CEE 240: Geographic Information Systems in Engineering (Required for a BSEnvE degree)
Geographic Information Systems as they apply to civil and environmental
engineering. Spatial data acquisition, generation and analysis methods
from terrestrial, aerial and satellite sources. Modeling of terrain,
land and hydrographic information using CADD. Use of GIS software in the
creation and application of GIS spatial data bases to engineering
problems. Lecture 3 hours; 3 credits; Lab 3 hours
Prerequisite
MATH 212 (Calculus II) and Sophomore standing or higher.
Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Material
Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction, 3rd Ed.,
(2002), by Tor Bernhardsen, Norwegian Mapping Authority, (Distributed by
Wiley), 0-471-41968-0.
CEE 240 Coursepak & Laboratory Manual, by Jaewan Yoon,
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Old Dominion University.
Course Objectives
Students completing this course successfully will be able to
use and apply AutoCAD in an intermediate level for engineering
prototyping, design and problem solving using complex 2-D entities,
share, manipulate and utilize information in CAD drawing files in
collaborative engineering environments,
use and apply Arc/INFO GIS in an intermediate level for various
spatial analyses, engineering designs and problem solving,
create and georeference map data with database data to develop GIS
spatial databases,
share, manipulate and utilize information in GIS data files in
collaborative engineering environments.
Topics Covered
Introduction, Engineering ethics and professionalism, basic concepts
of CAD, basic maneuvers, file I/O, Important commands. (2 hrs)
Plotting and printing basics. Polyline editing techniques. (2 hrs)
Construct and measure of drawing entities. Text techniques. (2 hrs)
Block concept. Manipulation of entity attributes Basic hatch. Basic
projection and view. Dealing with multiple views. (2 hrs)
Introduction to GIS. Essential elements of a GIS. Spatial data
principles. Spatial data structure and algorithms. Error modeling and
Data uncertainty. (4 hrs)
Spatial data acquisition. Digital data acquisition - Satellite image
processing and Global Positioning System (GPS). (2 hrs)
Database Management System - Concept. Structures and access methods.
SQL (Structured Query Language). Temporal data principles. - Analytical
functionalities of GIS. (4 hrs)
Strategy for GIS implementation; problem conceptualization,
procedures. (2 hrs)
Class/Laboratory Schedule
One 110-minute lecture session and One 170 minute laboratory session per
week.
Computer Applications
AutoCAD 2002 program, SUN Solaris Unix Operating System, Arc/INFO GIS
program
Laboratory projects
Design of a multi-layered polyline block logo (CAD Module)
Area and Cost estimations using GIS spatial analysis methods (GIS Module)
Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component
College-level mathematics and basic sciences: 0 credits
Engineering topics: 3 credits
General education: 0 credits
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes
This course will enhance the student's
ability to apply knowledge in probability and statistics, and
ability to design and conduct experiments and to critically analyze and
interpret data,
ability to develop design criteria to meet desired needs and to
design a civil or environmental engineering system, component, or a
process satisfying these criteria,
ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams,
ability to identify and formulate an engineering problem, to collect
and analyze relevant data, and to develop a solution,
understanding of professional and ethical responsibility,
ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a
societal and global context,
ability to understand and appreciate the importance of professional
licensure and commitment to life-long learning,
knowledge of current issues and awareness of emerging technologies,
ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools
including computer-based tools for civil and environmental engineering
analysis and design.
