Deanship of Educational Services

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology and its Application

College of Environmental Design

City & Regional Planning

 

Course Code	ED-CRP-02-2002-2003
Course Title	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology and its Applications
Duration	5 days
Start Date	April 5, 2003
Time	8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Language	English
Coordinator	Dr. Baqer Al-Ramadan
E-mail	bramadan@kfupm.edu.sa
Contact	Tel 860-3595/4974, Fax 860-3857
Course Fee	SR. 3500
Instructors	1. Dr. Baqer Al-Ramadan   2. Dr. Saad Al-Mubaiyedh    3. Dr. Adel Al-Dosary    4. Mr. Rim Seil   5. Mr. Adel Al-Fassam  6. Mr. Abdulaziz Bu Hlaigah  7. Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Hamid

 

Description:

The objective of this intensive five days short course is to introduce the participants to the principles and concepts of GIS technology and its current and potential applications. The course is also intended to raise the awareness of personnel, whose agencies are contemplating to acquire GIS, about the issues that should be considered for a successful acquisition and implementation of GIS.

Managers, Decision Makers, Planners, and other personnel of public and private agencies that are contemplating the acquisition of GIS technology.  Specifically, this course is intended for personnel coming from municipalities and utilities such as phone, electricity, water and sewer agencies at a national, regional, or local level.

Changes may take place on scheduling of short courses without any prior notice. To be sure, please contact at:

KFUPM Box 5026, Dhahran 31261
Telephone 03 860-1234
Fax 03 860-4770
E-Mail cont-edu@kfupm.edu.sa
Website www.kfupm.edu.sa/education