Certificate Course in GIS
Principles of GIS for Archaeology
The Postgraduate Institute of Archeology (PGIAR) offers a short certificate course in GIS to enhance GIS knowledge in Archaeological Data Visualization and Analysis. GIS helps people visualize and create information that they can use to make decisions and solve problems. The short course offers theoretical and practical training in the application of Geographical Information systems, Global Positioning System Technology. The GIS short course is taught by experts in ArcGIS over ten days and introduces participants to basic GIS concepts and geoprocessing functions with archaeological data.
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Duration: 3 Months
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Medium: English and Sinhala
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Lecturing: On Classroom & Distance Learning (Zoom)
Being a Sri Lankan with interest in Archaeology (no age limit) and Basic Knowledge of computer technology
Course Content:
- Fundamentals of GIS Technology
- Working with Spatial data in the Archaeological domain
- Introduction of Raster data model with historical maps.
- Spatial data editing workflows
- Geospatial Data Collection and Management understanding GPS TechnologyGeodatabase and data analysis
- Cartographic Designing.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the main principles and applications of GIS (Mapping, database management, and spatial analysis)
- Understand the range of GIS tools available
- Gain proficiency in the use of GIS for the Archaeology field.
- Apply GIS in your research
The applications can be obtained from the Administration office of the PGIAR
Duly completed applications should be sent to:
The Assistant Registrar (Academic),
Post Graduate Institute of Archaeology
407, Bauddhaloka Mawatha,
Colombo 07.
Please indicate “CERTIFICATE COURSE IN GIS” on the top left-hand corner of the envelope.
Online application
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Registration fee |
Rs. 1500 |
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Total Course Fee |
Rs. 22,000 |
