GI25201 Geoinformatics Systems – Semester II – Geo

Subject Code & Name: GI25201 – Geoinformatics Systems

Regulation: R-2025

Semester: II (Second Semester)

Branch: B.E. Geoinformatics Engineering (Geo)

Credits / L-T-P: 3 Credits | L-T-P: 2-0-2

Course Objectives

To provide the Fundamental Knowledge of Geospatial Systems.
To Enhance the understanding of Geospatial Data.
To develop Networking and Geoportal Proficiency.
To strengthen the skills in Satellite data analysis and GIS Applications.
To Encourage Practical Application of Geospatial Tools

Full Unit-wise Syllabus

Unit I – Introduction to Geospatial Systems

Fundamentals of electromagnetic radiation; Overview of Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS; Components of GIS: Hardware, Software, Data, People, and Methods; File operations and system basics.

Practicals: Introduction to Remote Sensing Sensors and resolution

Mandatory Activity: Seminar

Unit II – Geospatial Data Services

Geospatial data sources and formats; Open data policies and data acquisition; Land use/land cover datasets and Digital Elevation Models (DEMs)

Practicals: Exploring geospatial data sources

Mandatory Activity: Quiz

Unit III – Geoportals and Web GIS

Network concepts, layers, and protocols; Geospatial and Web GIS protocols; Interactive mapping and data sharing

Practicals: Exploring open data portals

Mandatory Activity: Flipped Classroom - Students explore geoportals before class and discuss mapping solutions in groups.

Unit IV – Satellite Applications

Image processing techniques; Satellite image interpretation; Applications: Agriculture, disaster, water resource, urban planning

Practicals: Creating GeoPDF with geotagged photographs

Mandatory Activity: Poster Presentation

Unit V – GIS Applications Using Open Data

Open data integration with GIS; Applications in health, environment, disaster, and urban planning

Practicals: Creating story maps using Google Earth

Mandatory Activity: Project-Based Learning – Story Maps

Course Outcomes (COs)

CO1: Explain the fundamental concepts of geospatial systems and data.
CO2: Apply techniques for handling, processing, and managing geospatial data.
CO3: Analyze satellite data, networking tools, and geoportals for effective geospatial applications (Analyze).
CO4: Communicate findings through case studies and reports.

Assessment Pattern (Quick Note)

Weightage: Continuous Assessment 50% | End Semester Examinations 50%
Internal methodology: Quiz (5%), Assignments (20%), Flipped Class (5%), Practical (30%), Internal Examinations (40%)

Source: Official Anna University – B.E. Geoinformatics Engineering R-2025 Syllabus
Last Updated: September 2026

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