CEE 240 Geographic Information Systems in Engineering
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
MATH 212 (Calculus II) and Sophomore standing or higher.
  1. Geographic Information Systems: An Introduction, 3rd Ed., (2002), by Tor Bernhardsen, Norwegian Mapping Authority, (Distributed by Wiley), 0-471-41968-0.
  2. CEE 240 Coursepak & Laboratory Manual, by Jaewan Yoon, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Old Dominion University.
Students completing this course successfully will be able to

  1. use and apply AutoCAD in an intermediate level for engineering prototyping, design and problem solving using complex 2-D entities,
  2. share, manipulate and utilize information in CAD drawing files in collaborative engineering environments,
  3. use and apply Arc/INFO GIS in an intermediate level for various spatial analyses, engineering designs and problem solving,
  4. create and georeference map data with database data to develop GIS spatial databases,
  5. share, manipulate and utilize information in GIS data files in collaborative engineering environments.
  1. Introduction, Engineering ethics and professionalism, basic concepts of CAD, basic maneuvers, file I/O, Important commands. (2 hrs)
  2. Basic drawing setup, units, limits, snap. Basic drawing of line, circle, arc, point. Modifying existing drawing entities. (2 hrs)
  3. Core 'Modify' commands. Viewing entities. Layer concepts. (2 hrs)
  4. Plotting and printing basics. Polyline editing techniques. (2 hrs)
  5. Construct and measure of drawing entities. Text techniques. (2 hrs)
  6. Block concept. Manipulation of entity attributes Basic hatch. Basic projection and view. Dealing with multiple views. (2 hrs)
  7. Introduction to GIS. Essential elements of a GIS. Spatial data principles. Spatial data structure and algorithms. Error modeling and Data uncertainty. (4 hrs)
  8. Spatial data acquisition. Digital data acquisition - Satellite image processing and Global Positioning System (GPS). (2 hrs)
  9. Database Management System - Concept. Structures and access methods. SQL (Structured Query Language). Temporal data principles. - Analytical functionalities of GIS. (4 hrs)
  10. Strategy for GIS implementation; problem conceptualization, procedures. (2 hrs)
One 110-minute lecture session and One 170 minute laboratory session per week. AutoCAD 2002 program, SUN Solaris Unix Operating System, Arc/INFO GIS program Design of a multi-layered polyline block logo (CAD Module)
Area and Cost estimations using GIS spatial analysis methods (GIS Module) College-level mathematics and basic sciences: 0 credits Engineering topics: 3 credits General education: 0 credits This course will enhance the student's

  1. ability to apply knowledge in probability and statistics, and ability to design and conduct experiments and to critically analyze and interpret data,
  2. 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,
  3. ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams,
  4. ability to identify and formulate an engineering problem, to collect and analyze relevant data, and to develop a solution,
  5. understanding of professional and ethical responsibility,
  6. ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a societal and global context,
  7. ability to understand and appreciate the importance of professional licensure and commitment to life-long learning,
  8. knowledge of current issues and awareness of emerging technologies,
  9. ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools including computer-based tools for civil and environmental engineering analysis and design.
Jaewan Yoon <yoon@cee.odu.edu> March 12, 2003