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    UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE

    DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

    DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

    Course and Code: GIS Algorithms and Programming HGINT106 /HGGIS411 (48 Credits)

    Instructor: Mr F.M Marumbwa

    Office: B17, Department of Geography & Environmental Science Building

    Venue: B2, Department of Geography & Environmental Science Building

    Course Description

    Knowledge of a computer programming is of paramount importance in spatial analysis


    especially in the development of new GIS functions and tools which might not be readily
    available in existing GIS application software. The primary goal of this course is to teach
    students on the development of GIS programs, Graphic User Interface (GUI) as well as the
    automation of Geo-processing functions and image processing

    Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

     Demonstrate an understanding programming


     Develop GIS scripts and standalone applications (GUI based & plugins)
     Automate geo-processing workflows

    1
    Methods of Instruction

    The course is a combination of lectures, laboratory exercises, and assignments. Formal


    presentation of theoretical material will be presented via lectures. The written assignments and
    computer-based laboratory programming exercises.

    Assumed knowledge

    A working knowledge of GIS and RS is desirable to complete practical exercises.

    Course Outline

    1. Introduction to programming
    o Python, data types, variables,sql
    o Controlling code executions- loops
    2. Python packages for GIS
    o Arcpy, Python console for QGIS, python and modules-(gdal, basemap
    etc)
    3. Vector and raster data processing using Gdal/Ogr
    4. Development of GUI
    o Python tkinter
    o QGIS plugins
    5. Fine tuning performance of algorithms & publishing code
    o Parallel processing, HPC
    o github
    Allocated time per teaching and learning method

    The course runs throughout the semester and comprises staff-led lectures, and individual
    assignments, fieldwork and supervised practical exercises. The proposed time to be spent on
    each teaching and learning method is shown in the Table below.

    Teaching/learning method Hours

    Lecture 24

    Supervised practicals 12

    Individual assignment 4

    Mini projects 8

    Examination 2

    NOTE: Final Examination is computer based

    2
    Course materials

    Course materials including handouts will be provided to registered students. Scientific reading
    material relevant to topics outlined in the course outline will be provided during lectures.

    Software

    Python, Pycharm, Bash (Linux scripting)

    Recommended reading materials

    Books

    1. Think Python -How to Think Like a Computer Scientist-


    http://www.greenteapress.com/thinkpython/thinkpython.pdf
    2. Westra, E (2013) Python Geospatial Development, Packt Publishing, Birmingham-
    Mumbai
    3. PyQGIS developer cookbook (2015) QGIS project
    https://docs.qgis.org/2.14/pdf/en/QGIS-2.14-PyQGISDeveloperCookbook-en.pdf
    4. Meier, B.A (2015) Python GUI Programming Cookbook. Packt Publishing BIRMINGHAM –
    MUMBAI-
    https://we.riseup.net/assets/346116/Python+GUI+Programming+Cookbook.pdf

    Internet

    E-library materials http://www.uz.ac.zw/index.php/library/

    1. https://www.programiz.com/python-programming

    2. https://www.programiz.com/python-programming

    3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyi3b4Obxgw

    Note: The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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