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    The Postgraduate Institute of Science at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka is offering its 103rd and 104th short courses on GIS and applications. The 103rd course from June 25-30 is a basic introductory course, while the 104th course from July 16-21 is an advanced course for professionals with GIS experience. Both 6-day residential courses provide theoretical instruction and hands-on training in GIS topics. Over 3,200 professionals have been trained through PGIS's previous 102 short courses. For details on registration and fees, participants should contact the Short Course Coordinator.

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    The Postgraduate Institute of Science at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka is offering its 103rd and 104th short courses on GIS and applications. The 103rd course from June 25-30 is a basic introductory course, while the 104th course from July 16-21 is an advanced course for professionals with GIS experience. Both 6-day residential courses provide theoretical instruction and hands-on training in GIS topics. Over 3,200 professionals have been trained through PGIS's previous 102 short courses. For details on registration and fees, participants should contact the Short Course Coordinator.

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    The Postgraduate Institute of Science at the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka is offering its 103rd and 104th short courses on GIS and applications. The 103rd course from June 25-30 is a basic introductory course, while the 104th course from July 16-21 is an advanced course for professionals with GIS experience. Both 6-day residential courses provide theoretical instruction and hands-on training in GIS topics. Over 3,200 professionals have been trained through PGIS's previous 102 short courses. For details on registration and fees, participants should contact the Short Course Coordinator.

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    103 Short Course On "GIS and Applications 104 Short Course On GIS and Applications"

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    POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE (PGIS), UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA

    103rd Short Course (78th Basic Course) on “GIS and Applications


    6-day Residential Program 25 – 30 June 2018
    104th Short Course (26th Advanced Course) on GIS and Applications”
    6-day Residential Program 16 - 21 July 2018

    PGIS has offered more than 102 short courses on GIS & Applications within the last 8 years (77 Basic
    Courses and 25 Advanced Courses) and has trained more than 3,200 professionals in all the disciplines. Apart
    from that, being the first Institute in Sri Lanka to start the Postgraduate MSc programs in GIS and Remote Sensing,
    PGIS has conducted GIS & RS MSc program for 9 batches each with 50 - 88 postgraduate students. The expert
    panel of lecturers in GIS, Remote Sensing and GPS having wide experience in selected subject areas are
    conducting these Short Courses and MSc programs.

    103rd SHORT COURSE (78th Basic Course) on “GIS and Applications” Basic Course is
    designed to introduce the capabilities & strength of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
    for efficiency in management and planning. It will provide the basic theoretical concepts and comprehensive hands-on training
    with GIS and GPS. The topics to be covered include the Introduction to GIS and its application areas, software and hardware
    requirements for GIS, data input, Introduction to Coordinate Systems, Map Projection, Geo-referencing, GIS Database Creation
    (GIS Functions, Input of geospatial data – Digitizing etc.), GIS Analysis (Single Layer/ Multi-Layer Analysis, DEM generation, 3-D
    Analysis etc.), Map output generation, Overview of Remote Sensing & its applications, Introduction to Global Positioning
    Systems (GPS) & Applications, Application of GIS in various disciplines - Case Studies, etc.

    104th SHORT COURSE (26th Advanced Course) on “GIS and Applications” is designed
    for professionals, researchers or academicians who have already attended basic courses/training programs in GIS or already
    having a good working experience of GIS. Topics to be covered include Building Geodatabases, Modeling spatial relationships
    and Data validations, Topology building and editing, Spatial referencing, Geo-referencing, Auto and Semi-Auto raster to vector
    conversions, Translate, Transform and Integrate Spatial Data including Data Interoperability, Raster-based spatial modeling and
    analysis, Surface Interpolation, Density measurements, Multi-criteria Analysis and modeling, Surface hydrology and stream
    generation, Cleaning and Building network datasets and Network analysis, 3D visualizations and Simulations, Digital Elevation
    Models and Surface Analysis, Integrating ArcGIS, Google Earth and Google SketchUp for Photorealistic 3D Modeling, Integrating
    ArcGIS and graphic software for High-quality Cartographic Designs, Temporal data analysis and will provide hands-on training to
    work with other ArcGIS Extensions. A basic theoretical knowledge and hands on experiences on applications of Open Source
    Web GIS, advanced applications of GPS technology and Basics of Satellite image processing, image analysis and interpretation,
    etc. will also be given during this course.

    Venue: “GIS and Remote Sensing Laboratory”, PGIS, University of Peradeniya.


    Duration: Six days - Hands-on sessions will be continued till late evenings.
    (Residential facilities will be provided at University guest houses on shared basis).
    Target Group: State and Private Sector Professionals, (Academia, Researchers, Administrators, Managers, Planners,
    Geologists, Valuers, Statisticians, Surveyors, Medical Officers, Engineers, Agriculturists, Geographers, Sociologists,
    Environmentalists, Veterinary Surgeons, Technical Officers, Draftsmen, Officers of the Armed Forces of Army, Navy, Air
    force, Police Department and any other professionals dealing with GIS and Remote Sensing).
    Course Fees:
    103rd or 104th Short Course Rs. 30,000 for Local participants (Foreign Participants; 600 US$)
    This includes the cost of study materials, accommodation, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshments) and transport facilities etc.

    Application Forms: Application forms can be downloaded from the PGIS Website or obtained from the PGIS Office.
    The completed application forms along with payment of course fee (by cheques) drawn in favor of “Postgraduate Institute
    of Science” should be sent to the “Course Coordinator, Short Course on GIS and Applications, Postgraduate Institute of
    Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya, P.O. Box 25, Peradeniya”.

    For Further Details, Please Contact:


    Dr. Jagath Gunatilake – Short Course Coordinator,
    Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS), University of Peradeniya,
    Tel/Fax: 081-2394219, Tel.: 0777 313063, E-mail: jagathpgis@gmail.com;
    PGIS Website: http://pgis.lk

    Prof. HMTGA Pitawala, Director – PGIS

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