PGDGIS

Department of Geography and Environmental Management

Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information System

PGDGIS

List of Academic Staff

Name		Status and Qualification		Research Interests
B.A.Usman		Reader & Ag. Head of Department B.A.(ABU,Zaria);M.Sc.(Ilorin);Ph.D.(ABU, Zaria), PGDE (Sokoto)		Transport                Geography, Regional Development
R.A.Olawepo		Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin)		Settlement Studies, Rural Development, Regional Development
L.T.Ajibade		Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.(BUK,Kano);Ph.D.(OAU); Adv.Cert.GIS(FSS,Oyo)		Biogeography, Indigenous Knowledge System, Land Resource Management, GIS
E.O.Oriola		Professor B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan); M.B.A. (OAU), Adv. Cert. GIS (FSS, Oyo)		Soil Geography, Land Resource Management, GIS
I.P.Ifabiyi		Professor B.A.(Hons.)(ABU,Zaria);M.Sc.(OAU), Ph.D.(Ilorin)		Hydrology, Climatology, Water Resources
Rhoda Olanrewaju	M.	Professor B.Sc.(Ibadan);M.Sc.(Ilorin);Ph.D.(FUT), PGDE (NTI)		Climatology, Agro-climatology
U.A.Raheem		Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan); Adv. Cert. GIS(FSS, Oyo)		Medical Geography, Disaster Risk Studies
Y.A.Ahmed		Reader B.A.Ed.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin)		Urban Planning, Social Geography
K.A.Iroye		Reader B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin);PGDE(EKSU)		Hydrology, Water Resources, Fluvial Geomorphology
Afolabi Tunde	M.	Reader B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin);PGDE(Sokoto)		Regional Development, Gender Studies, Rural Development
I.O.Orire		Senior Lecturer B.Sc.(Hons.),M.Sc.(Ilorin);Ph.D.(ABU, Zaria),PGDE(Sokoto)		Population Geography, Aging, Environmental Studies, Social Geography
D.O.Ajewole		Senior Lecturer B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin);PGDE(Sokoto)		Geomorphology
N.A.Malik		Senior Lecturer B.Sc.(Maiduguri); (Ilorin)	M.Sc.(Lagos);Ph.D.	Regional Development, Tourism Planning, Settlement Studies
Toluwalope Agaja	M.	Lecturer I B.Sc.,(Ilorin);M.Sc.(Ibadan);Ph.D.(Ilorin)		Biogeography, Resource Management
E.A.Adeleke		Lecturer I B.Sc.;M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin)		Synoptic Climatology, Disaster Management
Enekole Adeniyi	E.	Lecturer I B.Sc.,(Jos);M.Sc., (NTI)	Ph.D.(Ilorin);PGDE	Tourism, Regional Development, Urban Geography

K.O.Laro	LecturerII B.Sc.,M.Sc.,(Ilorin)	Medical Geography
R.A.Olaitan	LecturerII B.Sc.,(ATBU,Bauchi);M.Sc.(OAU)	Environmental Management
FalilatO.Lawal	AssistantLecturer B.Sc.,(Maiduguri);M.Sc.,(Ilorin),M.Tech (Ogbomoso)	Water Resources, Hydrology, Regional Planning
*A.O.Ameen	Reader B.Tech.(FUT);M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Modeling, Simulation, Decision Support System (DSS)

Introduction

The programme is introduced to serve as a stepping stone to studying Master degree in Geographic Information System (MGIS)among others. GIS is a fast growing field of technology that has developed and spread as a tool for handling geographic data and information. PDGIS programme is open to graduates of the University and other approved Universities and institutions recognised by senate with a B.Sc. Degree Hons, HND or its equivalent in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences and forestry.

Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is the understanding, appreciating and giving of adequate knowledge of the causes and effects of environment and economic problems.

Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to train suitable candidates who may wish to be further trained in Master in Geographic Information System (MGIS) or retain their Diploma Certificates to become professionals capable of applying Geographic Information System (GIS) concepts and techniques in solving various environmental and economic problems.

Objectives:

providing career opportunities for graduate in Geography, Science and Environmental Science in work environment that has been affected by development in information and technology, and assisting existing personnel in environmental rested discipline convert from analogue to digital orientation and improved their productivity by using the modern production techniques made available through development information technology.

Admission Requirements

The candidates are required to possess the following:

Five “O” Level Credits passes or its equivalent subjects including English Language, two other Social Science Subjects or Science and at least a Pass in Mathematics.

Graduates of the university and other approved universities recognised by senate with a B.Sc. degree (Hons)in Science, Social Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Science and Engineering.

Holder of Higher National Diploma (HND)with at least three years cognate Experience and 5years for Upper and Lower Credit Pass respectively may be considered for Admission.

Duration of the Programme

The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 12 calendar months and a maximum of 18 months.

Detailed Course Description

DGI701                Seminar       1Credit

Proposal of the students proposed research work is expected to be present data departmental seminar series.45h(P);C

DGI 702         Introduction to Computer        3 Credits

History/evolution of computer. Basic component of computer. Types of computers and softwares. Computer application are as. Introduction to database management Practicals: MSDOS, windows and windows’ application. Introduction to GIS packages.30h(T);45h(P);C

DGI703                Introduction to GIS          3Credits

Definition of GIS. GIS and related systems, Components of GIS. GIS subsystems content and components of spatial database. Spatial model.45h(T);C

DGI 704         GIS Database Management System      3 Credits

Nature and characteristics of geographical data. Basic concept of data and information. Data sources: acquisition, storage, analysis and presentation in GIS. Elements of data. Quality management of spatial data. Data integration and data conversion.30h(T);45h(P);C

DGI 705              GIS Management and Operation            3 Credits

Strategic planning. Management control and operation control. Implementation Issues. Technical issues and costing GIS project. Finding GIS project. Benefits of GIS project.30h(T):45h(P);C

DGI706                GIS Tools        3Credits

Components of GIS. GIS sub systems hardware and software. Data acquisition devices. Database management hardware. GIS software for acquisition, management and presentation. GIS architecture.30h(T):45h(P);C

DGI707                GIS Application       3Credits

Agricultural management. Environmental management. Forestry management. Planning and control. Highway and infrastructure management. Land administration, mineral exploration and coastal management. Socio-economic management. Military defense. Water resource management. Urban and regional planning.45h(T);C

DGI 708              Research Methods in GIS    3Credits

Choosing a research topic. Research design sources and method of spatial data collection. Data presentation and analytical methods.45h(T);C

DGI 709              Data Models and Data Presentation in GIS          3 Credits

Nature of spatial data. Data models. Raster data structure. Data storage in Raster format. Overlay concept: Raster data compaction methods. Vector data structure, Whole structure.45h(T);C

DGI710                Principles of Spatial Organisation        3Credits

Basic principles of location. Power technology and spatial organisation of human society. Agricultural and industrial location factors and models. Central place theory and distribution system. Spatial diffusion and simulation models.45h(T);C

DGI799 Project    5Credits

Students are expected to carryout independently, an original study with the approval of the department and under the supervision of a member of staff. Project should be based on the application of one of the GIS System above225h(P);C

Graduation Requirements

The programme consists of course work, project work and seminar on special topic. To be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in GIS, a candidate is required to pass 33 credits.

Summary

Core Courses: DGI701(1),DGI702(3),DGI703(3),DGI704(3),DGI705(3),DGI706(3),DGI707(3),DGI708(3),DGI709(3),DGI710(3),DGI799(5)     33Credits