《GIS专业英语》课程教学大纲

1、GIS专业英语课程教学大纲课程英文名称：Academic English of GIS课程编号： 133990040课程类别：专业课课程性质：必修课学 分： 2学 时：32（其中：讲课学时：32 实验学时：0 上机学时：0 ）适用专业： 地理信息科学开课部门： 环境与资源学院一、课程教学目的和课程性质本课程是地理信息科学专业本科生的一门专业必修课。通过对本门课程的学习，要求本专业的学生能够掌握一定数量的专业词汇，能够比较容易地读懂和专业有关的英文文献，并能够在此基础上用英文撰写本专业的科技小论文。二、本课程与相关课程的关系该课程的先修课程是大学生英语，地理信息系统等专业基础课。三、课程的主要内

2、容及基本要求Chapter1 Introduction to GIS （2学时）1.1 Geomatics and GIS1.2 Background and History of GIS1.3 Components of GIS1.4 Principal Functions of GIS1.5 Application Scope of GISChapter 2 Spatial Data and Related Issues （4学时）2.1 Concept of Spatial Data2.2 Data Capture2.3 Geo-related Data Model2.4 The Spa

3、tial Data and the Attribute Data2.5 Coordinate Systems, Projection and Registration2.6 Vector and Raster Data Structure2.7 Thematic Mapping2.8 Resolution and Scale of Spatial DataChapter 3 Spatial Analysis and Functions of GIS （4学时）3.1 Proximity Analysis 3.2 Overlay Analysis3.3 Spatial Statistics3.4

4、 Network AnalysisChapter 4 Types of GIS （2学时）4.1 Four-dimensional GIS4.2 Multimedia/Hypermedia GIS4.3 WebGIS4.4 Virtual Reality GIS4.5 Real-time GISChapter 5 WebGIS and the Key Issues （2学时）5.1 Principles of WebGIS5.2 System Architechture and Its Implementation5.3 Data Sharing,Interoperation and Open

5、GISChapter 6 GridGIS: Direction of GIS （2学时）6.1 Definition of GridGIS6.2 Understanding the Concept of Grid6.3 Understanding the Difference between GridGIS and WebGIS6.4 Grid Computing and Grid Middleware6.5 Architecture Design of GridGIS and Its Application on Image Processing Based on LAN:A CaseCha

6、pter 7 Progressive Transmission of Spatial Data （2学时）7.1 Definition of Progressive Transmission of Spatial Data7.2 Key Techniques of Progressive Transmission of Spatial Data7.3 Spatial Data Index and Multi-scale Representation of Spatial Data7.4 Map Generalization and Simplification of Spatial Data7

7、.5 A solution to progressive vetor transmission on Web:A CaseChapter 8 3D GIS and Its Developments （4学时）8.1 Overview of 3D GIS8.2 Three dimensional spatial data models and data structures8.3 OpenGIS specifications and 3D8.4 Key Issues of 3D GISChapter 9 Fundamental of Remote Sensing （4学时）9.1 The pro

8、cess and types of remote sensing9.2 Brief History of Remote Sensing 9.3 Characteristics of Digital remote sensing image9.4 Characteristics of satellite remote sensing image9.5 Basic processing of remote sensing image9.6 Features used in image interpretationg and recognitionChapter 10 Development Tre

9、nds in Remote Sensing （2学时）10.1 Development of Data Acqusition technology by Remote Sensing10.2 Development of image processing ,Analysis and Application10.3 Object-based image processing and analysis10.4 Multi-scale Information Extraction from High resolution remote sensingChapter 11 Fundamentals o

10、f Global Positioning System （2学时）11.1 Components of GPS11.2 Signals of GPS11.3 Surveying and Positoning with GPS11.4 Differential Techniques11.5 Double and Triple Difference ProcessingChapter 12 Integration of GIS, RS and GPS （2学时）12.1 Introduction to Integration of GIS, RS and GPS12.2 Applications

11、of Integration of GIS, RS and GPS12.3 Development of Wireless Technology and Its Application to GIS12.4 Mobile Wireless Communication Standards and LBS12.5 LBS Related Issues基本要求1、识 记：至少500个专业词汇 2、领 会：理解每章的段落内容 3、简单应用：要求学生会翻译重要的段落，能够自己查阅相关的英文文献4、综合应用：要求学生能够用英文撰写一篇本专业的科技小论文 学时分配 知识单元理论学时Chapter1 Intr

12、oduction to GIS2Chapter 2 Spatial Data and Related Issues4Chapter 3 Spatial Analysis and Functions of GIS4Chapter 4 Types of GIS2Chapter 5 WebGIS and the Key Issues2Chapter 6 GridGIS: Direction of GIS2Chapter 7 Progressive Transmission of Spatial Data2Chapter 8 3D GIS and Its Developments4Chapter 9

13、Fundamental of Remote Sensing4Chapter 10 Development Trends in Remote Sensing2Chapter 11 Fundamentals of Global Positioning System2Chapter 12 Integration of GIS, RS and GPS2合计32四、教学方法与手段本课程采用课堂教学，以分组讨论和课堂提问的形式进行学习。五、考核要求、方式与成绩评定考核要求：每章重要的专业词汇、短语和句子；阅读理解；科技论文写作 考核形式：考试成绩评定：最终成绩由期末闭卷考试成绩（70%）和平时成绩（30%）构成六、选用教材、讲义和主要参考书选用教材：1.G