Day 1: Introduction to Mapping and GIS

• Concept and evolution of cartography

• GIS fundamentals and its role in surveying

• Types of maps and map scales

• Coordinate systems and map projections

• Engineering applications of GIS-based surveying

Day 2: Survey Data Collection Using GIS

• Survey data sources (ground surveying, GPS, remote sensing)

• Modern surveying instruments and technologies

• Data input and layer creation

• Survey data accuracy and quality control

• Geospatial database management

Day 3: Spatial Analysis and Map Production

• Basic and advanced spatial analysis

• Digital Elevation Models (DEM / DTM)

• Terrain analysis (slope, aspect, contouring)

• Cartographic design and map layout

• Thematic and interactive mapping

Day 4: GIS Applications in Surveying and Engineering

• GIS applications in roads and infrastructure projects

• Area, volume, and quantity calculations

• Monitoring land changes and deformation

• Integration of GIS with AutoCAD and BIM

• Practical case studies

Day 5: Modern Technologies and Advanced Applications

• UAVs (drones) in surveying and mapping

• LiDAR and 3D spatial modeling

• Smart maps and Web GIS applications

• Surveying and mapping standards and accuracy

• Practical workshop and final project