1.       To manage and organize spatially dependent information.

2.       To identify and analyze spatial relationships and interdependencies.

3.       To implement cartographic processing.

4.       To make statistical analyzes and implement thematic mapping, focusing on the necessary analytical tools that are integrated in GSP software packages.

Course 1: Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

Definitions and basic concepts. History of GIS. GIS applications & uses (e.g. climate change, ecology, hydrology, forestry etc). Questions GIS can answer. GIS software. Open source software. Benefits & advantages. 

Course 2: Spatial Data/Spatial Models

FuseGI aims to deliver practical, problem solving GI skills and develop professional GI capabilities to postgraduate students, through the development of an active GI network, and provision of up-date curricula and modern teaching systems based on cutting-edge ICT tools. Although GIS is based on data collection that contain spatial data information. In this course we will define the difference between raster and vector models and understand the use and processing of each one. Thus, with the appropriate theoretical knowledge, we will be able to move on to more practical applications.


Course 3: Introduction to Open Source Software QGIS

The main topic of this project is to understand the main tools of a GIS software. QGIS is an open source Geographic Information System developed under the GNU General Public License and can be easily installed. In this lesson we will all install qgis to our computers and take a first tour.


Course 4: Georeference-Digitizing-Editing Tools.

In this course we will learn to digitize spatial data and creating shapefiles. In order to do these, you need a background of a scanned map or an aerial photo with known coordinates. Georeferencing is the process to give you the desirable result. Don’t forget to practice on your own and discover QGIS tools.


Course 5: Spatial Analysis

Spatial Analysis extracts or creates new information from spatial data answering “where” questions and allows you to solve complex location problems leading to new perspectives in decision making. In this course you will find out the most common spatial analysis tools in QGIS software and through your own practice we hope you will solve your own spatial problems real soon.


Course 6: Maps and Cartography

Until today you have learned to manage, store and create spatial data. This course will help you represent and share your data with other scientists. Representation means optical results. Maps are the models to represent various elements from the real world on a piece of paper. Following the cartographic rules users of GIS can create good and useful maps. But don’t forget there are bad maps too, so be ready to practice on your own and make mistakes till you reach the desired result.


Course 7: GRASS

With a quick internet search everyone can find free and open-source GIS software. QGIS is the most useful and well-organized free software for spatial analysis and mapping creation. QGIS offers a variety of plugins. One of them is the Geographic Resources Analysis Support System called as GRASS. Users can use the GRASS tools as a plugin through QGIS or separately install the software in their computers. We recommend you the second choice. GRASS GIS focuses on data processing and analysis. 


Course 8: Hydro plugins

Hydrologists, engineers, biologists or even philosophers study  the cycle of water. Philosophers? Why not? Water is the source of life after all. Water resources management is one of the most modern fields of science. In order to make the right decisions or design hydraulic structures, hydrological analysis should be done. GIS is the first and most useful tool for this analysis. Follow the steps given and a new world of study will appear in front of you.


Course 9: Web Scraping Applications in QGIS

FuseGI aims to deliver practical, problem solving GI skills and develop professional GI capabilities to postgraduate students, through the development of an active GI network, and provision of up date curricula and modern teaching systems based on cutting edge ICT tools.