Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Training Program on "Geospatial Technology and Application" - August 6th to 27th, 2012


Training Program on "Geospatial Technology and Application" - August 6th to 27th, 2012



Organised by : JSS University

Sponsered by:
Department of Science and Technology
Ministry of Science & Technology Bhavan
New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110 016

About the University

JSS University is a culmination of a half century of perseverance in the field of education steered by the philosophy of noble minds.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) declared Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara University, Mysore, as a deemed-to-be-University. The four constituent colleges currently under the ambit of JSS University are the JSS Medical College, Mysore, established in 1984; the JSS Dental College, Mysore, JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysore established in 1973; and college of pharmacy, Ooty, established in 1980.

The University offers a serene and conductive setting for students and researchers to learn and enrich their knowledge, attitude and practices.

JSS Mahavidyapeeta, the sponsoring society is a citadel of learning with over 350 institutions under its umbrella. The institutions are spread across the states of Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Uttar Pradesh in India and in other parts of the world such as Dubai, Mauritius and the USA.

His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji, the Chancellor of JSS University has in his message said that:

“A University is not just an institution for importing knowledge and providing skilled doctors, pharmacists, engineers and so on; it must take up the task of arousing the spirit of curiosity amongst its students-a burning desire to expand the frontiers of knowledge”.

Guided by this message, JSS University is at the forefront of providing not only the  knowledge in various domains but also equipping their students with the tools for lifelong learning and performance for the good society.

About Training program

JSS University is organizing a 21 days training program on “Geospatial Technology and Applications” from August 6th to 27th, 2012 sponsored by  The Department of Science and technology, Government of India at JSS University , Mysore. The objective of the training program is to create awareness on GIS as a tool to enhance the learning process and apply this tool for research both in epidemiology and public health care. Theory and practical classes on GIS will be conducted by the experienced faculty. This training program will provide platform to scientists/engineers/researchers working in different streams.

Who Can Apply

A permanent faculty /scientists/Research Scholars from Universities/colleges and recognized research laboratories

Salient features of Training program

Fundamental GIS concepts
Principles and techniques of Arc GIS Software
Fundamentals of Global positioning systems & remote sensing
Introductory to theory and methods of spatial analysis
Exploring Arc GIS programming and GIS models
Activities

Basics of data base management system & GIS
Creation of database
Scanning of Toposheets
Working with Arc GIS-I
Digitization
Analysis technique
Buffer analysis
Thematic mapping
Spatial Interpolation
Spatio temporal modeling
Introduction and data preparation in ERDAS Imagine
Classification & Analysis of images in ERDAS Imagine
Examples of few case scenarios of use of GIS and RS in public health


Registration fees

No registration and training fees
TA/DA, training material including kit will be provided to all participants

Accommodation

Free boarding and lodging will be provided by organizers

Important Dates

 Last date for applying - 20th July       
Training program duration - From August 6th to 27th, 2012

Venue

JSS University, Mysore-570015    

Contact Us

Dr. S. Balasubramanian
Program Co-ordinator (JSSUGTA-2012) and Director- Research
JSS University
Mysore: 570015
Mobile No: 08762033460

Organizing Committee

Dr. S. Suriyanarayanan – Contact -             09538735302      
Dr.M.PrashanthiDevi
Dr.Madhu .B
Ms. Latha. K. C.-Contact - 07829081020
Mr. Jessen George
Ms. Divya. L
Ms. Ramya Rathan
Mr.Magesh
Ms. Ayesha Sulthana
Mr.Sajith
Committee

Chief-Patron
His Holiness Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji
Chancellor

Co-patron
Sri. B. N. Betkarur 
Pro-Chancellor

Organizing  Chairman
Dr. B. Suresh 
Vice-Chancellor

Organizing Secretary
Dr. S. Balasubramanian 
Program Co-ordinator (JSSUGTA-2012)

Advisory Committee
Dr. Mruthyunjaya Kulenur  
Registrar

Dr. P A Kushalappa 
Director-Academics

Dr.H. Basavana Gowdappa
Principal , JSS Medical College

Dr. B. Nandalal
Principal, JSS Dental College

Dr. H G Shivakumar 
Principal, JSS College of Pharmacy

Dr.  N.C. Ashok
HOD of Community Medicine, JSSMC

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