<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">*** Apologies for multiple postings ***<div><br></div><div>Please find below information about upcoming GIS courses presented through CE at UP at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. For administrative queries (enrolments, payment, etc.), contact Samedah Davis <a href="mailto:samedah.davis@ce.up.ac.za">samedah.davis@ce.up.ac.za</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">012 420 6342. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">For course content queries, contact Serena Coetzee <a href="mailto:serena.coetzee@up.ac.za">serena.coetzee@up.ac.za</a> 012 420 3823.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><br></span></div><div><div><br></div><div><b>1. Spatial Databases with PostGIS (9-13 June 2014)<br></b>This course provides a practical introduction to PostgreSQL with PostGIS, covering the following major themes of spatial databases: installing and configuring PostGIS, viewing PostGIS data in a desktop GIS, spatial SQL queries, spatial joins and spatial indexing. Although the theory is explained, most of the time during the course will be spent on practical examples, ensuring that delegates understand how to view spatial data, query spatial databases, etc. The course aims to equip the delegates with the necessary skills and knowledge to use spatial databases in the daily operations of their respective jobs. The course covers the following topics: </div><div>- Object-relational databases with PostgreSQL <br>- Spatial databases with PostGIS <br>- Manipulate and query spatial databases with SQL <br>- Configuring PostgreSQL and PostGIS for spatial data <br></div><div><br></div><div>PLATO CPD points: 5</div><div>Presented by Gavin Fleming</div><div>More information at <a href="http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=16147&subid=16147&ipklookid=11#postgis">http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=16147&subid=16147&ipklookid=11#postgis</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>2. Introduction to Geoinformation Standards (14-15 July 2014)<br></b>During this course the practical use of geographic information standards will be demonstrated. Upon completion of the course, delegates will know how to read, interpret and implement a geographic information standard. A selected number of ISO/TC 211 and South African national standards, such as ISO 19115, Geographic Information - Metadata, the South African address standard (SANS 1883) and some OGC web service standards, will be studied during the course. The course covers the following topics:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">- International standards on geographic information.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><br></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">- Abstract, meta-, information and service standards.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><br></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">- Implementation of a standard for geographic information.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><br></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">- Conformance with a standard for geographic information.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><br></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">- A number of standards which have been selected as study material for the course.</span></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" face="Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font><div>PLATO CPD points: 2</div><div>Presented by Serena Coetzee and Antony Cooper</div><div>More information at <a href="http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=16147&subid=16147&ipklookid=11#standards">http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=16147&subid=16147&ipklookid=11#standards</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>3. GISc Professional Practice (July - November 2014)<br></b>The course covers the Professional Practice theme described in the academic model of the South African Council for Professional Land and Technical Surveyors (PLATO). Topics include professionalism, professional ethics, social responsibility, professional practices, partnerships, client relationships, PLATO legislation and rules, Acts relevant to geomatics (e.g. Promotion of Access to Information Act, Spatial Data Infrastructure Act) and the role of international associations and societies in geomatics. TThe course covers the following topics:</div><div>- Professionalism</div><div>- Professional ethics and social responsibility<br>- Professional practices, partnerships and client relationships<br>- International associations and societies in geomatics<br>- PLATO legislation and rules <br>- Amongst others, the Spatial Data Infrastructure Act, Promotion of Access to Information Act, Copyright, Intellectual Property Act</div><div><br></div><div>This course is for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; ">anyone needs proof of the 'Professional practice' academic requirement for professional registration with PLATO. It </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; ">is a distance-learning programme presented in the second semester with two compulsory workshops of at least 25 contact hours in total, six written assignments and a three hour written exam.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: medium; "><br></span></span></div><div>Presented by Serena Coetzee and Sanet Eksteen</div></div></div><div>More information at <a href="http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=16147&subid=16147&ipklookid=11#professional">http://web.up.ac.za/default.asp?ipkCategoryID=16147&subid=16147&ipklookid=11#professional</a></div></body></html>