Diploma in Geographic Information Systems
The Department of Geography, University of Kelaniya is offering the Diploma in Geographic Information System with a view to build the capacity of both graduates and non- graduate professionals and others who wish to obtain academic/professional qualifications in the field of Geographic Information System. This will provide an understanding of Geo-informatics with special emphasis on Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing (GIS & RS). This is an advanced computer technology based discipline that would help to understand complex environmental, socio-economic situation of the ground. GIS and RS technology has therequired potential to manage natural resources and support to solve many problems existing in the socio-economic spheres particularly in Sri Lanka. After completion this course, the student would help in many ways to develop Sri Lanka. Therefore, the broad objective of the proposed Diploma in Geographic Information System course has linked with the vision and mission of the University of Kelaniya.
