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Application of GIS in Water Network Systems

Application of GIS in Water Network Systems

Master GISWATER for professional water network management, analysis, and planning


Course Overview

An 8-week comprehensive program to master GIS applications in water network systems using GISWATER

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of GIS in water network systems
  • Learn to install and configure GISWATER, PostgreSQL, and PostGIS
  • Gain expertise in connecting GISWATER with QGIS and digitizing network data
  • Master different GISWATER user functionalities, including editing, operations, maintenance, and hydraulic modeling
  • Learn best practices in water network data management, analysis, and reporting
  • Acquire skills to develop and implement GIS solutions for water distribution systems

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Responsible Geoffrey Kirui
Last Update 04/01/2025
Completion Time 18 hours
Members 2
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Module 2: GISWATER Installation and Setup

Introduction to PostgreSQL and PostGIS, installing and configuring the software, and connecting GISWATER with QGIS

Module Topics

  • Introduction to PostgreSQL and PostGIS
  • Installing and configuring PostgreSQL and PostGIS
  • Installing GISWATER and setting up the database
  • Connecting GISWATER with QGIS
  • Database management basics for GISWATER

Activities

  1. Step-by-step PostgreSQL and PostGIS installation
  2. GISWATER installation and configuration
  3. Creating and connecting to a GISWATER database
  4. Setting up QGIS for GISWATER integration
  5. Basic database operations for water network data

Learning Outcomes

  • Successfully install and configure all required software
  • Create and configure a GISWATER database
  • Connect QGIS to GISWATER database
  • Perform basic database operations for water network data

Assessment

Weekly Assignment

Practical exercise applying the concepts learned in this module. Due at the end of the week.


Module Quiz

Multiple-choice quiz covering the theoretical aspects of the module. Must be completed before moving to the next module.

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Module 2: GISWATER Installation and Setup
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Introduction to PostgreSQL and PostGIS, installing and configuring the software, and connecting GISWATER with QGIS

Module Topics

  • Introduction to PostgreSQL and PostGIS
  • Installing and configuring PostgreSQL and PostGIS
  • Installing GISWATER and setting up the database
  • Connecting GISWATER with QGIS
  • Database management basics for GISWATER

Activities

  1. Step-by-step PostgreSQL and PostGIS installation
  2. GISWATER installation and configuration
  3. Creating and connecting to a GISWATER database
  4. Setting up QGIS for GISWATER integration
  5. Basic database operations for water network data

Learning Outcomes

  • Successfully install and configure all required software
  • Create and configure a GISWATER database
  • Connect QGIS to GISWATER database
  • Perform basic database operations for water network data

Assessment

Weekly Assignment

Practical exercise applying the concepts learned in this module. Due at the end of the week.


Module Quiz

Multiple-choice quiz covering the theoretical aspects of the module. Must be completed before moving to the next module.

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