Multi-criteria decision making in GIS
50 min
Introduce criteria scales, weights, and common suitability pitfalls.
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GIS Analysis
Site Suitability Analysis for Campus Planning
Introduce weighted overlay and multi-criteria evaluation for facilities or green-space siting.
beginner~12 hours
For faculty
A compact skillset for first GIS courses combining criteria design with transparent suitability scoring.
Competencies
Vector geoprocessing
GIS
Coordinate reference systems
Foundations
Map design
Cartography
Objectives
- Translate planning criteria into spatial layers and weights.
- Apply buffer, overlay, and reclassification tools correctly.
- Communicate suitability results with clear cartography.
Outcomes
- Deliver a suitability map and criteria table for a campus scenario.apply
- Discuss trade-offs introduced by alternative weighting schemes.evaluate
Theory sessions
Demo sessions
Weighted overlay walkthrough
40 min
Live demo building a simple suitability model with two weight sets.
Exercise sessions
Criteria workshop
60 min
In small groups, define criteria, scales, and weights for a proposed amenity.
Weighted overlay lab
120 min
Build the model, sensitivity-test two weight sets, and annotate the final map.
Assessment methods
Quiz / multiple choice
Short knowledge checks or timed MCQ tests.
Presentation / viva
Oral defense of methods and interpretation.
Continuous assessment
Weekly labs or checkpoints across the module.