GIS & Remote Sensing Law syllabus : Latest Updated Syllabus for syllabus

General Principles of Law

In this subject, the learners will be introduced to the various legal systems around the world and the application of Common Law System in India. It will equip the learners with the basic knowledge on constitutional law and the administrative setup of aviation sector in India. It also deals with the general legal issues related to application of technologies.

Introduction to Law

Constitutional law and Administrative Law

Indian Judicial and Legal System

Dispute Settlement and Role of ADR

Legal Research Methodology and Project Writing Techniques

Remote Sensing Technology and Law

This subject explains what is remote sensing technology and the international laws governing the usage of remote sensing data. It deals with the various application of remote sensing technologies in satellites and addresses the new developments in remote sensing technology in India.  

Introduction to Remote Sensing

Remote Sensing Technology and its Application

International Law on Remote Sensing Technology

Remote Sensing Technology in India

GIS Technology and Law

This subject introduces the learners to the characteristics and components of GIS and the evolution of GIS as a discipline. It addresses the various issues encountered while storing and analysing the GIS. It deals with various applications of GIS such as in agriculture, law enforcement, mining, Energy Exploration.

Introduction to GIS

Application of GIS Technologies

Emerging Trends and Applications of GIS

GIS Policies in India

Coastal Zone Regulations and Management

Coastal Zone Management is an essential subject to help learners understand the importance of coastal zones in environment. It further deals with the national and international regulations related to Integrated Coastal Zone Management. It deals with the use of remote sensing and GIS for coastal zone management. Since usage of satellites are important to detect the destruction caused to coastal zones, this subject is an important part of the course.

Introduction to Coastal Zone Management

Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Coastal Zone Regulation in India

GIS for Coastal Zone Management

Remote Sensing for Coastal Zone

Satellite Technology and Telecommunications Law

Satellites are indispensable part of modern information technology communication. Therefore, legal framework dealing with telecommunications law in international and national arena is need of the hour. This subject deals with the various telecom regulations across the world and India. It critically analyses the role played by the International Telecommunication Union and World Trade Organization in regulating telecommunication sector. It briefly discusses on the laws related to Intellectual Property Rights and Space Technolgy.

Introduction to Satellite Technology and Telecommunications

International Telecommunications Law

International Institutions Relating to Telecom Sector

Space Technology and IPR Laws

Information Technology and Cyber Laws

Information technology is the backbone of the modern society. This subject deals with the development and advantages of information technology and various legal aspects of information security. It introduces the learners to the cyber laws and deals with the issue of cyber security. It finally gives a critical analysis on the role of international and regional bodies in combating cybercrimes.

Introduction to ICT and Cyber Law

Role of International Agencies in Combating Cyber Crimes

Dispute Settlement Mechanism for Cyber Disputes

IT Law in India

General Principles of Law

Introduction to Law

This subject introduces the learners to the various sources of law and legal systems around the world. It deals with the impact of globalisation on the various legal systems across the world.

Constitutional Law and Administrative Law

This subject deals with the important principles of constitutional and administrative law and its application in judicial matters pertaining to misuse of remote sensing and GIS data. It also introduces the administrative framework of the aviation sector in India.

Dispute Settlement and Role of ADR

The subject deals with the importance of ADR in solving intellectual property disputes and the growing demand of mediation.

Law and Technology

The subject deals with the legal issues related to modern technological solutions. It addresses the state jurisdiction and responsibility with respect to Property rights.

Remote Sensing Technology and Law

Introduction to Remote Sensing

The subject discusses the process involved in Remote Sensing and the method of Photo Interpretation and Data Acquisition.

Remote Sensing Technology and its Application

The learners are equipped with the various types of remote sensing platforms and its terrestrial applications. It also deals with the application of remote sensing in humanitarian and peace keeping operations and protecting cultural heritage.

International Law on Remote Sensing Technology

The subject introduces the niche areas of law such as law governing use and exploration of outer space and the importance of legal principles of Remote Sensing.

GIS Technology and Law

Application of GIS Technologies

It deals with the application of GIS Data Models in private and public enterprises. It introduces various methods of data storage, editing and analysis.

GIS Policies in India

It holistically addresses the legal and ethical concerns related to use of geospatial technologies. It deals with the privacy issues in dissemination of geographical information.

Emerging Trends and Applications of GIS

It generates awareness about the emerging demand of GIS in Indian market such as crowd-sourced Geospatial information, GeoICT Standards and demand for LiDAR in Mapping solutions.

Satellite Technology and Telecommunications Law

Introduction to Satellite Technology and Telecommunications

It introduces to the International Telecommunications Union and its role in regulating the use of GIS technology and the legal issues related to satellite broadcasting.

Space Technology and IPR Laws

It addresses the legal issues pertaining to satellite navigation and space communications. It deals with the application of Remote Sensing in space exploration and fixing state responsibility.

International Telecommunications Law

It deals with the various IPR and telecommunications law and protection of Geospatial data as an intellectual property.

Coastal Zone Regulations and Management

Introduction to Coastal Zone Management

It discusses the need for regulation of coastal zones and role of law in management.

GIS for Coastal Zone Management

It discusses the use of GIS in regulating the application of Coastal Zone regulations.

Remote Sensing for Coastal Zone

It deals with the application of remote sensing in detection of stressed coastal areas and addresses various environmental problems.

Information Technology and Cyber Laws

Introduction to ICT and Cyber Law

It discusses the relationship between law and technology and how it is incorporated into legal practice.

Dispute Settlement Mechanism for Cyber disputes

It deals with the application of computer forensics to identify hackers and adequate dispute settlement bodies.

IT Law in India

Application of IT Act 2000 in cyber cases pertaining to misuse of geospatial data.

Information Technology Law and Practice- Cyber Laws and Laws Relating to E-Commerce

Vakul Sharma

The author has extensively covered on different aspects of Information technology issues such as digital signatures, cybercrimes, cyber terrorism, digital India, cyber surveillance and virtual currency. The author has provided with analysis of judicial decisions of Supreme Court in this book.

Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security: Methods, Issues and Possible Horizons or Opportunities

Sanjay Misra and Amit Kumar Tyagi

The authors have provided reviews and discussions on use of artificial intelligence and insights on cyber breaches and loopholes in cyber security.

Telecommunications Law and Regulation

Ian Walden

The book is a treatise on telecommunications law and regulations. It deals with the issues related to communication privacy and misuse of digital data.

Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation

Lillesand, Kiefer and Chipman

The authors introduce the learners to the science of remote sensing and the various application of image interpretation.

An Introduction to Satellite Image Interpretation

Eric D. Conway

The author gives introduction to the satellite imagery technology and use of satellite imagery in weather forecasting.

Coastal Zone Management Handbook

John R Clark

This is a handbook which provides insights into importance, productivity and protection of coastal zones.

Indian Patent Law and Practice

K C Kankanala

It is a comprehensive work on Indian patent law and gives an insight on the concepts of patent protection. The author provides his critical analysis on various decided cases and rules.

Law of Copyright

Jatindra  Kumar Das

The author has critically analysed the legal provisions related to copyright law and various judicial decisions.

GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems

Paul Bolstad

This book introduces the learners to the theory and application of GIS. It deals with the principles of GIS and topics such as map projections, image data, spatial data models.

Introduction to Jurisprudence

Dr. Avtar Singh and Dr. Harpreet Singh

This book deals with the study of principles of law from a juristic angle. It discusses about the sources and various schools of law. It provides a premise on the various legal systems across the world.

Indian Constitutional Law

M.P. Jain

It is an authoritative work on Indian Constitutional Law. In the 8^th edition, the book gives a multi-dimensional insight on the Indian constitutional law through case laws, commentaries and interpretation of constitutional provisions.

Alternative Dispute Resolution- Indian Perspective

Oxford University Press and Shashank Garg

This book is a treatise on ADR which is the mechanism to resolve disputes outside the court through mediation. Arbitration, conciliation and negotiation. It provides insights into the practice of ADR in India and contemporary issues revolving around application of ADR in Indian judicial mechanism.

Administrative Law

S.P. Sathe

This book deals with the rules of administrative law such as Principles of Natural justice, Delegated Legislation, Administrative Tribunals. It has also incorporated improvements in the Indian administrative structure after liberalisation and globalisation.