People at Lund University, GIS Centre have produced a set of vlectures where they explain what GIS is, and also go deeper into selected parts.

The lectures are:

Introduction:

• Introduction to GIS in 18 min

GIS Principles and Components:

• Vector structure in GIS
  
• Vector analysis in GIS
  
• Raster structure in GIS
  
• Raster analysis in GIS
  
• Map Projections and Coordinate Systems
• Databases - introduction
  
• GIS and Internet
  
• Remote sensing - introduction
  
• Usability and maps

GIS Use and Applications

• GIS Applications - examples
  
• GIS and Health
  
• Geo-spatial Information Technology in China
• GIS in Developing Countries