Course detail
Geographical Information Systems
FAST-CE54Acad. year: 2014/2015
Theory of information. Land information systems.Modeling space relations. Vector and raster data. Digital terrain model. Databasese. Applications.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
3
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Department
Institute of Geodesy (GED)
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students will manage basic theoretical knowledge of geoinformatics/geomatics and digital cartography. They will be introduced with positional and altitudinal bases of geographic information systems. They will achieve detailed knowledge about national digital map works, geoinformatic systéme, spatial databases and about data collection methods for these products. Capability to deal with the simple GIS project in Geomedia Intergraph or ArcGIS
Prerequisites
Cartographic terminology.
Co-requisites
mathematical cartography, statistics, interactive graphical systems
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching methods depend on the teaching methods are described in Article 7 of the Study and Examination Regulations of the University. Teaching theories hold presentations and direct instruction. Practical skills students will acquire the solution of several subtasks and 2 projects. The course will be based on the LMS Moodle.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Attendance, submission of laboratory reports, activity in the exercises, written tests, submission of final project
Course curriculum
Not applicable.
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
Understanding of principles of the cartographic interpretation and cartographic work as basic layer GIS.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.
Recommended optional programme components
possibility to cooperate on GIS project
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Bill,R.-Fritsch,D.: Grundlagen der Geo-Informationssysteme. Herbert Wichmann Verlag, 1991. (DE)
Longley, P.A. et al.: Geographic Information – Systems and Science. Wiley Europe, 2001. (EN)
Tuček,J: Geografické informační systémy. Praha, Computer Press, 1998. (CS)
Longley, P.A. et al.: Geographic Information – Systems and Science. Wiley Europe, 2001. (EN)
Tuček,J: Geografické informační systémy. Praha, Computer Press, 1998. (CS)
Recommended reading
Not applicable.
Classification of course in study plans
Type of course unit
Exercise
26 hod., compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. GIS definition, interdisciplinary relationships,geographical object.
2. Coordinate systems in the Czech Republic
3. Overview of information and database systems.
4. SQL language, spatial query.
5. Information systems in state administration and cadastre of real estates.
6. Data acquision methods (geodetic measurement, GNSS, photogrammetry).
7. Basic data models in GIS (raster, vector, matrix data).
8. Digital teraain model, creation and usage.
9. Spatial data for infrastructure (SDI), INSPIRE directive.
10. Metadata, standards, assesmement of data quality.
11. State map series in the Czech Republic.
12. Spatial analyses, overview, usage in GIS.
13. Current GIS systems (ARC/INFO, MicroStation Geographic, PM/GIS, GRAMIS, GRASS, …).
2. Coordinate systems in the Czech Republic
3. Overview of information and database systems.
4. SQL language, spatial query.
5. Information systems in state administration and cadastre of real estates.
6. Data acquision methods (geodetic measurement, GNSS, photogrammetry).
7. Basic data models in GIS (raster, vector, matrix data).
8. Digital teraain model, creation and usage.
9. Spatial data for infrastructure (SDI), INSPIRE directive.
10. Metadata, standards, assesmement of data quality.
11. State map series in the Czech Republic.
12. Spatial analyses, overview, usage in GIS.
13. Current GIS systems (ARC/INFO, MicroStation Geographic, PM/GIS, GRAMIS, GRASS, …).