Course detail

Geographic Information Systems

FAST-NNA008Acad. year: 2022/2023

Introduction into GIS problems, definitions and divisions of GIS. Data GIS models, phases of formation, typology of GIS, GIS managing data structures.
Definition, collection and organisation of graphical data. Procedure within the formation of a GIS project. Planning of geographical technologies. Geographical analyses, spatial questions, questions on mapping objects and attribute tables. Characteristics of programming products of firms Intergraph, Autodesk, Bentley, ESRI. Introduction into problems of modelling over GIS platform. Basic tasks – transport optimisation, goods delivery, optimal routes, region attendance, crisis management, application of GPS systems in transport etc.
New trends of GIS development. The connection of GIS and the Internet. Usage of GIS within public authorities. Usage of GIS for certification of line constructions.
Expert systems and its usage within railway transport.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Department

Institute of Railway Structures and Constructions (ZEL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

A student acquires skills in database systems and geographical information systems.

Prerequisites

Information technology, software.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction into GIS problems.
2. Definitions and divisions of GIS.
3. Data GIS models, phases of formation, typology of GIS, GIS managing data structures.
4. Definition, collection and organisation of graphical data. Procedure within the formation of a GIS project.
5. Planning of geographical technologies.
6. Geographical analyses, spatial questions, questions on mapping objects and attribute tables.
7. Characteristics of programming products of firms Intergraph, Autodesk, Bentley, ESRI.
8. Usage of GIS within public authorities. Usage of GIS for certification of line constructions.
9. Introduction into problems of modelling over GIS platform.
10. Basic tasks – transport optimisation, goods delivery, optimal routes, region attendance, crisis management,
11. Expert systems and its usage within railway transport.
12. Application of GPS systems in transport etc.
13. New trends of GIS development. The connection of GIS and the Internet.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the subject is to introduce students to the problems of database systems and geographical information systems and to practise acquires knowledge and skills.

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

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Smutný J.: GEOGRAFICKÉ INFORMAČNÍ SYSTÉMY - MODUL CN02. VUT FAST, 2007. (CS)
SMUTNÝ J.: Geografické informační systémy, Brno- Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 1998, ISBN 80-214-0977-0. (CS)
Ruda A.: Úvod do studia geografických informačních systémů, Mendelova univerzita, 2010, ISBN978-80-7375-427-3 (CS)
SMUTNÝ J.: Geografické informační systémy a jejich využití ve stavebnictví, Brno, Akademické nakladateství CERM, s.r.o, Brno, 2001. ISBN: 80-214-1812- 5. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPC-SIK Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Syllabus

1. Introduction into GIS problems. 2. Definitions and divisions of GIS. 3. Data GIS models, phases of formation, typology of GIS, GIS managing data structures. 4. Definition, collection and organisation of graphical data. Procedure within the formation of a GIS project. 5. Planning of geographical technologies. 6. Geographical analyses, spatial questions, questions on mapping objects and attribute tables. 7. Characteristics of programming products of firms Intergraph, Autodesk, Bentley, ESRI. 8. Usage of GIS within public authorities. Usage of GIS for certification of line constructions. 9. Introduction into problems of modelling over GIS platform. 10. Basic tasks – transport optimisation, goods delivery, optimal routes, region attendance, crisis management, 11. Expert systems and its usage within railway transport. 12. Application of GPS systems in transport etc. 13. New trends of GIS development. The connection of GIS and the Internet.

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Syllabus

The following exercises are practised teaching tasks: 1. Build a data model. 2. Build a data model, a solution of the given example. 3. Geographical analysis, spatial queries. 4. Questions about map features and attribute tables. 5. Querying in GIS, a solution of the given example. 6. 3-D modelling within the GIS. 7. Application of map algebra in GIS environment. 8. Map algebra, solving the given example. 9. Build models based on the network graph, shortest path analysis. 10. Network analysis in GIS, solving the given example. 11. Management of transport in GIS, solving the given example. 12. Sample data collection in mobile GIS. 13. Credit test.

E-learning texts

Prednášky
NNA008_GIS_1_2024.pdf 13.62 MB
NNA008_GIS_2_2024.pdf 11.31 MB
NNA008_GIS_1_2024.pdf 13.62 MB
NNA008_GIS_2_2024.pdf 11.31 MB
NNA008_GIS_3_4_2024.pdf 3.66 MB