Course detail

Geographical Information Systems

FAST-CE54Acad. year: 2011/2012

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

RNDr. Ladislav Plánka, CSc.

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.

Prerequisites

Cartographic terminology.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

1. Theory of information
2. Land information systems.
3. Structure and funktion of geographical information systems (GIS)
4. Modelling of space data.
5. Vector presentation of space objects.
6. Rastr prezentation of space objects.
7. Digital terrain model.
8. Databases.
9. Sources of database.
10. Basic analytical and synthetic tasks of GIS.
11. GIS software.
12.-13. GIS applications (ISVS, VISÚ, MIS aj.)

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

Not applicable.

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)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch E , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch E , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch E , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

RNDr. Ladislav Plánka, CSc.