Course detail

Cartography Informatics

FAST-5E1Acad. year: 2016/2017

Replacement of conventional graphic picture by simulated mathematic-logical model of geography space, which can solve topographic problems.
Area database of geo information systems, delimitation, algorithmization and computer problem covering in these systems.
Presentation of land models by multi medial technology in virtual reality and “true reality”.
Tools for projection 3D CAD in virtual simulation environment.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

RNDr. Ladislav Plánka, CSc.

Department

Institute of Geodesy (GED)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Cartographic terminology and technique for creation of cartographic works, principles of GIS technology.

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. CAD systems, type and developments.
2. Database - creation ground of GIS.
3. Software for GIS.
4. Data acquisition for informations systems.
5. Hardware.
6. Rapid modeling and revese engineering.
7. Standards and norms for GIS.
8. Electronic maps in environment of INTERNET/INTRANET.
9. National digital cartographic works.
10. Presentation of cartographic works in 3D and 4D.

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

Hake,G.-Grünreich,D.-Meng,L: Kartographie. Walter de Gruyter, Berlin-New York 2002
Longley, P.A. et al.: Geographic Information – Systems and Science. Wiley Europe 2001
Smutný J.: Geografické informační systémy. Cermo, Brno 1998

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

RNDr. Ladislav Plánka, CSc.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

RNDr. Ladislav Plánka, CSc.