Geographic Information Systems

Type of study	Follow-up Master
Language of instruction	Czech
Code	548-0016/13
Abbreviation	GIS
Course title	Geographic Information Systems
Credits	4
Coordinating department	Department of Geoinformatics
Course coordinator	doc. Ing. Petr Rapant, CSc.

Subject syllabus

1. Exploration and presentation of real world objects, phenomena and processes. Earth sciences.
2. GIS definition and history. Uses of GIS.
3. Geometric feature and components of feature description (thematic, time, relation and functional).
4. Data, spatial data, metadata, information, spatial information.
5. Space. Different concepts of space. Euclidean space. Positioning in space.
6. GIS applications structure. Planning and implementation of a GIS.
7. Spatial data collection methods.
8. Spatial data analysis using GIS.
9. Spatial data prezentation using GIS.
10. Other geoinformation technologies - photogrammetry, remote sensing, global navigation and positioning systems.

E-learning

https://geoinformatika-1.vsb.cz/zgi/zgi.html

Literature

Bolstad, P.: GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, 4th edition, Eider Press; 4th ed., 2012, .
MacFarlane, R. (2005). A Guide to GIS Applications in Integrated Emergency Management, Emergency Planning College, Cabinet Office.

Advised literature

Korte, G.: The GIS Book. OnWord Press; 5th ed., 2000, .

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