| Course Unit Code | 548-0016/08 |
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| Number of ECTS Credits Allocated | 5 ECTS credits |
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| Type of Course Unit * | Compulsory |
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| Level of Course Unit * | First Cycle |
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| Year of Study * | Third Year |
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| Semester when the Course Unit is delivered | Winter Semester |
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| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
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| Language of Instruction | Czech |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Requisites | Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) | Personal ID | Name |
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| KAC072 | doc. Ing. Michal Kačmařík, Ph.D. |
| SVE0024 | doc. RNDr. Pavel Švec, Ph.D. |
| Summary |
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Exploration and presentation of real world objects, phenomena and processes. Earth Sciences. GIS definition and history. Uses of GIS. Geometric feature and components of feature description (thematic, time, relation and functional). Data, spatial data, metadata, information, spatial information. Space. Different concepts of space.Euclidean space. Positioning in space. GIS applications structure. Planning and implementation of a GIS.
- Spatial data collection methods. Spatial data analysis using GIS. Spatial data prezentation using GIS. Other geoinformation technologies - photogrammetry, remote sensing, global navigation and positioning systems. |
| Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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By the end of the Geographic Information System subject students should be able to:
Knowledge and Comprehension
- discuss what term a GIS means
- explain what components is GIS divided into
- describe functionality and the use of GIS in a range of applications
- outline diferent concepts of space
- explain ways of modelling real-world phenomena using raster and vector
- appreciate the raster and vector data model
- name and describe the basic vector objects
- express the basic ideas of topology
- relate the concepts of networks and graphs
- define 3 structures for storing vector data
- describe the adjacency matrix and how to find shortest paths
- explain what discretisation error is
- review regular and irregular tessellations of space
- appreciate the problems of raster to vector conversion (and vice versa)
- name, order and describe the steps necessary to carry out a GIS project
- list the types and sources of errors present in spatial data
- know on what Krovak projection and S-JTSK is based
- identify sources of spatial data
- discuss the basic concepts relating to remote sensing
Application
- use some software in realistic applications (ArcGIS, Geomedia, GRASS GIS, Open Jump, ...)
Analysis
- differentiate between GIS packages (ArcGIS, Geomedia, GRASS GIS, Open Jump, ...) according to their abilities (both in data structures and algorithms) |
| Course Contents |
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- Exploration and presentation of real world objects, phenomena and processes. Earth sciences.
- GIS definition and history. Uses of GIS.
- Geometric feature and components of feature description (thematic, time, relation and functional).
- Data, spatial data, metadata, information, spatial information.
- Space. Different concepts of space. Euclidean space. Positioning in space.
- GIS applications structure. Planning and implementation of a GIS.
- Spatial data collection methods.
- Spatial data analysis using GIS.
- Spatial data prezentation using GIS.
- Other geoinformation technologies - photogrammetry, remote sensing, global navigation and positioning systems. |
| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| Required Reading: |
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Bolstad, P.: GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, 4th edition, Eider Press; 4th ed., 2012, ISBN-13: 978-0971764736.
MacFarlane, R. (2005). A Guide to GIS Applications in Integrated Emergency Management, Emergency Planning College, Cabinet Office. |
Rapant, P.: Geoinformatika a geoinformační technologie. VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2006. 500 str. ISBN 80-248-1264-9.
Rapant, P.: Úvod do geografických informačních systémů. Skripta PGS. Program celoživotního vzdělávání "Geoinformatika a geoinformační technologie". VŠB – TU Ostrava, 2002. 110 str. |
| Recommended Reading: |
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| Korte, G.: The GIS Book. OnWord Press; 5th ed., 2000, ISBN-13: 978-0766828209. |
| Krömer, A.; Musial, P.; Folwarczny, L.: Mapování rizik. Sdružení požárního a bezpečnostního inženýrství, 2010, ISBN 978-80-7385-086-9. |
| Planned learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Lectures, Tutorials, Project work |
| Assesment methods and criteria |
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| Task Title | Task Type | Maximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks) | Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing |
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| Exercises evaluation and Examination | Credit and Examination | 100 (100) | 51 |
| Exercises evaluation | Credit | 33 (33) | 17 |
| Project | Project | 13 | 6 |
| Written test | Written test | 13 | 6 |
| Presence | Other task type | 7 | 5 |
| Examination | Examination | 67 (67) | 21 |
| Written examination | Written examination | 40 | 21 |
| Oral | Oral examination | 27 | 0 |