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GIS Methods and Remote Sensing in Geoturism

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Course Unit Code548-0127/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory type B
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
SVE0024doc. RNDr. Pavel Švec, Ph.D.
Summary
The course introduces students with basic knowledge of Geoinformatics, including geographic information systems, digital terrain models, remote sensing, unmanned airborne vehicles, global positioning navigation systems. The course will provide students with practical information on the various disciplines with a focus on the application of this knowledge in the study field. Students will be able to create basic maps, work with GPS receivers, become familiar with piloting and legislation in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles. They also will be able to work with satellite images and maps in the Internet environment.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Students will become familiar with geoinformation technologies. Students will be able to create maps, search maps on the Internet and publish maps online. They will also be able to use satellite imagery, digital terrain models and use these technologies for the purpose of geotourism.
Course Contents
1. Introduction to the study of geographic information systems and geoinformatics
2. Geographic information systems
3. Spatial data sources and spatial data processing
4. Introduction to cartography, cartographic methods
5. Maps in the Internet environment
6. Digital terrain models
7. Remote sensing - introduction, platforms and carrier in remote sensing
8. Remote sensing - remote sensing data processing, indexes, classification
9. Unmanned aerial vehicles - introduction
10. Unmanned aerial vehicles - legislation, data processing
11. Global positioning navigation systems - introduction
12. Global positioning navigation systems - GPS, measurement accuracy
13. Possibilities of using geoinformation technologies in geotourism
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
BOLSTAD, P.: GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, 4th edition, Eider Press, 2012.
HALOUNOVÁ, L., PAVELKA, K.: Dálkový průzkum Země. Praha: ČVUT. 2005, 192 s.
RAPANT, P.: Úvod do geografických informačních systémů. Ostrava: VŠB-TUO. 2002, 110 s.
KLIMÁNEK, M.: Digitální modely terénu. Brno: Mendelova zemědělská a lesnická univerzita v Brně. 2006, 85 s.
BOLSTAD, P.: GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, 4th edition, Eider Press, 2012.
Recommended Reading:
KAPLAN, ELLIOTT, D.: Understanding GPS: Principles and Applications, Second Edition, Artech House Publishers; 2nd edition, 2005, p. 726.
KAPLAN, ELLIOTT, D.: Understanding GPS: Principles and Applications, Second Edition, Artech House Publishers; 2nd edition, 2005, p. 726.
ŘÍZENÍ LETOVÉHO PROVOZU ČR, sp. 2018. DOPLNĚK X – bezpilotní systémy. 2018, 6 s.
RAPANT, P.: Geoinformační technologie. Ostrava: VŠB-TUO. 2005, 125 s.
VOŽENÍLEK, V.: Zásady tvorby mapových výstupů. Přírodovědecká fakulta Univerzita Palackého Olomouc. 2002, 42 s.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit33 17
        ExaminationExamination67 30