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Computational Aspects of Geoinformation Technologies

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Course Unit Code548-0074/02
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Optional
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionEnglish
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
RAP30doc. Ing. Petr Rapant, CSc.
Summary
Introduction to spatial concepts, ontologies, spadial data models, representation and algorithmus, spatial reasoning and time.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The main aim of the subject is to give students knowledge of computational perspective of geoinformation technologies, to understand its influence and impact to results of analysis provided by geoinformation technologies.
Course Contents
1) Basic spatial concept. Euclidean space
2) Metric space
3) Topological space
4) Network space
5) Fractals
6) Data models for geodata. Modelling and ontology
7) Modelling as a process
8) Models based on a phenomenon view of the real world
9) Models based on real-world objects view
10) Spatial reasoning and uncertainty
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Woboys, M., Duckham, M.: GIS: A Computing Perspektive. Second Edition. CRC
Press, 2004. 426 str.
Woboys, M., Duckham, M.: GIS: A Computing Perspektive. Second Edition. CRC
Press, 2004. 426 str.
Recommended Reading:
Woboys, M., Duckham, M.: GIS: A Computing Perspektive. Second Edition. CRC
Press, 2004. 426 str.
Woboys, M., Duckham, M.: GIS: A Computing Perspektive. Second Edition. CRC
Press, 2004. 426 str.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Tasks are not Defined