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Lecturer(s)
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Komárková Jitka, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Geographic Information Systems. Spatial phenomena and objects and their modeling (representation). Spatial analyses - determination, definition, history, objectives, classification of used methods. Selected methods of spatial analyses (network analysis, map algebra, distance analyses, database queries, spatial combinations of objects - topological overlaps, spatial statistical methods). Visualization methods
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monological explanation (lecture, presentation,briefing)
- Class attendance
- 280 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to acquaint students with theoretical knowledge and methods of building and the use of geographic information systems, theoretical basis of selected methods of spatial analysis and possibilities of their use.
Students obtain knowledge in given course in accordance with requirements and course programme.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student's performance analysis
Preparation and successful presentation of the project.
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Recommended literature
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CLARKE, K. C., PARKS, B.O., CRANE, M. P. Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Modeling.. Upper Sadle River, 2002.
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HORÁK, J. Prostorová analýza dat.
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KONECNY, G. Geoinformation: remote sensing, photogrammetry and geographic information systems.. London, 2003. ISBN 0-415-23795-5.
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LONGLEY, P. A. Geographic information systems and science.. Chichester, 2001.
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ROBINSON, A. H. Elements of Cartography. 1995.
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