Course: Geographic Information Systems

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Course title Geographic Information Systems
Course code KIN/GS-D
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Komárková Jitka, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Geographic Information Systems - Definitions and Characteristics. Spatial phenomena and objects and their modeling (representations). Space analyzes - definition, definition, history, objectives, classification of methods used. Selected methods of spatial analyzes (network analysis, map algebra, distance analyzes, database queries, spatial combinations of objects - topological overlays, spatial statistical methods). Digital terrain models, interpolation algorithms. Building GIS.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to acquaint students with theoretical knowledge and methods of building and use of geographic information systems, with theoretical knowledge of advanced methods of spatial analyzes and possibilities of their use.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Exam: the student will prepare a scientific paper on the given topic, present a partial and final solution, acquired knowledge and defend his findings in a professional discussion
Recommended literature
  • ALLEN, D. W. GIS tutorial 3: advanced workbook. Redlands: ESRI Press, 2011.
  • BHATTA, B. Global navigation satellite systems. Hyderabad: BS Publications, 2011.
  • DAVE, P. Building a GIS: system architecture design strategies for managers. Redlands: ESRI Press, 2012.
  • LILLESAND, T. M., KIEFER, R. W., CHIPMAN, J. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation. John Wiley & Sons, 2015.
  • LONGLEY, P. A., et al. Geographic Information Systems and Science. Hoboken: Wiley, 2011.
  • SLOCUM, T. A. Thematic cartography and geovisualization.. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, 2009.
  • SUGUMARAN, R, DEGROOTE, J. Spatial Decision Support Systems: Principles and Practices. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2011.


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