Course detail
Ecological information systems
FEKT-MEISAcad. year: 2015/2016
The characterization and feature of ecological information, statistical processing of data from monitoring. The propreties and architecture of information systems. The database system, query languages of date structures, the architecture of database systems, distributed databases. The properties and architecture of geographic information systems, manipulation with data and its analysis. Interpretation of ecological data.
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The acquaintance with special properties of ecological information systems, with architecture of database systems and feature of geographic information system.
Prerequisites
The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Kiely, G.: Environmental Engineering. McGraw Hill, Boston 1997.
Pokorný, J.: Databázové systémy a jejich použití v informačních systémech. Academia,Praha 1992.
Tuček, J.: Geografické informační systémy. Computer Press, Praha 1998.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
The participation in laboratory and exam.
Language of instruction
Czech
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
The characterization and feature of ecological information, statistical processing of data from monitoring. The propreties and architecture of information systems. The database system, query languages of date structures, the architecture of database systems, distributed databases. The properties and architecture of geographic information systems, manipulation with data and its analysis. Interpretation of ecological data.
Aims
The acquaintance with feature and type of information systems, their architecture. Distributed network and database systems. The geographical information systems.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.
Type of course unit
eLearning
eLearning: opened course