Course detail
Geographical Information Systems
FIT-GISAcad. year: 2020/2021
Students will learn the basic principles of GIS systems (Geographic Information System), the problems of storing and processing information about objects defined by their geographic coordinates and the generating of user specified electronic maps. Moreover, the course is oriented also to basics of topology and computer modelling, which will be employed in design of a particular GIS database structure. Rather large chapter of GISes is the modelling of geoobjects into a vector and raster form. Doing various surveys is another important aspect of GISes. Student will use there their knowledge of current position measurement and navigation. In the second part of the course, the lectures will bring some notes about analysis and processing of the stored data. Students will explore two well known GIS systems ArcView and Grass in the practical computer exercises and will have some opportunity to do experiments with them.
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students will learn the theoretical basis of GIS systems, their connection to WWW, data bases and display systems. The students will also learn to operate the ArcView and Grass system.
Students will enter very specific area of information systems which is connected to description of our planet, natural sciences and introducing the information society into practice.
Prerequisites
Basics of modelling and simulation of systems. Database systems. Information systems.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
Arctur, D., Zeiler, M.: Designing Geodatabases: Case Studies in GIS Data Modeling, ESRI Press, 2004, USA
Korte, G.B.: The GIS Book (5th Edition), OnWord Press, 2001, Canada
Longley, P.A., Goodchild, M.F., Maguire, D.J., Rhind, D.R.: Geographic Information Systems and Science, ESRI Press, 2001, USA
Peters, D.: Building a GIS: System Architecture Design Strategies for Managers, ESRI Press, 2012
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Not applicable.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Mid-term test and an individual project.
Exam prerequisites:
Students have to release a individually made project which will be evaluated at least with one third of points (10 points from 30).
Language of instruction
Czech
Work placements
Not applicable.
Aims
The goal of the course is to teach students the principles of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and to prepare them for the practical work with GIS systems which means their design, implementation, doing geographical surveys, analyzing GIS databases and their applications in industry, research and commerce.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Mid-term exam (incl. test if it is declared), laboratory practice supported by a project and final exam are the monitored, and points earning, education.
Mid-term exam and laboratory practice (supported by the project) are without alternative. Final exam has two additional alternatives.The minimal number of points which can be obtained from the final exam is 25. Otherwise,
no points will be assigned to a student.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme IT-MGR-2 Master's
branch MBI , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
branch MPV , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
branch MGM , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
branch MSK , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
branch MIS , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
branch MBS , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
branch MIN , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
branch MMI , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
branch MMM , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective - Programme MITAI Master's
specialization NADE , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NBIO , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NGRI , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NNET , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NVIZ , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NCPS , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NSEC , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NEMB , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NHPC , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NISD , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NIDE , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NISY , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NMAL , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NMAT , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NSEN , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NVER , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NSPE , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
- Introduction to GIS systems. Basics of geography.
- Structure and functions of GIS.
- Modelling of geographical objects.
- Representation of spatial objects in GIS databases.
- Database support for making the GIS systems.
- Activities in a typical GIS project.
- Doing geographical surveys.
- Processing and visualization of geographical data.
- GIS products ArcView and Grass.
- User specified maps creating.
- Technical equipment for GIS support. Maintenance of GIS software systems.
- Navigation in terrain using the GIS equipment.
- Application of GIS in industry, administration and natural sciences.
Exercise in computer lab
10 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
- Implementation of a simple GIS database.
- Operating the ArcView GIS program.
- Operating the Grass GIS program.
- Generating electronic maps from GIS databases.
Project
16 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
Individually assigned project for the whole duration of the course - project will bring students into a design of their own small GIS system, doing surveys and analysis.