Course detail

Building-up GIS in Branch

FAST-5N1Acad. year: 2020/2021

Introduction into GIS problems, definitions and divisions of GIS. Data GIS models, phases of formation, typology of GIS, GIS managing data structures.
Definition, collection and organisation of graphical data. Procedure within formation of a GIS project. Planning of geographical technologies. Geographical analyses, spatial questions, questions on mapping objects and attribute tables. Characteristics of programming products of firms Intergraph, AutoDesk, Bentley, ESRI. Introduction into problems of modelling over GIS platform. Basic tasks – transport optimisation, goods delivery, optimal routes, region attendance, crisis management, application of GPS systems in transport etc.
New trends of GIS development. Connection of GIS and the Internet. Usage of GIS within public authorities. Usage of GIS for certification of line constructions.
Expert systems and its usage within railway transport.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Department

Institute of Railway Structures and Constructions (ZEL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Information technology, software.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction into GIS problems,
2. Definitions and divisions of GIS.
3. Data GIS models, phases of formation, typology of GIS, GIS managing data structures.
4. Definition, collection and organisation of graphical data. Procedure within formation of a GIS project.
5. Planning of geographical technologies.
6. Geographical analyses, spatial questions, questions on mapping objects and attribute tables.
7. Characteristics of programming products of firms Intergraph, Autodesk, Bentley, ESRI.
8. Usage of GIS within public authorities. Usage of GIS for certification of line constructions.
9. Introduction into problems of modelling over GIS platform.
10. Basic tasks – transport optimisation, goods delivery, optimal routes, region attendance, crisis management,
11. Expert systems and its usage within railway transport.
12. Application of GPS systems in transport etc.
13. New trends of GIS development. Connection of GIS and the Internet.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the subject is to introduce students to the problems of database systems and geographical information systems and to practise acquires knowledge and skills.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Smutný, J.: Geografické informační systémy. VUT FAST 1998

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer