Course detail

Geographical Information Systems

FAST-DN54Acad. year: 2020/2021

Students are introduced in details to the theory and principles of GIS. Course is focused on problems of transport optimization, region transport services, crisis management and expert systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Department

Institute of Railway Structures and Constructions (ZEL)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Database systems and geographical information systems.

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.-3. Introduction and preparation of study literature.
4.-10. Seminars for appointed theme.
11.-13. Completion seminar thesis with appointed theme.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The objective of the subject is to introduce students into problems of GIS technology and especially modelling over GIS platform.

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

Dror, M.: Arc Routing: Theory, Solutions and Applications. Kluwer Academic Publisher 2000
Laura Lang: Transportation GIS. ESRI Press 1999

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Syllabus

1.-3. Introduction and preparation of study literature. 4.-10. Seminars for appointed theme. 11.-13. Completion seminar thesis with appointed theme.