Course detail

Geographical Information Systems 1

FAST-BEA020Acad. year: 2020/2021

Geographic information system (GIS), history, purpose, function and structure, the relationship of GIS and CAD, geographic (topographic) object, data models in GIS, raster, vector, matrix data,
digital terrain model, data sources for GIS, web map services, map algebra, spatial analysis, GIS in crisis management, GIS systems in present, perspectives for further development of GIS.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Dalibor Bartoněk, CSc.

Department

Institute of Geodesy (GED)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

Mathematics, computer science, cartography.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

Lectures (after weeks – 1 hour per week)
1. Definition of GIS, history, development, interdisciplinary relationships.
2. Information systems with spatial reference, application in state administration (ISKN, GeoInfoStrategie).
3. Database with spatial reference, spatial SQL, spatial indices.
4. Topology, DIGEST standard.
5 Data models in GIS, raster, vector, matrix data, mobile GIS.
6. Metadata, quolity description, typology of errors in GIS.
7. Digital terrain model (basic information).
8. Data Sources for GIS in the Czech Republic and abroad,
9. GIS on-line, web mapping services, mobile GIS.
10 Map algebra, model conception, type of variables and functions.
11. Basic spatial analysis (overview).
12. GIS in crisis management, applications.
13. Overview and characteristics of current GIS, prospects of further development of GIS.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Understanding information systems and databases linked to territorial identification. The ability to create a simple GIS project.

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

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-GK Bachelor's, 3. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Dalibor Bartoněk, CSc.

Syllabus

Lectures (after weeks – 1 hour per week) 1. Definition of GIS, history, development, interdisciplinary relationships. 2. Information systems with spatial reference, application in state administration (ISKN, GeoInfoStrategie). 3. Database with spatial reference, spatial SQL, spatial indices. 4. Topology, DIGEST standard. 5 Data models in GIS, raster, vector, matrix data, mobile GIS. 6. Metadata, quolity description, typology of errors in GIS. 7. Digital terrain model (basic information). 8. Data Sources for GIS in the Czech Republic and abroad, 9. GIS on-line, web mapping services, mobile GIS. 10 Map algebra, model conception, type of variables and functions. 11. Basic spatial analysis (overview). 12. GIS in crisis management, applications. 13. Overview and characteristics of current GIS, prospects of further development of GIS.

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Dalibor Bartoněk, CSc.

Syllabus

Schedule of exercises 1. ArcCatalog Graphic Environment, ArcMap Graphical Environment. 2. Visualization, Labeling, Editing of Tables, Attribute Queries. 3. Spacial queries, Buffer, Clip, ModelBuilder, Basic map, Map services. 4. Raster data, Georeferencing, Transformation of coordinate system, Data export. 5. Import, Export JTSK Coordinates, Import, Export WGS84 Coordinates, Editing and Creating of Vector Data. 6. Filedatabase, ISKN Studio, OpenStreetMap (ArcGIS Editor for OpenStreetMap), Data GIS Collection. 7. ArcGIS Online, Collector, ArcReader, ArcGIS Explorer. 8. Import, export of CAD data, QGIS. 9. Creating of TIN, 3D Analyst Tools, ArcScene, Google Earth. 10.–13. Final test.