Geographic Information Systems 1900-3-SIG-KT
Lecture topics (GIS) include: models and data structures, definition of coordinate systems, operations on spatial data (concept of map algebra, automation of GIS functions, methods of representing surfaces), introduction to databases, issues related to decision support, concept of the planning process in GIS, Python in ArcGIS Pro - automating data analysis using ArcPy, ArcGIS API Python, and Notebooks.
Computer labs are devoted to practical uses acquired during lectures knowledge on geographic information systems and understanding the structure of programs to create these systems, and the practical use GIS software packages for processing spatial data and spatial analysis and visualization the results. An integral part of the exercise is the realization of an individual project including acquisition, processing and visualization of spatial data .
(N) - work in direct contact with the teacher,
(S) - student's own (independent) work.
Classes (lecture) = 30h (N)
Classes (exercises) = 15h (N)
Project (student's own work) = 15h (S)
Main fields of studies for MISMaP
Type of course
Mode
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
K_W04, K_W09, KW07, K_W15, K_W17 K_U02, K_U03,K_K08
S5_W04, S5_W09, S5_W13, S5_W15, S5_U02, S5_U03, S5_K06
Student:
1) knows the advanced concepts of the theory of geographic information
2) understand the basics of spatial data infrastructures and the use of geoinformatics tools
3) selects and applies the optimum method of acquisition, analysis and presentation of spatial data
4) understands the concept of the geographical information system planning process
5) knows the tools to automate GIS processes
Assessment criteria
The final assessment consists of an exam grade in the range of lectures, and tests of practical skills in the use of GIS programs (in case of a negative assessment - second exam date is possible).
Two absences are possible.
Bibliography
Longley P.A., Goodchild M.F., Maguire D.J., Rhind D.W., 2006. Geographic Information Systems and Science, 2ed ed. John Wiley & Sons.
ArcGIS Help
Tomlinson R., 2007.Rozważania o GIS.Warszawa.ESRI Polska
Liu J.G., Mason P.J.2016. Image Processing and GIS for Remote Sensing. Techniques and applications. Wiley Blackwell
Silas Toms, Bill Parker 2022, Python for ArcGIS Pro
Paul A. Zandberg 2020, Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
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