Course: Geoinformatics in Human Geography

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Course title Geoinformatics in Human Geography
Course code KGG/GIHG
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šimáček Petr, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Frajer Jindřich, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration, Laboratory Work
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 24 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Main objective is to acquaint students with practical applications of GIT use in the fields of human geography.
Student will learn about application of advanced geoinformation methods for purpose to use them in his/her diploma thesis.
Prerequisites
basic knowledge of geoinformation technologies

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Seminar Work

active participation in classes; elaborating and presentation of seminar work
Recommended literature
  • Longley, P., Batty, M. (1997). Spatial analysis modelling in a GIS environment.
  • Longley, P.A., Goodchild, M.F., Maguire, D.J., Rhind, D.W. (2011). Geographic Information Systems & Science (third edition).
  • Maantay, J., Ziegler, J. (2006). GIS for the Urban Environment.
  • Martin, D. (1995). Geographic Information Systems: Socioeconomic Applications.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Geography and Regional Development (2020) Category: Geography courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer