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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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In theoretical part of course following issues are solved: GIS development, basic components of GIS, hardware demands and possibilities of use of modern technologies, software solutions and GIS software producers, data and data models in geoinformatics, digital data sources in the CR, technology and use of GPS. Practical part is aimed at work in computer room and is concerned with: data sources for regional research in the CR and abroad, map servers, freeware GIS software and its application in thematic map creation, GPS mapping.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Demonstration, Laboratory Work
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Learning outcomes
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Course is designed as basic lectures to acquaint student with GIS and geoinformatics.
Recall basic terms and concepts of GIS.
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge in the field of information technology at the high school level. Ability to work independently on the computer.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Student performance, Seminar Work
Students will solve practical and written part of colloquium as a test of their knowledge.
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Recommended literature
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Davis, D. E. (1998). GIS pro každého : vytváříme mapy na počítači. Computer Press.
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French, G. T. (1997). Understanding the GPS. Georesearch Publications.
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Hofmann-Wellenhof, B., Lichtenegger, H., Collins, J. (2004). GPS Theory and Practice. Springer.
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Longley, P. A., Goodchild, M. F., Maguire, D. J., Rhind, D. M. (2001). Geographic Information Systems and Science. London: Wiley&Sons.
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Steiner, I., Černý, J. (2004). GPS od A do Z. Praha: eNav.
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Tuček, J. (1998). Geografické informační systémy : principy a praxe. Praha: Computer Press.
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Voženílek, V. (2001). Geografické informační systémy I - pojetí, historie, základní komponenty. Olomouc: Vydavatelství UP.
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