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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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Geographic Information Science (GIS) is the science of linking data to locations to explore spatial relationships. GIS is way more than just maps. By evaluating the relationship between different spatial information you can identify the best location for new development, find the easiest way to get from point A to point B and develop a better understanding of the way the world interacts. The goal of this course is to teach students basic GIS concepts such as spatial data sources and structures, projections and coordinate systems, data editing and creation, and geospatial analysis by using ESRI ArcGIS 10.x software. Content: 1.The terminology of GIS, the definition of basic terms of the field. 2. Raster and vector model of spatial data. 3. Cartographic projections - theory, application in the world and in CZ. 4. Layer organization principle. Symbology, creation of a simple map, essentials of a map. 5. Work with the attribute table. Spreadsheet and spatial search. 6. Basic data analysis, geodatabase. Descriptive statistics aggregated data. Joining layers. 7. Edit vector data. 8. Georeferencing of data. 9. GPS - a collection of spatial data in the field. Methods of processing and transfer to GIS. 10. Overview of available data sources in the Czech Republic and abroad or Where to get data? 11. Historical landscape analysis - demonstration of more complex spatial processing. 12. Tips and tricks. Range indicators. Creating a map atlas.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Demonstration, Grafic and Art Activities
- Homework for Teaching
- 20 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim is to acquaint the student with the basics of GIS in ArcGIS, so that he / she is able to process, analyze and visualize especially vector data and solve simple spatial tasks.
Students know term GIS. Students are able to work with different GIS systems. They know how to use basic operations of spacial data processing and visualization. Students know how to use available map sources from map servers. They can digitize, create layout and solve spacial tasks.
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Prerequisites
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No special.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Seminar Work
Mastering work with ArcGIS 10.x software and the ability to solve simple geospatial analytical tasks. Ability to process data sources from the Internet.
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Recommended literature
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DeMers, M. (2009). GIS for dummies. Wiley Publishing, inc. Indianopolis, Indiana.
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Hlásný, T. (2008). Geografické informačné systémy.Priestrorové analýzy. ZEPHYROS.
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Hofmann-Wellenhof, B., Lichtenegger, H., Collins, J. (2004). GPS Theory and Practice. Springer.
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Kennedy, M. (2009). Introducing Geographic Information Systems with ArcGIS: A Workbook Approach. New Jearsey.
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Ruda,A. (2012). Základy práce s ArcGIS 10. Brno.
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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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