Course: GIS for Geographers 1

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Course title GIS for Geographers 1
Course code KGG/DGIS1
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
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.
Course content
Course deals with the following issues: digital data types and sources for work in GIS SW; creation of spatial and attribute data in GIS SW; querrying and searching; cartographic production in GIS SW; technology for data collection in field.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils
Learning outcomes
Acquire knovledge of GIS software by standard user.
Apply practically GIS methods in geography.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in the field of mathematics and information technology at the high school level. Ability to work independently on the computer.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analysis of Activities ( Technical works), Seminar Work, Written exam

Active participation in classes, elaboration of seminar work, final examination.
Recommended literature
  • Davis, E. (2000). Vytváříme mapy v GIS : prozkoumejte své okolí i celý svět v geografickém informačním systému. Praha: Computer Press.
  • Geletič, J., Hladiš, L., Šimáček, P. (2013). Úvod do ArcGIS 10. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého.
  • Hermann, J., Pomezný, P. (2003). Úvod do Geografických informačních systémů. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita.
  • Tuček, J. (1998). Geografické informační systémy : principy a praxe. Praha: Computer Press.
  • Voženílek, V. (2001). Geografické informační systémy I - pojetí, historie, základní komponenty. Olomouc: Vydavatelství UP.


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 (2020) Category: Geography courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer