Course: GIS for Geographers 2

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Course title GIS for Geographers 2
Course code KGG/GIS2
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
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
The course deals with the following issues: analytical tools of GIS and their application in regional research; use of various data sources and their use at the regional level; 3D modelling within GIS environment.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Demonstration, Group work
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 4 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Acquire knowledge of advanced tools of GIS software ArcGIS Pro.
Apply practically GIS methods in regional geography.
Prerequisites
Ability to work independently on the computer. Standard user of ArcGIS software.
KGG/GIS1

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analysis of Activities ( Technical works), Didactic Test, Seminar Work, Final project

Active participation in tutorials; elaboration of semestral works; final examination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Recommended literature
  • GIS ve státní správě : sborníky referátů ze semináře (několik ročníků). Litomyšl : Invence.
  • (2000). Územní plány a GIS : Praha, 15.-16.11.2000 : sborník konference : Praha, 15. a 16. listopadu 2000. Praha: Agora.
  • Moravec, D., Votýpka, J. (2003). Regionalised modelling. Praha: Karolinum Press.
  • Rapant, P., Horák, J., Peňáz, T. (1999). Geografické informační systémy : řízení místních orgánů. Praha: Nakladatelství RAABE.


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 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter