Course: Analyzes in GIS

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Course title Analyzes in GIS
Course code KGI/ANGIS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 7
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Burian Jaroslav, doc. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Pászto Vít, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course is focused on detailed presentation of geographical information systems in various spatial analyzes. Emphasis is placed on practical exercises in which students are acquainted with several specialized extensions (eg 3D Analyst, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst) and the possibility of creating automated calculations using their own tools in the Model Builder environment. Each exercise is solved with different data so that the students will be introduced to the most commonly used datasets in the Czech Republic and in the world. Exercises are complemented with theoretical introduction and practical demonstrations led by the teacher. Content: 1. Digital geographical data in the Czech Republic and in the world 2. Division and types of spatial analyzes 3. Map algebra 4. Vector overlay analysis 5. Basics of interpolation and triangulation 6. Basics of topology and network analysis 7. Geocoding - principles, reverse geocoding, implementation in ArcGIS 8. Spatial polling and operations (searching for optimal locations) 9. Automation of work in ArcGIS (ModelBuilder and Tasks) 10. ArcGIS platform extension 11. 11. Extending ArcGIS functionality, batch files, toolbars and plugins (Documentation for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Code Sharing, Github, R-ArcGIS Bridge)

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
This course provides a detailed introduction to selected basic and advanced spatial analyses using vector and raster data in geographic information systems (with a focus on ArcGIS Pro and, in some tasks, QGIS), in the context of real-world geographic applications.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Recommended literature
  • Brandes, U. Network analysis: methodological foundations. 2005.
  • Curtin, K. M. Network analysis in geographic information science: Review, assessment, and projections. Cartography and geographic information science. 2007.
  • Esri. Introduction to map algebra. 2026.
  • Esri. Introduction to the ArcGIS Network Analyst extension. 2026.
  • Fotheringham, S., & Rogerson, P. Spatial analysis and GIS. 2013.
  • Horák, J. Prostorové analýzy dat. 2025.
  • Owusu, C., Lan, Y., Zheng, M., Tang, W., & Delmelle, E. Geocoding fundamentals and associated challenges. Geospatial data science techniques and applications. 2017.
  • Tomlin, C. D. Map algebra: one perspective. Landscape and Urban Planning. 1994.


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): Geoinformatics and Cartography (2020) Category: Geography courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Geoinformatics and Cartography (2020) Category: Geography courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer