Course: 3D Technologies in Geographic Information Science

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Course title 3D Technologies in Geographic Information Science
Course code KGI/TRID
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Optional
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)
  • Brus Jan, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Syllabus: 1. Theoretical basics 2. 3D modeling 3. 3D scanning 4. Preparation of 3D models 5. 3D printers 6. Materials for 3D printing 7. Prepress 8. Technology and 3D printing problems 9. Project RepRap 10. Copyrights in 3D printing 11. Practical applications of 3D printing 12. Optimisation models, materials, testing of models 13. Further utilization of 3D models in geosciences

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Work Activities
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the 3D technology used in geoinformatics. The main emphasis will be put on the technologies and applications of 3D printing.

Prerequisites
Knowledge of topics within the subject contents.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam, Seminar Work

Recommended literature
  • BIEHLER, J., & FANE, B. (2010). 3D printing with Autodesk 123D: create and print 3D objects with 123D, Autocad, and Inventor..
  • KELLY, J. F. (2014). 3D printing: build your own 3D printer and print your own 3D objects..
  • O'NEILL, T., & WILLIAMS, J. (2014). 3D printing..


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