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GI201502 Geographic Information Systems

Course Code
GI201502

Course Name
Geographic Information Systems

Credits
15.00

Target Audience
2. year students - GIS and 3. year students - Civil engineering

Prerequisites

IB 101102 Map and surveying

Objectives

After sucessful completion of the course students will:

  • have theoretical knowledge of GISbe acquainted with the main elements and know how a GIS is organised and functionsbe acquainted with the possibilities and the use of a GISknow both in theory and practice the different methods for data collection for a GIShave the ability to organise and store, as well as updating and editing data for a GIShave the ability to analyse and present both graphic and nongraphic databe able to use chosen program applications for the presentation and analysis of digital data
Topics
  • The main elements in a GISUser areas and ulitarian valueCollecting, exchanging and storing dataEditing and the use of dataAnalysis, measurement and classification Presenting dataHardware and softwareCourse in use of chosen software
Instruction

Lectures and practical sessions in laboratory. Theoretical and practical exercises.

Mandatory Assignments

Approved compulsory papers/group exercises.
Delivered individual project

Evaluation

The compulsory papers/exercises count for 50% and a 3-hour final written exam counts for 50% of the final grade. Both have to be passed.

Grades
ABCDEF

Revised date
2006.06.16