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Course code: IGS10848o17Semester: 2017/2018 winter
Name: Spatial Information Systems I
Major: Geodesy and Cartography
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 3
ECTS points: 6
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż.Adam Michalski, dr inż. Przemysław Tymków
Language of instruction: Polish / English
The course in English will be available if a minimum of 6 students sign up for a group. The course taught in Polish with a possibility of support in English if the group has <6 students.. Contact person: dr inż. Przemysław Tymków
Learning outcomes: The student knows the basic concepts of spatial data and their representation in vector and raster model, knows the basics of databases; he is able to list and briefly describe the commonly available digital spatial data resources in Poland, he is able to describe the basic tools for the analysis of spatial data. Student knows the basics of the selected GIS software; he can register raster map, he knows how to create a feature class, he can create and manipulate features on the map, he can join attribute data to features on the map, he performs a simple analysis on spatial data.
Competences: The student is aware of his responsibility for collaborative tasks in a team
Prerequisites: Information technology
Course content: During the lectures, students learn the basic knowledge in the field of collection, analysis and visualization of spatial data. During the classes students exercise mentioned above tasks in selected GIS software. Spatial data models - vector and raster. Database. SQL. Applications of GIS. Data formats used in GIS (GML et al.). UML class diagram. Standards, the legal basis for GIS. Basic information about spatial data infrastructure. Polish resources of spatial data in digital form. Digital terrain model. Spatial data interpolation methods. Tools for data analysis in the model vector. Tools for data analysis in raster model.
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Assessment methods: Written exam practical test with GIS software completion group project
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