| Nummer | Titel | ECTS | Umfang | Dozierende |
|---|
| 651-4031-00L | Geographic Information Systems  | 3 KP | 4G | A. Baltensweiler,
M. Hägeli-Golay |
| Kurzbeschreibung | Introduction to the architecture and data processing capabilities of geographic information systems (GIS). Practical application of spatial data modeling and geoprocessing functions to a selected project from the earth sciences. |
| Lernziel | Knowledge of the basic architecture and spatial data handling capabilities of geographic information systems. |
| Inhalt | Theoretical introduction to the architecture, modules, spatial data types and spatial data handling functions of geographic information systems (GIS). Application of data modeling principles and geoprocessing capabilities using ArcGIS: Data design and modeling, data acquisition, data integration, spatial analysis of vector and raster data, particular functions for digital terrain modeling and hydrology, map generation and 3D-visualization. |
| Skript | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, Tutorial: Introduction to ArcGIS Desktop |
| Literatur | Longley, P. A., M. F. Goodchild, D. J. Maguire, and D. W. Rhind (2015): Geographic Information Systems and Science. Fourth Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, England.
DeMers, M. N. (2009): Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, N.J., USA. |
