Martin Raubal: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2016 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Martin Raubal |
| Field | Geoinformation Engineering |
| Address | Inst. f. Kartografie u. Geoinform. ETH Zürich, HIL G 37.3 Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 633 30 26 |
| mraubal@ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://www.raubal.ethz.ch/ |
| Department | Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering |
| Relationship | Full Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103-0233-AAL | GIS I Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 3 credits | 2R | M. Raubal | |
| Abstract | Fundamentals in geoinformation technologies: database principles, including modeling of spatial information, geometric and semantic models, topology and metrics; practical training with GIS software. | ||||
| Learning objective | Know the fundamentals in geoinformation technologies for the realization, application and operation of geographic information systems in engineering projects. | ||||
| Content | Modelling of spatial information Geometric and semantic models Topology & metrics Raster and vector models Databases Applications Labs with GIS software | ||||
| Literature | Worboys, M., & Duckham, M. (2004). GIS - A Computing Perspective (2nd ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. O'Sullivan, D., & Unwin, D. (2010). Geographic Information Analysis (second ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley. | ||||
| 103-0233-01L | GIS I | 3 credits | 2G | M. Raubal | |
| Abstract | Fundamentals of geoinformation technologies: spatial data modeling, metrics & topology, vector and raster data, thematic data, spatial queries and analysis, spatial databases; labs with GIS software | ||||
| Learning objective | Knowing the fundamentals of geoinformation technologies for the realization, application and operation of geographic information systems in engineering projects. | ||||
| Content | Einführung GIS & GIScience Konzeptionelles Modell & Datenschema Vektorgeometrie & Topologie Rastergeometrie und -algebra Thematische Daten Räumliche Abfragen & Analysen Geodatenbanken | ||||
| Lecture notes | Vorlesungspräsentationen werden digital zur Verfügung gestellt. | ||||
| Literature | Bartelme, N. (2005). Geoinformatik - Modelle, Strukturen, Funktionen (4. Auflage). Berlin: Springer. Bill, R. (2016). Grundlagen der Geo-Informationssysteme (6. Auflage): Wichmann. Worboys, M., & Duckham, M. (2004). GIS - A Computing Perspective (2nd Edition). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. | ||||
| 103-0234-AAL | GIS II Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 5 credits | 4R | M. Raubal | |
| Abstract | Advanced course in geoinformation technologies: conceptual and logical modelling of networks, 3D- and 4D-data and spatial processes in GIS; raster data structures and operations; mobile GIS; Internet and GIS; interoperability and data transfer; legal and technical foundations of spatial data infrastructures (SDI) | ||||
| Learning objective | Students will be able to carry out the following phases of a GIS project: data modelling, mobile data acquisition and analysis, Web publication of data and integration of interoperable geospatial web services into a Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI). Students will deepen their knowledge of conceptual and logical modeling by means of the particular requirements of networks as well as 3D- and 4D-data. | ||||
| Literature | Worboys, M., & Duckham, M. (2004). GIS - A Computing Perspective (2nd Edition). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. | ||||
| 103-0237-00L | GIS III | 5 credits | 3G | M. Raubal | |
| Abstract | The course deals with advanced topics in GIS: GIS project lifecycle, Managing GIS, Legal issues, GIS assets & constraints; Geospatial Web Services: technical basics, architecture, functions, interoperability, standards, mashups, portals, applications; Geostatistics; Sensor Web Enablement; Human-Computer Interaction; Cognitive Issues in GIS. | ||||
| Learning objective | Students will get a detailed overview of advanced GIS topics. They will go through all steps of setting up a Web-GIS application in the labs and perform other practical tasks relating to Sensor Web Enablement, Human-Computer Interaction, Geostatistics, and Web Processing Services. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture slides will be made available in digital form. | ||||
| Literature | Fu, P. and Sun, J., Web GIS - Principles and Applications (2011), ESRI Press, Redlands, California. O'Sullivan, D., & Unwin, D. (2010). Geographic Information Analysis (second ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley. | ||||
| 103-0255-AAL | Geodata Analysis Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 2 credits | 4R | M. Raubal | |
| Abstract | The course deals with advanced methods in spatial data analysis. | ||||
| Learning objective | - Understanding the theoretical principles in spatial data analysis. - Understanding and using methods for spatial data analysis. - Detecting common sources of errors in spatial data analysis. - Advanced practical knowledge in using appropriate GIS-tools. | ||||
| Content | The course deals with advanced methods in spatial data analysis in theory as well as in practical exercises. | ||||
| Literature | MITCHELL, A., 2012, The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis - Modeling Suitability, Movement, and Interaction (3. Auflage), ESRI Press, Redlands, California | ||||
| 103-0778-00L | GIS and Geoinformatics Lab | 4 credits | 4P | M. Raubal | |
| Abstract | Independent study project with (mobile) geoinformation technologies. | ||||
| Learning objective | Learn how to work with (mobile) geoinformation technologies (including application design and programming). | ||||
| 103-0817-00L | Geomatics Seminar  | 4 credits | 2S | M. Rothacher, K. W. Axhausen, A. Geiger, A. Grêt-Regamey, L. Hurni, M. Raubal, B. Scholl, U. A. Weidmann, A. Wieser | |
| Abstract | Introduction to general scientific working methods and skills in the core fields of geomatics. It includes a literature study, a review of one of the articles, a presentation and a report about the literature study. | ||||
| Learning objective | Learn how to search for literature, how to write a scientific report, how to present scientific results, and how to critically read and review a scientific article | ||||
| Content | A list of themes for the literature study are made availabel at the beginning of the semester. A theme can be selected based on a moodle. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Agreement with one of the responsible Professors is necessary | ||||