Martin Raubal: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2022

Name Prof. Dr. Martin Raubal
FieldGeoinformation 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
E-mailmraubal@ethz.ch
URLhttp://www.raubal.ethz.ch/
DepartmentCivil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering
RelationshipFull Professor

NumberTitleECTSHoursLecturers
103-0233-10LFundamentals of GIS6 credits5GM. Raubal
AbstractFundamentals of geographic information systems: spatial data modeling; metrics & topology; vector, raster and network data; thematic data; spatial statistics; system architectures; data quality; spatial queries and analysis; geovisualisation; spatial databases; labs with GIS software
ObjectiveKnowing theoretical aspects of geographic information regarding data acquisition, representation, analysis and visualisation.
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
- Netzwerke
- Thematische Daten
- Räumliche Statistik
- Systemarchitekturen & Interoperabilität
- Datenqualität, Unsicherheiten & Metadaten
- Räumliche Abfragen und Analysen
- Präsentation raumbezogener Daten
- Geodatenbanken
Lecture notesVorlesungspräsentationen werden digital zur Verfügung gestellt.
LiteratureBill, R. (2016). Grundlagen der Geo-Informationssysteme (6. Auflage): Wichmann.
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingassessed
Media and Digital Technologiesassessed
Problem-solvingassessed
Social CompetenciesSelf-presentation and Social Influence fostered
Personal CompetenciesCreative Thinkingfostered
Critical Thinkingfostered
Integrity and Work Ethicsfostered
Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered
Self-direction and Self-management fostered
103-0248-00LGeospatial Research Methods4 credits4GM. Raubal
AbstractThe goal of this seminar-style course is to convey methods how to do research and communicate research results in the geospatial domain. The course further provides an overview of the types of research in the geospatial domain and the research life cycle.
ObjectiveStudents will exercise important aspects when doing research, such as doing a literature search, writing and referencing, and presenting.
103-0717-00LGeoinformation Technologies and Analysis6 credits5GM. Raubal
AbstractGeoinformationstechnologien und -analysen für Fortgeschrittene: Mobile GIS; Web-GIS & Geo-Web-Services; Spatial Big Data; Zeitliche Aspekte in GIS; Analyse von Bewegungsdaten; Benutzerschnittstellen
Übungen: Web-GIS-Semesterprojekt in Gruppenarbeit - die Übungen finden auf Englisch statt!
ObjectiveFortgeschrittene Geoinformationstechnologien (Mobile GIS und Web-GIS) und raum-zeitliche Analysemethoden kennen, um Projekte im Zusammenhang mit Realisierung, Nutzung und Betrieb von Web-GIS ingenieurmässig planen und implementieren zu können.
Content- Mobile GIS
- Web-GIS & Geo-Web-Services
- Spatial Big Data
- Zeitliche Aspekte in GIS
- Analyse von Bewegungsdaten
- Benutzerschnittstellen
Lecture notesVorlesungspräsentationen werden digital zur Verfügung gestellt.
LiteratureBill, R. (2016). Grundlagen der Geo-Informationssysteme (6. Auflage): Wichmann.
O'Sullivan, D., & Unwin, D. (2010). Geographic Information Analysis (2nd Edition). Wiley.
Prerequisites / NoticeGIS GZ
CompetenciesCompetencies
Subject-specific CompetenciesConcepts and Theoriesassessed
Techniques and Technologiesassessed
Method-specific CompetenciesAnalytical Competenciesassessed
Decision-makingassessed
Media and Digital Technologiesassessed
Problem-solvingassessed
Project Managementassessed
Social CompetenciesCommunicationassessed
Cooperation and Teamworkassessed
Customer Orientationfostered
Leadership and Responsibilityfostered
Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered
Sensitivity to Diversityfostered
Negotiationfostered
Personal CompetenciesAdaptability and Flexibilityfostered
Creative Thinkingassessed
Critical Thinkingassessed
Integrity and Work Ethicsfostered
Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered
Self-direction and Self-management fostered
103-0817-00LGeomatics Seminar Restricted registration - show details
Does not take place this semester.
4 credits2SK. Schindler, K. W. Axhausen, A. Grêt-Regamey, L. Hurni, M. Raubal, B. Soja, A. Wieser
AbstractIntroduction 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.
ObjectiveLearn 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.
ContentA list of topics for the literature study are made available at the beginning of the semester. A topic can be selected based on a moodle.
Prerequisites / NoticeAgreement with one of the responsible Professors is necessary.
103-2233-AALGIS Basics
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.
6 credits13RM. Raubal
AbstractFundamentals in geoinformation technologies: database principles, including modeling of spatial information, geometric and semantic models, topology and metrics; practical training with GIS software.
ObjectiveKnow the fundamentals in geoinformation technologies for the realization, application and operation of geographic information systems in engineering projects.
ContentModelling of spatial information
Geometric and semantic models
Topology & metrics
Raster and vector models
Databases
Applications
Labs with GIS software
LiteratureWorboys, 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.