701-0951-00L GIS - Introduction into Geoinformation Science and Technology
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
| Lecturers | M. A. M. Niederhuber, S. Salvini |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | Number of participants limited to 60. |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701-0951-00 V | GIST - Einführung in die räumlichen Informationswissenschaften und -technologien | 2 hrs |
| M. A. M. Niederhuber, S. Salvini | |||||||||
| 701-0951-01 P | GIST - Einführung in die räumlichen Informationswissenschaften und -technologien Die Teilnehmerzahl ist auf 60 Studierende beschränkt. Für die Übungen müssen die Studierenden auf verschiedene Zeitfenster aufgeteilt werden. Zur Verfügung stehen: Mo 10 - 12, Di 13 - 15 und Fr 15 - 17 Uhr. Eine endgültige Entscheidung fällt in der ersten Semesterwoche. | 3 hrs |
| M. A. M. Niederhuber, S. Salvini |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Theoretical basics and fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Science (GIS) are imparted and subsequently further elaborated with the software ArcGIS. At the end, the students will be able to independently solve basic realistic GIS problems. |
| Learning objective | Students are able to - elucidate the theoretical and conceptional foundations of geographic information systems (GIS) - independently perform normal GIS work using commercial software and practical examples |
| Content | The course covers the following topics: - What is GIS? What are spatial data? - The representation of reality by means of spatial data models: vector, raster, TIN - The four phases of data modelling: Spatial, conceptual, logical and physical model - Basic concepts of database management systems and spatial databases - Possibilities of data collection - Transition of reference frame - Spatial Analysis I: query and manipulation of vector data - Spatial Analysis II: operators and functions with raster data - Digital elevation models and derived products - Process modelling with vector and raster data - Presentation possibilities of spatial data One Friday is reserved for a field trip or guest speaker; |
| Literature | Paul A. Longley, Michael F. Goodchild, David J. Maguire, David W. Rhind (2010): Geographic Information Systems and Science. John Wiley & Son, Ltd. Chichester. Norbert Bartelme (2005): Geoinformatik - Modelle, Strukturen, Funktionen. Springer Verlag. Heidelberg. Ralf Bill (2010): Grundlagen der Geo-Informationssysteme. 5., völlig neu bearbeitete Auflage. Wichmann Verlag. Heidelberg. GI GEOINFORMATIG GmbH (Hrsg.) (2011): ArcGIS 10 - das deutschsprachige Handbuch für ArcView und ArcEditor. Wichmann Verlag. Heidelberg. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Aufgrund der Grösse des verfügbaren EDV-Schulungsraumes ist die Teilnehmerzahl auf 60 Studierende beschränkt! Für die Übungen werden die Studierenden auf verschiedene Zeitfenster aufgeteilt. Pro Zeitfenster können maximal 20 Studierende betreut werden. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 5 credits |
| Examiners | M. A. M. Niederhuber, S. Salvini |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Admission requirement | Es müssen Vorlesung und Praktikum besucht werden. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Informationen zum Erwerb der Kreditpunkte werden in der Vorlesung bekannt gegeben. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| Places | 60 at the most |
| Waiting list | until 14.10.2016 |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences Bachelor | Spacial and Transport Planning | W |  |