103-0233-10L  Fundamentals of GIS

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Abstract	Fundamentals 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
Learning objective	Knowing 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 notes	Vorlesungspräsentationen werden digital zur Verfügung gestellt.
Literature	Bill, R. (2016). Grundlagen der Geo-Informationssysteme (6. Auflage): Wichmann.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making assessed Media and Digital Technologies assessed Problem-solving assessed Social Competencies Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered Personal Competencies Creative Thinking fostered Critical Thinking fostered Integrity and Work Ethics fostered Self-awareness and Self-reflection fostered Self-direction and Self-management fostered

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
In examination block for	Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering 2022; Version 07.11.2024 (Examination Block 2) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Geospatial Engineering 2018; Version 06.10.2021 (Examination Block 1)
ECTS credits	6 credits
Examiners	M. Raubal
Type	session examination
Language of examination	German
Repetition	The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination	written 120 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination	Die Endnote wird bestimmt durch (i) eine schriftliche Sessionsprüfung und (ii) ein obligatorisches Leistungselement, d.h., die Bewertung von Übungsaufgaben während des Semesters. Spezifisch setzt sich die Endnote aus 70% der schriftlichen Prüfung und 30% der Übungsaufgaben zusammen.
Written aids	Keine
If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Programme	Section	Type
Geospatial Engineering Bachelor	Examination Block 1	O