651-4031-00L  Geographic Information Systems

SemesterHerbstsemester 2022
DozierendeA. Baltensweiler, M. Hägeli-Golay
Periodizitätjährlich wiederkehrende Veranstaltung
LehrspracheEnglisch
KommentarMaximale Teilnehmerzahl: 60


KurzbeschreibungIntroduction 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.
LernzielKnowledge of the basic architecture and spatial data handling capabilities of geographic information systems.
InhaltTheoretical 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.
SkriptIntroduction to Geographic Information Systems, Tutorial: Introduction to ArcGIS Pro
LiteraturLongley, 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.

Peter A. Burrough, Rachael A. McDonnell and Christopher D. Lloyd (2015): Principles of Geographical Information Systems. Third edition. Oxford : Oxford University Press, England.

De Smith, Michael J., Michael F. Goodchild, and Paul A. Longley. Geospatial Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide to Principles, Techniques and Software Tools. 6th edition. London: Drumlin Security, 2018.