651-4031-00L Geographic Information Systems
Semester | Herbstsemester 2022 |
Dozierende | A. Baltensweiler, M. Hägeli-Golay |
Periodizität | jährlich wiederkehrende Veranstaltung |
Lehrsprache | Englisch |
Kommentar | Maximale Teilnehmerzahl: 60 |
Kurzbeschreibung | Introduction 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. |
Lernziel | Knowledge of the basic architecture and spatial data handling capabilities of geographic information systems. |
Inhalt | Theoretical 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. |
Skript | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, Tutorial: Introduction to ArcGIS Pro |
Literatur | Longley, 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. |