Geographic Information Systems

Course code: 155GISE
Course guarantor: Ing. Tomáš Janata, Ph.D., prof. Ing. Jiří Cajthaml, Ph.D.
Form of exams: A,EX
Number of credits: 6 credits
Weekly load: 2+2

Abstract	(semestr )
GISE is a set of lectures describing the basic terms, principles, models and tools for using geographic information systems for various applications and purposes. Systems using vector and raster data are explained.
Content
1. GIS definition, brief history, basic applications 2. Vector data, raster data 3. Geometric information, classes, attributes, data types 4. Dimensions – spatial, topologic, temporal, attribute, graphic, 5. Vector modelling and raster modelling 6. Analytic functions in vector and raster GIS 7. Digital Terrain Model 8. Geomorphometry 9. Geospatial Analysis and modelling – global statistics, map algebra 10. Geospatial Analysis and modelling – spatial interpolation and approximation 11. Geospatial Analysis and modelling – raster map buffers, cost surface, least cost path cumulative cost surface 12. Interpolation 13. Interpolations – geostatistics
Literature
*Compulsory literature*: [1] Konecny, G. (2014): Geoinformation, Taylor & Francis, 436 str. ISBN 978-1-4200-6856-6 [2] Campbell, J., Shin, M.: Geographic Information System Basics. eBook.2018. Saylor.org ISBN-13: 978-1453321973.
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