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Course: Geographic Information Systems III

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Course title Geographic Information Systems III
Course code USII/FGIS3
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Komárková Jitka, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to problems of the remote sensing (RS) Physical base of the remote sensing and spectral demonstration of selected surface types in particular spectral segments Conventional methods of RS Remote sensing in the thermal spectral segment Remote sensing in the microwave spectral segment. Satellite systems Application of RS Pre-processing of image records Highlighting of image records Spatial highlighting Spectral highlighting Classification of the digital image record Recognition of changes on the RS materials New trends in RS a image processing

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Skills training
  • Contact teaching - 52 hours per semester
  • Independent critical reading - 8 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an exam - 50 hours per semester
  • Individual project - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with the complex regional space analyses using analytical and synthetic functions of geographical information systems.
Students will be familiar with remote sensing and digital image processing. Students will be able to apply selected technology in practice.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of geographic information systems and cartography is expected.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Home assignment evaluation

The assignment is granted upon elaboration of the seminar paper. The examination consists of oral part. The level of knowledge is examined as well as the student ability to apply acquired knowledge on practical problem-solving (i.e. project defense).
Recommended literature
  • DEMERS, M., N. Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems. 2009. ISBN 9780470129067.
  • DOBROVOLNÝ, P. Dálkový průzkum Země. Brno, 1998.
  • KOMÁRKOVÁ, J, KOPÁČKOVÁ, H. Geografické informační systémy.
  • LIANG, S. Advances in Land Remote Sensing: System, Modeling, Inversion and Application. ISBN 9781402064494.
  • LILLESAND, T. M., KIEFER, R. W. Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation. 2005. ISBN 047087001X.
  • LIU, J. G. Essential Image Processing and Gis For Remote Sensing. 2009. ISBN 9780470510315.
  • LONGLEY, P. A., GOODCHILD, M. F., MAGUIRE, D. J., RHIND, D. W. Geographic Information Systems and Science. Wiley, 2005. ISBN 978-0470870013.
  • QIHAO WENG. Remote Sensing and GIS Integration: Theories, Methods and Applications. ISBN 9780071606530.
  • Slocum, Terry A. Thematic cartography and geovisualization. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, 2009. ISBN 978-0-13-229834-6.
  • Tuček, Ján. Geografické informační systémy : principy a praxe. Praha: Computer Press, 1998. ISBN 80-7226-091-X.
  • VOŽENÍLEK, V. Geografické informační systémy I - pojetí, historie, základní komponenty. Olomouc, 2001.


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