Course: Space Regional Analysis

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Course title Space Regional Analysis
Course code USII/PPAU
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
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)
  • Sedlák Pavel, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Jedlička Martin, Ing.
  • Komárková Jitka, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Hovad Jan, Ing.
Course content
Space analyses: definitions, history, purposes. Types of methods used. Types of data and their relationship to space analyses. Point data analyses. Line data analyses Polygon data analyses. Raster data analyses. Geostatistical analytical methods. Mathematical elements of maps. Cartographical methods. Animations.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Skills training
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.
The students will be able to independently complete complex space analyses.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of GIS and databases. Basic skills at analyses of vector data in ArcGIS.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination, Home assignment evaluation, Student performance assessment

Graded assignment is granted upon successful defence of an independent practical project during which the student shows his/her ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical cases.
Recommended literature
  • Allen, David W.. GIS tutorial 2 : for ArcGIS 10.. Redlands: ESRI Press, 2011. ISBN 978-1-58948-258-6.
  • Komárková, Jitka. Geografické informační systémy : pro kombinovanou formu studia. Pardubice: Univerzita Pardubice, 2005. ISBN 80-7194-819-5.
  • LONGLEY, P.A., GOODCHILD, M., MAGUIRE, D.J., RHIND, D,W. Geographic Information Systems and Science. John Wiley & Sons, 2010. ISBN 978-0470721445.
  • Slocum, Terry A. Thematic cartography and geovisualization. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, 2009. ISBN 978-0-13-229834-6.
  • Voženílek V. Aplikovaná kartografie I. Olomouc, 2004. ISBN 80-244-0270-X.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Informatics in Public Administration (2013) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional Development (2013) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional Development (2014) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional and Information Management (2014) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional Development (2013) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional and Information Management (2013) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Informatics in Public Administration (2014) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Regional Development (2014) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Administration Study plan (Version): Insurance Engineering (2013) Category: Economy 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter