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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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" Introduction to geographic information systems " Data types, raster and vector datasets " Features in ArcGIS, data attributes " Cartography basics, chart creating " Editing in ArcGIS " Labelling in ArcGIS " Spatial analysis in ArcGIS " Creating, editing, and managing Geodatabases " Getting Started with Cartographic Representations " GIS in transport, network analyses
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
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Learning outcomes
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The course is dedicated to the Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Attention is paid to the basic terms, structure of GIS, application of GIS, examples of GIS usage in practice, analytical functions of GIS and data visualization. Students will be able to create and edit cartographic data, manage and work with geodatabases and use the network analyses.
After the course completion the student is familiar with the basic work with GIS software.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Awarding course credit confirms that the student of the full-time mode of study has fulfilled the required attendance and other conditions which are defined by the lecturer. The examination (form, content, duration) is set in accordance with the Education and Examinatioin Regulations of UPa.
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Recommended literature
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Miller, H. J., Shaw S. L. Geographic Information Systems for Transportation. Oxford University Press 2001, ISBN, 0-19-512394-8.
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Thill, J. C. Geographic Information Systems in Transport Research. Emerald 2000, ISBN 0-08-043630-7.
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