GIS applications on the Internet (WebGIS) Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: GIS applications on the Internet (WebGIS)
Module code: W2-GF-S2-235
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The course is to enable students to acquire basic operating principles and the use of GIS applications available for free on the internet in the browser window. Indicates the relationship between WebGIS applications and other fields of knowledge and application techniques. Familiarizes with the basics of work and the extensive use of geoportals, which provide a whole range of information about the study area. It gives the ability to use WebGIS applications and to perform simple spatial analyzes, data processing and their subsequent transfer to other GIS applications, as well as presentation of results in the form of thematic imagery. In addition, the course builds the awareness of the existence of huge spatial information resources available in various forms on the Internet, and learns how to search for sources with data.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
the student has extended knowledge in the field of geography sciences, basic terminology relating to WebGIS, WebCartography and geoportals; knows the current literature of the subject. The student has knowledge of the applied spatial data in earth sciences and WebGIS; knows the principles of data searching [W2-GF-S2-235 _1]
 KGG2_W01 [4/5] KGG2_W02 [3/5]
student uses geoportals and GIS software to solve specific problems in the field of geography sciences. Student is able to search and obtain spatial data on the Internet. Student can describe, analyze and interpret environmental processes and phenomena based on data from Internet sources. Student is able to critically select information from various sources, has the ability to use the acquired knowledge in practice (e.g. to create a thematic map [W2-GF-S2-235 _2]
 KGG2_U01 [3/5] KGG2_U02 [3/5] KGG2_U03 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W2-GF-S2-235 _fs_1] 5 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Monographic lecture [a02] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work W2-GF-S2-235 _1
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-235_fs _2] 35 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-235 _2
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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