Laser scanning - data collecting and analysis Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2022

Module name: Laser scanning - data collecting and analysis
Module code: W2-GF-S2-234
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2022
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The course enables student to increase his knowledge on processing of laser scanning data and use them in geographical information systems and other scientific research. The student participating in the course have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with methodology of acquisition and processing of laser scanning data. The student organize workflow in the field, process their own data and use them for monitoring and understanding of fundamental phenomena and processes happened on the earth's surface.
Prerequisites:
The course is provided in English therefore students attending it should be able to understand written and spoken English
Key reading:
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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 the knowledge of basic concepts and terminology relating to laser scanning and processing of laser data. The student is aware of the most recent achievements in laser scanning and their importance with regard to other fields of sciences. [W2-GF-S2-234_1]
 KGG2_W02 [3/5]
The student can operate the laser scanner. The student knows the general applicability of software used for acquisition and processing of laser scanning data. The student applies different methods of data processing. The student can use laser scanning data in interpretation and presentation of wide spectrum of phenomena and processes taking place on the earth's surface. Recognizes the utility of laser scanning in scientific research, and shows a need of permanent actualizing of specialist knowledge and skills. [W2-GF-S2-234_2]
 KGG2_U01 [4/5] KGG2_U03 [4/5] KGG2_U04 [4/5] KGG2_K02 [3/5] KGG2_K03 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test [W2-GF-S2-234_w_1]
Verification of knowledge gained from lectures and from literature
 W2-GF-S2-234_1
Project [W2-GF-S2-234_w_2]
The student during the course will do the project finished with the report. The final mark will encompass proper processing of data and ability to correct presentation and interpretation of the results.
 W2-GF-S2-234_2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [W2-GF-S2-234_fs_1]
The lecture part of this course will focus on theory of laser scanner. Examples of practical application of scanning in environmental sciences will be provided. Lectures are in the form of multimedial presentations.
 5
The student will be encourage to further explore the topics discussed during the lectures based on proposed literature and publications
 20 Test [W2-GF-S2-234_w_1]
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-234_fs_2]
Practical exercises with laser scanner and solving environmental problems with laser data
 35
The student analyzes results from practical exercises and prepares the report.
 40 Project [W2-GF-S2-234_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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