Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Field of study: Environmental Protection
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023

Module name: Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Module code: 1OS_23_16
Programme code: W2-S1OS19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The main goal is to introduce you to the basic definitions of GIS. Determining the types and attributes of geographic data. Understanding the characteristics of GIS data. Getting to know spatial databases and the possibilities of their visualization. Principles of creating vector data models. Learning the principles of data transformation and coordinate systems. Advantages of the layered structure of the GIS system. Raster image registration. Basics of spatial analysis. Map types thematic in GIS. Digital Terrain Model (DTM). Error sources in GIS. Overview of selected software packages.
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]
Defines the basic concepts in the field of GIS, knows the development of this field and the research methods used. [1OS_23_16_1]
 1OS_W07 [3/5] 1OS_W08 [3/5]
Understands the relationship between GIS achievements and the possibilities of their use in socio-economic life. [1OS_23_16_2]
 1OS_W02 [2/5] 1OS_W06 [3/5]
Uses basic GIS algorithms and techniques to describe phenomena and data analysis [1OS_23_16_3]
 1OS_W07 [3/5] 1OS_W08 [3/5] 1OS_U01 [2/5]
Is able to complement and improve the acquired knowledge and skills in the use of online spatial data sources. [1OS_23_16_4]
 1OS_U02 [2/5] 1OS_U08 [3/5] 1OS_K02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [1OS_23_16_fs_1] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01]  course work 1OS_23_16_1 1OS_23_16_2 1OS_23_16_3 1OS_23_16_4
laboratory classes [1OS_23_16_fs_2] 35 Working with a computer [d01] 
Project scheduling [e04]  		course work 1OS_23_16_1 1OS_23_16_2 1OS_23_16_3 1OS_23_16_4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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