Opensource – introduction to QGIS software Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2019

Module name: Opensource – introduction to QGIS software
Module code: 04-GF-S2-1111
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2019
Semester: winter semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The student learns the specifics of the example open source GIS software – QGIS – user interface, tools options and helpful plugins. Acquires skills: creating vector data models, data visualization, data transformation to chosen coordinate systems, raster image registration in given projection. He/she learns to solve problems that arise while working at QGIS.
Prerequisites:
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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 defines the basic concepts in the field of GIS and knows the specifics of the Opensource GIS software [04-GF-S2-1111_1]
 KGG2_W01 [2/5]
The student uses available sources of geographic information, including electronic once, uses basic algorithms and QGIS techniques to describe phenomena and data analysis, he can supplement databases [04-GF-S2-1111_2]
 KGG2_U03 [4/5]
The student can set priorities for the implementation of specific tasks [04-GF-S2-1111_3]
 KGG2_K03 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Project [04-GF-S2-1111_w_1]
Verification of knowledge and skills based on a projects made during laboratory exercises
 04-GF-S2-1111_1 04-GF-S2-1111_2 04-GF-S2-1111_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
laboratory classes [04-GF-S2-1111_fs_1]
Performing by the student work related to the implementation of the projects including the raster image registration to given coordinate system, vectorisation of the spatial data, its stylisation, cartographic visualization of the results
 30
Preparation of materials, development of laboratory results, read the literature on the subject, consultations.
 70 Project [04-GF-S2-1111_w_1]
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