GIS applications on the Internet (WebGIS) Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2019

Module name: GIS applications on the Internet (WebGIS)
Module code: 04-GF-S2-1113
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2019
Semester: winter semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
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.
Prerequisites:
Basic skills of the GIS software (i.e. ArcGIS, QGIS)
Key reading:
(no information given)
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. [04-GF-S2-1113_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). [04-GF-S2-1113_2]
 KGG2_U01 [3/5] KGG2_U02 [3/5] KGG2_U03 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written test [04-GF-S2-1113_w_1]
Written test (different kind of questions: multiple-choice, completion, written answers). Verification of knowledge acquired by the student during lectures and individual reading of the recommended literature.
 04-GF-S2-1113_1
Continuous evaluation of the student’s work [04-GF-S2-1113_w_2]
Verification of knowledge and skills on the base student’s exercises.
 04-GF-S2-1113_1 04-GF-S2-1113_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 [04-GF-S2-1113_fs_1]
Introductory lectures on WebGIS and WebCartography (geoportals, geodatabases, WMS, WFS, WCS services, etc.) their use for environmental analyzes; creation thematic maps based on them. Use of audiovisual aids.
 5
Work with the recommended literature of the subject, including independent acquisition of knowledge about the indicated issues.
 20 Written test [04-GF-S2-1113_w_1]
laboratory classes [04-GF-S2-1113_fs_2]
Project implementation related to searching of services with spatial data on the Internet and performing (using WebGIS applications) environmental analyzes of selected areas based on them; preparation of presentations.
 35
Preparation of the data, preparation for the laboratory by familiarizing with the indicated issues, working out results from the laboratory.
 40 Continuous evaluation of the student’s work [04-GF-S2-1113_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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