DEM and geomorphometry application in environmental analysis and spatial planning Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2019

Module name: DEM and geomorphometry application in environmental analysis and spatial planning
Module code: 04-GF-S2-1116
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2019
Semester: summer semester 2019/2020
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The course is to enable students to acquire basic knowledge about digital elevation models (creation, analysis and visualization) and geomorphometry as a field of knowledge dealing with the quantification of phenomena and objects in the earth’s environment. The course provides information on the applicability of quantitative spatial data in Geographical Information Systems, earth sciences and spatial planning. It gives the ability to use various computer applications used in working with digital elevation models (DEMs).
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 earth sciences, basic terminology relating to geomorphometry and digital elevation models; knows the current literature of the subject. The student has knowledge of the applied empirical data in earth sciences and related sciences, including in the field of statistics and GIS; knows the principles of data acquisition and tools for their description. [04-GF-S2-1116_1]
 KGG2_W01 [4/5] KGG2_W02 [4/5]
Student uses advanced statistical techniques and GIS software to model, predict and solve specific problems in the field of earth sciences. Student is able to obtain and interpret spatial data and formulate appropriate conclusions based on them. Student can describe, analyze and interpret the causes and course of the natural processes and phenomena based on data from various sources and theoretical knowledge. [04-GF-S2-1116_2]
 KGG2_U01 [4/5] KGG2_U02 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written test [04-GF-S2-1116_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-S2-1116_1 04-GF-S2-1116_2
Continuous evaluation of the student’s work [04-GF-S2-1116_w_2]
Verification of knowledge and skills on the base student’s exercises.
 04-GF-S2-1116_1 04-GF-S2-1116_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-S2-1116_fs_1]
Introductory lectures on geomorphometry and digital elevation models, their types, methods of creation, verification methods, accuracy and applications to environmental analyzes and the creation of three-dimensional images based on them. Use of audiovisual aids.
 10
Work with the recommended literature of the subject, including independent acquisition of knowledge about the indicated issues.
 15 Written test [04-GF-S2-1116_w_1]
laboratory classes [04-GF-S2-1116_fs_2]
Project implementation - searching, acquiring and processing of relevant data sources (including electronic ones), preparation of presentations.
 30
Preparation of the data, preparation for the laboratory by familiarizing with the indicated issues, working out results from the laboratory.
 20 Continuous evaluation of the student’s work [04-GF-S2-1116_w_2]
Attachments
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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