Spatial Information Systems 1400-215SIP

The classes will contain a short introductory presentation for the core practical part.
Thematic scope of the course:
• databases: data types, normalization, relations, data quality,
• basics of cartography, digital maps: coordinate systems, projections, types of GIS data,
• GIS software: commercial (ArcGIS) and OpenSource (QGIS) - overview and comparison of functionalities and usage range,
• creating geodatabases: types and formats of GIS databases, importing and transformation of data,
• making maps and data visualization: work with layers, object attributes, data edition, classification based on attributes, using symbology for proper presentation of map content,
• data analysis: spatial and attribute-based data selection, generalizations, using relations and joins, summaries in different aspects and spatial scales.

Main fields of studies for MISMaP

geography
environmental protection
biology

Course coordinators

Zofia Rosińska
Dariusz Waluś

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

General:

Blended learning
Classroom

Term 2023Z:

Classroom

Term 2024Z:

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Basic computer skills, use of spreadsheets.

Assessment criteria

The assessed skills will be connected with processing and elaboration of maps, both in terms of technique and content. The final exam will have a form of a set of tasks divided into importing, processing, analysis and presentation of data.

Bibliography

http://resources.arcgis.com/en/Tutorials/
http://www.qgistutorials.com/en/