This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced spatial data modeling and analysis, including e.g. network or least-cost analyses. It introduces geoprocessing techniques using Python and ArcGIS, emphasizing the automation and scripting of complex GIS workflows.Upon completion, students will have acquired the technical and methodological foundations for advanced GIS analysis.

The course communicates the basics of the Python programming language and provides a general introduction to the ArcGIS Pro Python scripting framework. It also introduces several Python libraries (pandas, numpy, scipy, statsmodels, geopandas, rasterio) that greatly extend the capabilities of spatial data analysis and modelling.

Introduction to the fundamental concepts and data processing capabilities of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Practical application of geospatial data management and analysis functions based on a selected geoscience project.