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103-0237-00L 6 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-MATH , D-BAUG , D-INFK

Advanced GIS

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Martin Raubal

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:13

Abstract

The course deals with advanced topics in GIS, such as Business aspects and Legal issues; Human-Computer Interaction; Cognitive Issues in GIS; Geosensors; Big Spatial Data; Spatial Statistics; and Machine Learning for GIS.

Objective

Students will get a detailed overview of advanced GIS topics. They will work on small projects in the lab and perform practical tasks related to topics such as Spatial Statistics, Spatial Machine Learning, Big Spatial Data, Human-Computer Interaction, and Geosensors.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides and related material will be made available in digital form.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

The grade will be determined by (i) a 30 minutes oral exam and (ii) a compulsory continuous performance assessment, i.e., lab assignments submitted during the semester. Specifically, the final grade depends 70% on the exam and 30% on the assignments.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Advanced GIS	Mon 13:45-16:30 (HIL C 10.2)	3 h weekly