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Fundamentals of GIS
GIS GZ
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:47
Abstract
Fundamentals of geographic information systems: spatial data modeling; metrics & topology; vector, raster and network data; thematic data; spatial statistics; system architectures; data quality; spatial queries and analysis; geovisualisation; spatial databases; group project with GIS software
Objective
Knowing theoretical aspects of geographic information regarding data acquisition, representation, analysis and visualisation. Knowing the fundamentals of geoinformation technologies for the realization, application and operation of geographic information systems in engineering projects.
Content
- Einführung GIS & GIScience - Konzeptionelles Modell & Datenschema - Vektorgeometrie & Topologie - Rastergeometrie und -algebra - Netzwerke - Thematische Daten - Räumliche Statistik - Systemarchitekturen & Interoperabilität - Datenqualität, Unsicherheiten & Metadaten - Räumliche Abfragen und Analysen - Präsentation raumbezogener Daten - Geodatenbanken
Resources
Lecture Notes
Vorlesungspräsentationen werden digital zur Verfügung gestellt.
Literature
Bill, R. (2016). Grundlagen der Geo-Informationssysteme (6. Auflage): Wichmann. Bartelme, N. (2005). Geoinformatik - Modelle, Strukturen, Funktionen (4. Auflage). Berlin: Springer.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- Keine
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
GIS GZ
Vorlesung: Mo 10-12
Übungen: Do 8-11
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5 h weekly |