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GIS - Introduction into Geoinformation Science and Technology

GIST - Einführung in die räumlichen Informationswissenschaften und -technologien

Lecturers & Examiners: Monika Anna Maria Niederhuber
Number of participants limited to 50.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:16

Abstract

Theoretical basics and fundamental concepts of Geographic Information Science (GIS) are imparted and subsequently further elaborated with the software ArcGIS.At the end, the students will be able to independently solve basic realistic GIS problems.

Objective

Students are able to - elucidate the theoretical and conceptional foundations of geographic information systems (GIS) - independently perform normal GIS work using commercial software and practical examples

Content

The course covers the following topics: - What is GIS? What are spatial data? - The representation of reality by means of spatial data models: vector, raster, TIN - The four phases of data modelling: Spatial, conceptual, logical and physical model - Possibilities of data collection - Transition of reference frame - Spatial Analysis I: query and manipulation of vector data - Spatial Analysis II: operators and functions with raster data - Digital elevation models and derived products - Process modelling with vector and raster data - Presentation possibilities of spatial data One Friday is reserved for a field trip or guest speaker;

Resources

Literature

Paul A. Longley, Michael F. Goodchild, David J. Maguire, David W. Rhind (2010): Geographic Information Systems and Science. John Wiley & Son, Ltd. Chichester. Norbert Bartelme (2005): Geoinformatik - Modelle, Strukturen, Funktionen. Springer Verlag. Heidelberg. Ralf Bill (2010): Grundlagen der Geo-Informationssysteme. 5., völlig neu bearbeitete Auflage. Wichmann Verlag. Heidelberg.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Informationen zum Erwerb der Kreditpunkte werden in der Vorlesung bekannt gegeben.

Registration & Places

Max Places
50

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture GIST - Einführung in die räumlichen Informationswissenschaften und -technologien
Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
  • Fri 10:00-12:00 (ON LI NE)
2 h weekly
practical/laboratory course GIST - Einführung in die räumlichen Informationswissenschaften und -technologien
Für die Übungen müssen die Studierenden auf verschiedene Zeitfenster aufgeteilt werden. Zur Verfügung stehen: Dienstag 12 - 14 und Fr 14 - 16 Uhr. Bei Bedarf auch Mo 10 - 12. Eine Zuteilung wird in der ersten Semesterwoche durchgeführt. Die genauen Unterrichtszeiten von ONLINE - Veranstaltungen werden von den Dozierenden kommuniziert.
  • Mon 10:00-12:00 (ON LI NE)
  • Tue 12:00-14:00 (ON LI NE)
  • Fri 14:00-16:00 (ON LI NE)
3 h weekly

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