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103-0233-01L 3 Credits BSC D-BAUG
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GIS I (for Environmental Engineers)

GIS I (für Umweltingenieurwissenschaften)

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Peter Kiefer
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:47:32

Abstract

Fundamentals of geoinformation technologies: spatial data modeling, metrics & topology, vector and raster data, thematic data, spatial queries and analysis, spatial databases; lab sessions with GIS software

Objective

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 Thematische Daten Räumliche Abfragen & Analysen Geodatenbanken

Resources

Lecture Notes

Vorlesungspräsentationen werden digital zur Verfügung gestellt.

Literature

Bartelme, N. (2005). Geoinformatik - Modelle, Strukturen, Funktionen (4. Auflage). Berlin: Springer. Bill, R. (2016). Grundlagen der Geo-Informationssysteme (6. Auflage): Wichmann. Worboys, M., & Duckham, M. (2004). GIS - A Computing Perspective (2nd Edition). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

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 I (für Umweltingenieurwissenschaften)
Vorlesung: Fr 12-14 (14-tägig, ab 1. Semesterwoche). Übungen in Gruppen: Di 8-10 oder Fr 12-14 (14-tägig, ab 2. Semesterwoche). Letzte Semesterwoche: Übung für beide Gruppen am Di 21.12.2021 8-10.
  • Tue 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 15.2)
  • Fri 11:45-13:30 (HIL E 15.2)
  • Fri 11:45-13:30 (HIL E 6)
2 h weekly

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