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103-2233-AAL 6 Credits MSC D-BAUG
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GIS Basics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Werner Kuhn
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:47:40

Abstract

Fundamentals in geoinformation technologies: database principles, including modeling of spatial information, geometric and semantic models, topology and metrics; practical training with GIS software.

Objective

Know the fundamentals in geoinformation technologies for the realization, application and operation of geographic information systems in engineering projects.

Content

Modelling of spatial information Geometric and semantic models Topology & metrics Raster and vector models Databases Applications Labs with GIS software

Resources

Literature

Worboys, M., & Duckham, M. (2004). GIS - A Computing Perspective (2nd ed.). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. O'Sullivan, D., & Unwin, D. (2010). Geographic Information Analysis (second ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study GIS Basics
Self-study course. No presence required.
No time listed 180 h semesterly

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