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103-0229-00L 3 Credits BSC D-BAUG

Project GIS & Cartography

Projekt GIS & Kartografie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Lorenz Hurni, Prof. Dr. Martin Raubal
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:41

Abstract

- Modelling and analysis of spatio-temporal and quantitative data using GIS tools.- Conception and design of a thematic map using GIS tools.

Objective

- Modelling and analysis of spatio-temporal and quantitative information using GIS tools. - Familiarisation with cartographic design tools for thematic maps. - Conceptualisation and design of thematic maps using GIS functions. - Communication of the analysis and design process to an interested specialist audience in an interactive blog format.

Content

The project includes the following topics and procedures: - Structuring and processing of quantitative data (statistical data, measurements, calculated numbers) of a specific topic in a geographical context. - Modelling and analysis of spatio-temporal and quantitative data using GIS tools. - Conception of a visualisation of this data by diagrams, choropleths, etc. - Preprocessing of suitable geodata for appropriate base maps. - Design and labelling of a thematic map using GIS tools. - Documentation in an interactive blog format.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts will be distributed.

Literature

References will be announced.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Die Note setzt sich zusammen aus der Projektbewertung GIS (50%) und der Projektbewertung Kartografie (50%).

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Projekt GIS & Kartografie
  • Tue 09:45-11:30 (HIL D 53)
2 h weekly

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