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651-4267-00L 5 Credits MSC D-ERDW

Advanced Geographic Information Science V (University of Zürich)

Vertiefung Geographische Informationswissenschaft V (Universität Zürich)

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Abstract

This elective module provides an in-depth study of basic concepts and techniques of GIS at an advanced level. This is intended to provide a foundation for independent and well-informed development of GIS application projects.

Objective

- Knowledge of important terms and aspects of spatial data quality and data uncertainty, and can discuss them for given data. - Ability to explain in detail how selected spatial algorithms work. Ability to discuss and compare alternative algorithms and implementations for given spatial problems. - Ability to propose relevant GIS analyses and their implementation for complex spatial problems and to justify your choice. - Understanding the important relationship between GIS and spatial databases as well as the increasing importance of internet applications of spatial data.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Anmeldemodalitäten, Datum und Ort dieser Leistungskontrolle werden ausschliesslich von der UZH festgelegt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Vertiefung Geographische Informationswissenschaft (Universität Zürich)
**Kurs an der Universität Zürich**
No time listed 2 h weekly
exercise Vertiefung Geographische Informationswissenschaft (Universität Zürich)
**Kurs an der Universität Zürich**
No time listed 2 h weekly

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