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103-2233-AAL

GIS Basics

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Last Updated: 2026-07-21 00:35:30

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

Duckham, M., Sun, Q., Worboys, M. (2024). GIS - A Computing Perspective (3rd ed.). Routledge. O'Sullivan, D., & Unwin, D. (2010). Geographic Information Analysis (second ed.). Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley.

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