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103-0233-01L 3 Credits BSC D-BAUG

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GIS I

Lecturers & Examiners: Stefan Henrich, Janine Anouk Sutter

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:01

Abstract

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

Objective

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

Content

Modellierung von raumbezogenen Informationen Geometrische und semantische Modelle Topologie und Metrik Raster und Vektormodelle Datenbanken Anwendungsbeispiele Diverse Übungen

Resources

Lecture Notes

Geoinformationssysteme, Band 1, Alessandro Carosio

Literature

- Geoinformatik, N.Bartelme, Springer Verlag, ISBN 3-540-58580-X - Grundlagen der Geo-Informationssysteme Band 1+2, R. Bill, Wichmann-Verlag

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 15 minutes

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	GIS I	Thu 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 8)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Environmental Engineering Bachelor
- 3. Semester (Programme Regulations 2003)
  - Compulsory Courses 3. Semester
    - Examination Block 1
Geomatics Engineering and Planning Bachelor
- 3. Semester (Programme Regulations 2003)
  - Compulsory Courses 3. Semester
    - Examination Block 3 (In place of the German course 851-0703-01 Grundzüge des Rechts für Bauwissenschaften students can take the French course 851-0709-00 Droit civil.)