Subject 'Geoinformation Systems GIS'

Name in Estonian: Geoinfosüsteem GIS

Year: 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015

Status	passive
State code	ERA084
Study language	Estonian
Chair	Rakendusgeodeesia
Credit points	2 CP; 3 ECTS
Grading method	Grade prelim

General description

The components, types, creation principles of geo information systems. GIS usage fields and applications. Usage of different data sources, data transformation. GIS software, data bases.

General aim

The objective of the course is to give the students knowledge about geo information systems, different types of space data; gathering, keeping, analysing, and presenting them. Practically is tried out the use of space data with the respective software

Aim

Having passed the course, the student understands different geo information systems and can use space data in different projects

Form description

Lectures, seminars, practical classes, group work, independent work

Literature

Bernhardsen T., 2002. Geographic Information Systems. An Introduction. 3-rd Ed. John Wiley and Sons.
Jagomägi T., 1999. Geoinformaatika praktikuile. Regio.
Longley P.A., Goodchild M.F., Maguire D.J. and Rhind D.W., 2001. Geographic
Information Systems and Science. John Wiley and Sons.

Is taught in following curricula

2014: RG

2013: RG

2012: GI

2011: GI

2010: GI

2009: GI

2008: GI

2007: GI

2006: GI

2005: GI

2004: GI