APZPB031 Geographical Information Systems

Institute of physics in Opava
winter 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Ing. Petr Čermák, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Petr Čermák, Ph.D.
Institute of physics in Opava
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(FAKULTA(FU) && TYP_STUDIA(B))
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Students will acquire basic knowledge of territorially oriented information systems not only in the Czech Republic (municipal information systems and state information systems). They will become familiar with the thematic structure of these systems, data and cartographic documents, as well as the standards used in the state information system. Attention is also paid to general familiarization with the main commercial products that are used for the creation of territorially oriented information systems. Seminars on the subject are aimed at developing knowledge about the use of information services in public administration.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- describe and explain the basic concepts and principles of digital cartography
- describe basic data sources, registers of the Czech Republic
- describe GIS systems by administrative units
- describe the basis of geographic information, graphic files for map processing
- the role of the CZSO and its services
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to GIS, basic concepts and principles, digital cartography
  • 2. Map data sources
  • 3. The state information system of the Czech Republic and its basic registers
  • 4. Territorial identification standards of the state information system
  • 5. GIS of municipalities with extended powers
  • 6. GIS in cities and municipalities
  • 7. Geographic Information
  • 8. Graphics files for map processing
  • 9. Czech Statistical Office and State Statistical Service
  • 10. Territorially oriented data of selected information systems
  • 11. Main commercial products used for creating territorially oriented information systems
  • 12. Summary of the curriculum
Literature
    required literature
  • VOŽENÍLEK, V.: Geografické informační systémy 1. Pojetí, historie, základní komponenty.
  • RAPANT, P.: Úvod do geografických informačních systémů.
  • David E. Davis: GIS. Jak si vytvářet vlastní mapy.
  • KOLÁŘ, J.: Geografické informační systémy 10.
  • RAPANT, P.: Geoinformační technologie.
Teaching methods
1. theoretical lectures
2. laboratory excersises(GIS)
Assessment methods
Active participation in exercises and solving all homeworks. Students demonstrate knowledge and overview of GIS in the scope of lectures (examination in the subject).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2020, winter 2022, winter 2023, winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (winter 2021, recent)
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