Ze0107 Geoinformatics for Geographers 1

Faculty of Education
Spring 2019
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Mgr. Hana Pokorná, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Radim Stuchlík, Ph.D. (seminar tutor), Mgr. Jana Truhlářová (deputy)
Mgr. Jana Truhlářová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Mgr. Hana Pokorná, Ph.D.
Department of Geography – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Kateřina Brabcová
Supplier department: Department of Geography – Faculty of Education
Timetable
Thu 19:00–19:50 učebna 50
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
Ze0107/01: each even Wednesday 16:00–17:50 učebna 72, H. Pokorná
Ze0107/02: each odd Wednesday 16:00–17:50 učebna 72, H. Pokorná
Ze0107/03: each even Thursday 10:00–11:50 učebna 72, H. Pokorná
Ze0107/04: each odd Thursday 10:00–11:50 učebna 72, H. Pokorná
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
Geoinformatics and geoinformation technologies include, in particular, geographic information systems, remote sensing of the Earth, and global navigation systems used for a number of useful rescue services, for the creation of maps, field orientation, cadastre management, or for scientific experimentation. Understanding geographic information and geographic data, searching, displaying, interpreting and using it in practical life, in science and in education is a necessary part of the training of geographic education professionals. The seminars focus on the development of skills in geoinformation technologies freely accessible via the Internet, such as map servers, portals depicting aeronautical and satellite data, satellite and radar animation applications and smartphone applications. The course includes the analysis of geographic information, geographic data in geography teaching, presentations of current school practice related to this topic, examples of recommended practice, examples of methodological and working sheets supporting the development of pupils' skills. The students are going to: - acquire the basics of the theory necessary for working with geographic data, the ability to search and interpret geographic data, - Understand the principles of working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the use of GIS in practice, including the possibilities for use in the educational process, - Understand and be able to explain the usage of web map servers with examples of their application in geography teaching, acquire basic theories of Earth Remote Sensing, including their input data: satellite and aerial imagery - Learn to interpret satellite data and use them effectively in teaching of geography, - master the basic theory of global positioning systems, - work with map servers with understanding, - work with ArcGIS on-line software, - work with Google Earth with understanding, - visually interpret satellite and aeronautical data,
Syllabus
  • Syllabus of lectures: - Introduction to geoinformatics, geoinformation technology. - Geographic information and geographic data. - Geographic information systems. Vector data. Rasty data. Surfaces. Data analysis. Data visualization. - Map servers. - Earth exploration, physical nature, satellite and aeronautical data, satellite systems. - Global Navigation Systems; Summary of the content of the subject. Syllabus of exercises: - Map servers - National Geoportal INPIRE, Czech Geological Survey, ČUZAK, working with map servers, evaluation of map servers. - Working with aeronautical and satellite data, visual interpretation, animation. Czech Hydrometeorological Authority as a source of satellite imagery and radar data, use in education. - Google Earth - working with the software and using it in geography and education. - GIS on-line. Work with a geographic information system with ArcGIS on-line application. - GPS, navigation, smart phones and their use in geography teaching. - ESA and NASA and their educational activities.
Teaching methods
lectures and seminars
Assessment methods
Exam: a written test Satisfactory protocols recognized by the teacher
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2018, Spring 2020.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2019, recent)
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