ZX404 Introduction to secrets of maps and GIS - online

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Asynchronous teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Radim Štampach, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Kateřina Tajovská, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Radim Štampach, Ph.D.
Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Mgr. Radim Štampach, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Geography – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Prerequisites
TYP_STUDIA(N) && (!PROGRAM(B-GEK)) && (!PROGRAM(N-FYZG)) && (!PROGRAM(N-SGR)) && (!PROGRAM(N-GKG))
Students interested in the subject must be able to handle common computer tasks and be interested in maps and geography.
Students can work on their computers or computers in university study rooms or terminal servers. If they are working on their computers, they should install a university license in ArcGIS Pro. More information about the ArcGIS Pro university license: https://it.muni.cz/sluzby/software/esri-arcgis. ArcGIS Pro is installed in university classrooms and terminal servers.
It is also possible to work in another GIS program if the student is used to it. If he complies with all the rules while completing the assignment, his exercises will be accepted.
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
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Course objectives
The goal of the subject is to introduce students of programs other than geography and cartography to the topic of geographic information systems (GIS) and their possible use in different fields - including student's fields of study.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students will understand the environment of GIS programs. They will be able to perform the most common tasks in them - perform fundamental spatial analyses and create basic types of maps. In addition to the general map of the chosen one, they will learn to create statistical maps and three-dimensional visualizations using digital terrain models. In addition to creating maps and visualizations, students will also learn the basics of GIS analysis. Familiarity with existing freely available data sources will also be included.
Syllabus
  • Choosing of area of interest.
  • Basic control of GIS programs.
  • The most common tasks in GIS.
  • Publicly available data sources and their use in GIS.
  • Creating a general map of the territory.
  • Creating a statistical map according to the selected topic.
  • Working with GPS data.
  • Working with Web services.
  • 3D visualization in GIS.
  • Terrain models - creation and use in analyses.
  • The final presentation of project outputs.
  • Providing feedback on the project.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • MIKLÍN, Jan, Radek DUŠEK, Luděk KRTIČKA and Oto KALÁB. Tvorba map. Vydání první. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita, Přírodovědecká fakulta, 2018, 299 stran. ISBN 9788075990174. info
    not specified
  • Multimediální učebnice kartografie. Online: https://ucebnice.geogr.muni.cz/kartografie/
  • SLOCUM, Terry A. Thematic cartography and geographic visualization. 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005, x, 518. ISBN 0130351237. info
Teaching methods
The course is prepared in the form of e-learning (interactive curriculum). This is based on practical exercises in the taught software based on real tasks. The interactive curriculum also includes short presentations on the topic currently being discussed. During the semester, students will prepare and submit individual exercises.
The main GIS program used is ArcGIS Pro, whose license every student of Masaryk University can install on their computer. More information: https://it.muni.cz/sluzby/software/esri-arcgis. However, it is possible to use another GIS program according to the student's choice. If he complies with all the rules, his exercises will be accepted.
If part of the e-learning materials is unclear, or if some other problem occurs, students can ask the teacher for a personal consultation and explanation of the subject matter at any time.
Assessment methods
At the end of the semester, one joint meeting will be held on an online platform. In the form of a colloquium, students will present their outputs (maps and visualizations) created during the semester in front of the teacher and other students. Students will then complete an online form to provide feedback on the completed course.
The conditions for obtaining credit are the successful submission of all exercises, the presentation of your results at the final meeting, and the submission of feedback on the subject.
Language of instruction
Czech
Study support
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/sci/podzim2024/ZX404/index-UyrSOF.qwarp?fakulta=1431;obdobi=9543;kod=ZX404;predmet=1621965,1621967;qni=1
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Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Note related to how often the course is taught: online výuka.
Information on course enrolment limitations: nelze zapsat pro studenty jednooborového studia programů B-GEK, N-AGG, N-FYG, N-GKG, N-SGR
Teacher's information
The teaching materials of the course were created within the project MUNI/IVV/0529/2023 Innovation of the subject ZX404 Introduction to the secrets of maps and GIS - online, which was solved in the period 01/07/2023 - 30/06/2024.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, spring 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2020, autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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