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Course: Spatial Analysis and Spatial Interactions

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Course title Spatial Analysis and Spatial Interactions
Course code KGG/PAPI
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Exercise
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Klapka Pavel, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Halás Marián, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Attendace - 30 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to get students acquainted with the basic issues and quantitative methods of spatial analysis.
The students will recall basic terms and methods of spatial analysis of geographical data.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of methods in human geography.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Analysis of Activities ( Technical works)

Credit requirements: active participation in the tutorials, elaboration of assigned tasks. Exam requirements: knowledge within the scope of lecture and specified literature.
Recommended literature
  • Cliff, A.D., Haggett, P., Ord, J.K., Bassett, K., Davies, R. (1975). Elements of Spatial Structure: a Quantitative Approach. Cambridge.
  • Fotheringham, A. S., C. Brunsdon, Charlton, M. (2000). Quantitative Geography: Perspectives on Spatial Data Analysis. Sage.
  • Fotheringham, A. S., O'Kelly, M. E. (1989). Spatial interaction models: formulations and applications. London.
  • Fotheringham, S., Rogerson, P. eds. (2005). Spatial Analysis and GIS. London.
  • Haggett, P., Chorley, R.J. (1969). Network Analysis in Human Geography. London.
  • Haggett, P. (1965). Locational Analysis in Human Geography. London.
  • Morill, R. L. (1970). Spatial Organization of Society.
  • Robinson, G. M. (1998). Methods and techniques in human geography.
  • Stimson, R., Haynes, E.K. (2012). Studies in Applied Geography And Spatial Analysis.
  • Wilson, A.G. (2000). Complex Spatial Systems: the Modelling Foundations of Urban and Regional Analysis. Harlow.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Geography and Regional Development (2020) Category: Geography courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 29.01.2026 23:53. Data created for academic year 2025/2026