Course: GIS for Geographers 1

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Course title GIS for Geographers 1
Course code KGG/KGIG1
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course unspecified
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šimáček Petr, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course covers the following topics: types and sources of digital data for use in GIS software; creation of spatial and attribute data; selection of cartographic projections; georeferencing; querying attribute and spatial data; cartographic design.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Demonstration, Training in job and motor Skils
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 14 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 35 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 15 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The goal of this course is to acquire basic proficiency in handling GIS software using ArcGIS Pro.
Upon completion of the course, students will understand basic theory and terminology of the GIS field, and will be able to use ArcGIS Pro software at a basic level.
Prerequisites
Knowledge and skills from the course "Maps and GIS" (KGG/MAG), and high school-level knowledge of geography, mathematics and information technology. Ability to work independently on a computer.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analysis of Activities ( Technical works), Seminar Work, Written exam

Active participation in classes, elaboration of seminar works to the required standard, final examination.
Recommended literature
  • Geletič, J., Hladiš, L., Šimáček, P. (2013). Úvod do ArcGIS 10. Olomouc.
  • Price, M. (2023). Mastering ArcGIS Pro.


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