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for academic year 2024/2025
Palacký University Olomouc

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Course: Introduction to GIS: Geospatial Technologies for the Social Sciences

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Course title	Introduction to GIS: Geospatial Technologies for the Social Sciences
Course code	KPE/UGIS
Organizational form of instruction	Lecture + Seminary
Level of course	Bachelor
Year of study	not specified
Semester	Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits	4
Language of instruction	Czech
Status of course	Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction	Face-to-face
Work placements	This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components	None

Lecturer(s)
Šafr Filip, Mgr.
Course content
The course is focused on a detailed presentation of geographic information systems. Emphasis is placed especially on practical exercises, in which students are introduced to the basics of geoprocessing and spatial data analysis for social sciences. Each exercise aims to introduce both different analytical methods and datasets. Exercises are supplemented by a theoretical introduction and practical examples led by the teacher.
Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basics of working with geographic information systems (GIS) with emphasis on the use in the social sciences. Course participants will be introduced to basic terms and sources of geospatial data. Practical exercises will be used for ilustrating endless possibilities of visualization and analysis of spatial data. The course will utilize free software packages, so participants will be able to use their own laptops and continue working with the software at the end of the course. The graduate of the course should be able to successfully apply the acquired skills both in their own research and academic work, as well as in future employment. Understanding of basic concepts and analytical possibilities of GIS.
Prerequisites
Ability to work independently on a computer. Basic knowledge of social science methodology is an advantage in some practical exercises, but it is not a prerequisite.
Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Written exam Examination in the scope of teaching and assigned information sources.
Recommended literature
Miklín, J., Dušek, R., Krtička, L. & Kaláb, O. (2018). ). Tvorba map. Ostrava: Ostravská univerzita.. Shellito, B. A. (2012). Introduction to geospatial technologies. New York: W.H. Freeman and Co.. Smith, M., Goodchild, M. & Longley, P. (2015). Geospatial Analysis. Winchelsea: The Winchelsea Press..

Study plans that include the course

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Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): Governance and Democracy (2019)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): International Relations and Security (2023)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): Political Science (2019)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): Political Communication and Marketing (2019)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): International Relations and Security (2019)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): War and Peace Studies (2023)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): European Union (2023)	Category: Economy	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): Political Analysis and Strategy (2023)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): European Studies and Diplomacy (2023)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): International Relations and Security (2019)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): Political Analysis and Strategy (2019)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): European Studies and Diplomacy (2019)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): Political Science (2023)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): Political Science (2019)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): Political Communication and Marketing (2023)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): European Studies and Diplomacy (2019)	Category: Social sciences	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts	Study plan (Version): European Union (2019)	Category: Economy	-	Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -

Palacký University Olomouc, date of update: 13.06.2025 23:55. Data created for academic year 2024/2025