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Lecturer(s)
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Pánek Jiří, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The aim of the course is to introduce possiblities of using GIS in the field of development and provide students with practical knowledge, sufficient for the application of GIS software.The subject focuses on practical skills with different GIS interfaces. Students are tought to use mainly ArcGIS 10 from ERSI and selected open-source GIS software. There is no previous GIS experience required, althought previous experience with IT is an asset. At the end of the semester students are expected to compile their own GIS project.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Demonstration, Work Activities
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Learning outcomes
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The main aim of the course is to introduce geographic information systems (GIS) to students and demonstrate its potential usage in the field of international development.
Upon completion of the course students are expected to have basic understanding of geographic information systems and be able to modify, analyse and visualise basic dataset.
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Prerequisites
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Ability to work with PC
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Analysis of Activities ( Technical works)
For succesful completion of the course, students are required to complete a practical exam covering the course material.
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Recommended literature
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Booth, B., Mitchel, A. (2001). Začínáme s ArcGIS. ESRI, Redlands, 253 s.
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Gorr, Wilpen L. (2007). GIS tutorial.
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Sherman, Gary E. (2008). Desktop GIS : mapping the planet with open source tools.
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Tuček, J. (1998). Geografické informační systémy : principy a praxe. Praha: Computer Press.
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Verjee, Firoz. (2010). GIS tutorial for humanitarian assistance.
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Voženílek, V. (2001). Geografické informační systémy I - pojetí, historie, základní komponenty. Olomouc: Vydavatelství UP.
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