Course - Geographic Information Systems, technologies behind - TBA4250
Geographic Information Systems, technologies behind
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
Course content
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from a technical point of view. Spatial data models, topology, network operations, cartographic generalization, information theory and other elements that are behind a GIS. In a project work the students will be enabled to use some of this technology by development of a map-based application.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student is supposed to have knowledge about
- Basic concepts for handling geographic information
- How to use Fuzzy Sets in connection with geographic information
- How to organize topological connections between geographic objects
- Technology for the portrayal of geographic information on the Internet
- Data structures for the representation of geographic information in various dimensions
- Important algorithms used in geographic information systems (GIS)
- Information theory and cartographic communication
- Techniques for cartographic animations
- 3D GIS and network analysis
- Quality and uncertainty in geographic information
Skills
The student is supposed to know how to:
- Choose the suitable data structure and use it for geographic objects
- Implement a map application (Web, pad, mobile unit) where elements from the discussed technology are used
- Make a map application that have 2-way interaction with a data base
- Make a map application, within a given theme, which has a carefully considered and good user interface
- Make a map application where the cartographic content is communicated in a good way and in accordance with the theory
General competence
The student is supposed to know how to:
- Handling geographic data in a computer
- Give a well considered presentation of geographic information in an electronic media
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises and projects
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
A certain number of exercises must be approved to gain access to the exam. The number of exercises that must be approved is stated at the start of the semester.
The assessment in the course consists of a written exam (51%) and a project assignment (49%). The result for each assessment is given as a letter grade. All sub-assessments must be passed to receive a passing grade in the course.
If there is a re-sit examination of the written exam, the examination form may be changed from written to oral. exam. Re-sit exam for the other part of the assessment must be done in the semester in which the course is taught.
Recommended previous knowledge
Knowledge within data bases, programming, algorithms and data structures.
Required previous knowledge
TBA4240 Geografiske informasjonssystemer or equivalent.
Course materials
Information in the start of the semester
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIB6025 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Geomatics
- Map subjects
- Technological subjects