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Lecturer(s)
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Trojan Jakub, RNDr. MSc, Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Repetition of GIS in crisis management - coordinate systems, compositional elements, map layout; 2. Spatial analysis in crisis management - functions of map algebra; 3. Spatial analysis in crisis management - functions of overala algebra; 4. Raster analysis and models; 5. Visualization across different GIS - comparison of open source vs. proprietary software tools; 6. GIS in public administration and risk analysis of territory linked to information systems; 7. Map composition in external programs - use of Inkscape/Gimp in map design; 8. Critical evaluation and interpretation of datasets in crisis management; 9. Geoparticipation in territory risk anticipation; 10. Case study of analytical use of GIS in territory risk assessment;
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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- Home preparation for classes
- 30 hours per semester
- Participation in classes
- 42 hours per semester
- Preparation for examination
- 48 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| Basic IT knowledge |
| Basic IT knowledge |
| GIS knowledge at user level |
| GIS knowledge at user level |
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| Working with a PC at the level of an ordinary user |
| Working with a PC at the level of an ordinary user |
| Analysis of spatial data and ability to create thematic maps |
| Analysis of spatial data and ability to create thematic maps |
| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| Risk mapping methods and the use of GIS for data visualization. |
| Risk mapping methods and the use of GIS for data visualization. |
| Interpretation of GIS analysis outputs for decision-making processes. |
| Interpretation of GIS analysis outputs for decision-making processes. |
| Advanced analytical methods in GIS, such as working with raster and vector data. |
| Advanced analytical methods in GIS, such as working with raster and vector data. |
| Skills |
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| Creation of thematic maps focused on identifying vulnerable areas. |
| Creation of thematic maps focused on identifying vulnerable areas. |
| Spatial data analysis for assessing environmental or safety risks. |
| Spatial data analysis for assessing environmental or safety risks. |
| Proposing measures based on the results of GIS analyses to reduce risk in the area. |
| Proposing measures based on the results of GIS analyses to reduce risk in the area. |
| Evaluating the results of analyses and presenting them in the form of map outputs or reports. |
| Evaluating the results of analyses and presenting them in the form of map outputs or reports. |
| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| E-learning |
| E-learning |
| Exercises on PC |
| Exercises on PC |
| Activities related to graphics and visual arts |
| Activities related to graphics and visual arts |
| Lecturing |
| Lecturing |
| Projection (static, dynamic) |
| Projection (static, dynamic) |
| Skills |
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| E-learning |
| E-learning |
| Exercises on PC |
| Exercises on PC |
| Activities related to graphics and visual arts |
| Activities related to graphics and visual arts |
| Lecturing |
| Lecturing |
| Practice exercises |
| Practice exercises |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Analysis of the student's portfolio |
| Analysis of the student's portfolio |
| Oral examination |
| Oral examination |
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Recommended literature
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Bolstad, Paul. GIS fundamentals: a first text on geographic information systems. 6th edition.. 2019. ISBN 978-1-59399-552-2.
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Carter, J. Chris. Introduction to human geography: using ArcGIS online.. Redlands, California, 2023. ISBN 9781589487475.
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Masser, Ian. Geographic information systems to spatial data infrastructure: a global perspective.. Boca Raton: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, 2020. ISBN 978-1-138-58462-4.
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