Course: GIS and Territory Risk Assessment II.

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Course title GIS and Territory Risk Assessment II.
Course code LUEB/LCOG2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester 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)
  • Trojan Jakub, RNDr. MSc, Ph.D.
Course content
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;

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Participation in classes - 14 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 50 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 56 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Basic IT knowledge
Basic IT knowledge
GIS knowledge at user level
GIS knowledge at user level
Skills
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
Knowledge
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
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
Knowledge
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
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
Knowledge
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Oral examination
Oral examination
Recommended literature
  • Bolstad, Paul. GIS fundamentals: a first text on geographic information systems. 6th edition.. 2019. ISBN 978-1-59399-552-2.
  • Carter, J. Chris. Introduction to human geography: using ArcGIS online.. Redlands, California, 2023. ISBN 9781589487475.
  • 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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