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Identical coursesGeographic Information Systems (B-KUL-G0P10A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Van Orshoven Jos (coordinator) | Van Orshoven Jos | Vanmaercke Matthias Is included in these courses of study
Activities
1 ects. Terrain Modelling, Spatial Interpolation and Error Propagation in GIS (B-KUL-G0M86a)
Content
This LA introduces the use of digital terrain models and spatial interpolation techniques in a GI (Geographic Information)-environment
I. Digitale terrain models (DTMs)
- data models for DTMs
- creation of a DTM
- applications DTM's: profiles, blok diagrams, viewshed analysis, calculation of morphometric variables
II. Interpolation and classification
- Interpolation using crisp borders
- Trend surfaces
- Local methods: linear interpolation, splines, moving averages, Kriging
III. Errors and error propagation
- "Evident" sources of error
- Errors in the original data or due to natural variations
- Errors associated with data manipulation: overlays of vector- and raster layers
- Dealing with data uncertainty: use of fuzzy sets and Monte Carlo simulations
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This Learning Activity is taught in English
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Lectures are interactive, where theory and small exercises are combined
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1 ects. Spatial Data Modelling and GIS (B-KUL-I0D96a)
Content
- Geographic reality, GIS as an information system, GIS as a technology
- Modelling of geographic reality: Data models for spatial entities
- Geographic reference systems
- Basics of GNSS with emphasis on GPS
- Viewing and mappping with GIS
- Analogue to digital conversion
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1 ects. Functionality of Geospatial Technology (B-KUL-I0D97a)
Content
- Structuring of geodatasets
- Coordinate transformations
- Analysis of vector- and raster-geodatasets
- Space-Time modelling
1 ects. Practical GIS (B-KUL-I0I49a)
Content
Case studies of spatial analysis that have either been worked out in advance or will be worked out by the students. Students can independently perform simple analyzes and acquire the necessary skills to solve spatial problems from low to medium complexity.
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• General GIS software (free / open source or paying / closed source)
• Practice material (extensive exercises, manual software)
• Datasets for case studies
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Evaluation
Evaluation: Geographic Information Systems (B-KUL-G2P10a)
Explanation
For the written examination of OLA I0D96a, I0D97a and G0M86a, only the use of a calculator is allowed. This written examination accounts for 3/4 of the total score.
The assignments submitted for OLA I0I49a account for 1/4 of the total score. Submission of the assignments in line with the prescribed time schedule (Toledo) is compulsory for taking part in the written exam.
Information about retaking exams
A student is exempted from retaking assignments if he/she obtained at least 10/20 for OLA I0I49a in the first exam session.