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Identical coursesGeographic Information Systems and Digital Terrain Modelling (B-KUL-I0N62A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Vanmaercke Matthias (coordinator) | Van Orshoven Jos | Vanmaercke Matthias Aims
Lectures
- Acquire knowledge about the evolution and current state of (i) GIS as a class of information systems, (ii) GIS as an environnment for modelling and analysing geographic reality, (iii) GI-science and (iv) GI-technology
Practical
- Acquire hands-on skills in working with one GIS-software package by means of a tutorial, apply those skills in a number of pertinent case studies related to terrestrial systems and report in writing about these cases
Previous knowledge
- Affinity for geographic reality and maps
- Basic knowledge of information and communication technology
- Operational in PC-use (WINDOWS operating system, text processor, spreadsheet)
Identical courses
This course is identical to the following courses:
I0W40A : Geografische informatiesystemen (No longer offered this academic year)
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen (programma voor studenten gestart vóór 2021-2022) (Leuven) (Landbeheer) 180 ects.
- Master of Statistics and Data Science (on campus) (Leuven) (European Master of Official Statistics (EMOS)) 120 ects.
- Bachelor in de biologie (Leuven) (Minor geologie en geografie) 180 ects.
- Bachelor in de biologie (Leuven) (Minor milieu en duurzame ontwikkeling) 180 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Bioscience Engineering (Leuven)
- Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: mobiliteit en supply chain (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Mobility and Supply Chain Engineering (Programme for Engineering Technology Students) (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Biology (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Mobility and Supply Chain Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Bioscience Engineering: Agro- and Ecosystems Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Bachelor in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen (programma voor studenten gestart in 2021-2022 of later) (Leuven) (Landbeheer) 180 ects.
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
Course material
Slides and course texts
Language of instruction: more information
This Learning Activity is taught in English
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Lectures are interactive, where theory and small exercises are combined
Is also included in other courses
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
Course material
Is also included in other courses
1 ects. Functionality of Geospatial Technology (B-KUL-I0D97a)
Content
- Structuring of geodatasets
- Coordinate transformations
- Analysis of vector- and raster-geodatasets
- Space-Time modelling
Is also included in other courses
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.
Course material
• General GIS software (free / open source or paying / closed source)
• Practice material (extensive exercises, manual software)
• Datasets for case studies
Is also included in other courses
Evaluation
Evaluation: Geographic Information Systems and Digital Terrain Modelling (B-KUL-I2N62a)
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.