Basic methods and techniques
Course objectives
The student will have:
- A basic understanding of the geo-information process, including the role of data modeling.
- Knowledge about the principles of data acquisition (including an introduction in remote sensing), data storage, data analysis, and visualization technologies.
- A basic understanding of quality issues of geo-information.
- Basic practical skills in handling geo-information in the ArcGIS software.
- Basic skills in writing a research proposal.
Content
This module focuses on the technological aspects of geo-information management. The geo-information process can be split up in four main aspects:
- data acquisition including remote sensing
- data storage
- data manipulation and analysis
- visualisation
The aim of the module is to provide a major introduction to these aspects. After completion of this module, students have basic knowledge about data acquisition methods and tools. Besides the technological content, time is allocated to built scientific research skills. Main focus during this module is on translation of a problem definition into a research proposal. Module 5 will enhance the knowledge with respect to database technology and data analysis. Educational methods: lectures, practical training, tasks and a case-study.
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Assessment
- individual assignments
- examination
- active participation
Literature
Parts of the textbooks, announced in the description of this course module:
- Burrough & McDonnell (1998), Principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Rolf de By (2006), Principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (3rd edition). Enschede: ITC textbook series.
- Menno-Jan Kraak & Ferjan Ormeling (2003), Cartography, Visualization of Spatial Data (2nd edition). Harlow: Pearson.
Entry requirements
Letter of acceptance of the master programme Geographical Information Management and Applications.