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INTRODUCTION TO GIS
The program aims to familiarize participants with the following topics: Definitions and concepts of geographic information systems (GIS), basic GIS concepts, data structures, acquisition and organization of spatial data, basics of spatial analysis, visualization of spatial data, overview of GIS products, new trends in GIS.
AIM OF THE SUBJECT:
The course aims to familiarize students with the following topics: Definitions and concepts of geographic information systems (GIS), basic GIS concepts, data structures, acquisition and organization of spatial data, fundamentals of spatial analysis, visualization of spatial data, overview of GIS products, new trends in GIS.
STUDENT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
No prior knowledge of GIS is required.
CONDITIONS FOR GRADUATING:
- Credits: Complete the assigned semester project.
- Exam: The exam consists of a written, practical, and oral part. Students must successfully complete all parts.
GUARANTORS AND TEACHERS:
- GUARANTOR: Ing. doc. Ing. Karel Janečka, Ph.D. (100%),
- LECTURER: doc. Ing. Karel Janečka, Ph.D. (100%)
- TRAINER(S): Ing. Pavel Hájek, Ph.D. (100%)
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- describe the theoretical foundations of geographic information systems
- explain the concept of vector and raster data
- describe the nature and accuracy of geographic data depending on their source
- explain the principles of geographic data processing
- explain the principles of basic analytical functions of geographic information systems
TEACHING METHODS USED TO ACHIEVE PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE:
- Lecture based on interpretation,
- Multimedia-supported teaching,
CATEGORY
ORGANISER:
Faculty of Applied Sciences
SUBJECT ABBREVIATION:
KGM/UGI
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
From November 2025
DATE(S):
Summer semester 2025/2026
SUBJECT SCHEDULE/TIMETABLE:
Lecture – Room EP 130
Wednesday 12:05 – 12:50
FEL Building, Bory Campus
Exercise – Room UC 234
Wednesday 13:55 – 15:35
FAV Building, Bory Campus
18. 2. 2026 – 13. 5. 2026
FORM OF STUDY:
Contact teaching: 39 hours
Preparation for the comprehensive test: 15 hours
Preparation of a seminar paper in the bachelor’s study program: 25 hours
Preparation for the exam: 25 hours
HOW IT ENDS:
- Credits + Exam
4 CREDITS
PRICE: CZK 4,000
REGISTRATION WILL BE POSSIBLE IN NOVEMBER 2025
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ADRESS
Univerzitní 22, Pilsen
AFTER COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU CAN APPLY FOR A MICROCERTIFICATE.
For more information about micro-certificates, click HERE.
After completing all the required subjects, please fill out the application for a micro-certificate.
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