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070329 KU Course (2017S)

Introduction to the use of GIS in historical research

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte

Continuous assessment of course work

Students will need to bring a laptop computer for classroom use. If this presents a problem, please contact the course instructor in advance.

Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Registration is open from Th 02.02.2017 00:00 to We 22.02.2017 10:00
Deregistration possible until Fr 31.03.2017 23:59

Details

max. 25 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Maria Vargha

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tuesdays, 13.30-15.00; strictly

In case of a request initiated by more students, the time of the course can be a matter of discussion

Tuesday 07.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
Tuesday 14.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
Tuesday 21.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
Tuesday 28.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
Tuesday 04.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
Tuesday 25.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
Tuesday 02.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
Tuesday 09.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
Tuesday 16.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
Tuesday 23.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
Tuesday 30.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
Tuesday 13.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
Tuesday 20.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
Tuesday 27.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 10, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of this course is to acquaint students with the basic principles and practices of diverse Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Although historical geography is a traditional part of the discipline of history, the use of GIS are not restricted to this subject. Due to the versatile application of GIS in historical research its use has been growing. GIS makes it possible, to add a spatial reference to any kind of historical problem, and with that, it opens new possibilities for research, both in terms of opening new questions, and providing more data to be analysed in more ways. The intention of this course is to involve students in the use of these applications, and with that, broader the potential in their own research. At the first stage the course focuses on developing practical skills on the visualization of data and diverse historical processes. During that, the students will be introduced to open source programs, and free datasets that can be of their assistance. The course will be built up of both theoretical and practical classes. Students will be expected to develop their own term project in the form of diverse GIS maps, which will be presented at the end of the term.

Assessment and permitted materials

Occasional homework and active course participation

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Grading is based on attendance and a successful presentation of the term project.

Examination topics