070329 KU Course (2018S)

Introduction to the use of GIS in historical research

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 7 - Geschichte

Continuous assessment of course work

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 01.02.2018 00:00 to Mo 19.02.2018 10:00
Registration is open from Fr 09.03.2018 00:00 to Mo 12.03.2018 10:00
Deregistration possible until Sa 31.03.2018 23:59

Details

max. 25 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Maria Vargha

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tuesday 06.03. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Tuesday 13.03. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Tuesday 20.03. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Tuesday 10.04. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Tuesday 17.04. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Tuesday 24.04. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Tuesday 08.05. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Tuesday 15.05. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Tuesday 29.05. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Tuesday 05.06. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Tuesday 12.06. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Tuesday 19.06. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10
Tuesday 26.06. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum Geschichte 1 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 10

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.

Students are required to bring a laptop, please note in advance if that is a problem.

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