Universität Wien

300063 VU Introduction to GIS: Focus on Nature Conservation (2025S)

geographic information system

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

Online bzw. hybrid (blended learning). Termine folgen
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).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

All live classes are compulsory. Besides, plan plenty of time for self-paced work outside classes:
-preparation of theory (all content in the moodle course)
- working on exercises and assignments
During the course you will be supported by our student assistant the afternoons/evenings. These tutorial hours are optional. Attendecne is not compulsory

  • Wednesday 05.03. 09:00 - 10:00 Digital
  • Monday 10.03. 09:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 11.03. 09:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Thursday 13.03. 09:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Friday 14.03. 09:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Monday 17.03. 09:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Tuesday 18.03. 09:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Thursday 20.03. 09:00 - 13:00 Digital
  • Friday 21.03. 09:00 - 13:00 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

ATTENTION: all theoretical background is provided as online lectures within moodle! Please go through these lectures BEFOR the practical part starts

Concepts in GeoInformatics are discussed especiall in the context of Vegetation- and Landscape Ecology as well as Nature Conservation. The course is focused on working on Vector based Geodata with use of ESRI software package QGIS:
-Data Acquisition and Integration
-Catography
-Analyses of spatial data
-Database Management
-Open Data
-Open Source Software

Assessment and permitted materials

3 assignments during course have to be uploaded to moodle in time

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

All assignments have to be handed in to pass the course!
Additionally: exercises have to be submitted and at least 70% attendence to the online session plus participation in discussions

Examination topics

There is no final exam!

Reading list

presented during the course

Association in the course directory

MNB2

Last modified: Mo 17.03.2025 10:46