300259 VO+UE Selected GIS-problems and solutions for biologists (2007W)

Software independent aspects of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). How and where to get data for GIS (free and commercial sources), what you have to take care, before starting a GIS project or field work where you want to use GIS. How to handle digital pictures (like aerial and satellite pictures). Explanations of the differences in the data formats, step stones in preparing thematic maps. Making you sensible how prepare data, check data. GPS work and remote Sensing will also be covered. Short introduction into Geomedia Professional GIS Software. All students get one year free license of Geomedia Professional GIS Software (non commercial use only, no limits)