Universität Wien

300259 UE Selected GIS-problems and solutions for biologists (2015W)

Course

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work

You need basics in handling the standard programms. If wanted students can discuss and work on their own topic instead of topics supplied by the lecturer. You can also use the GIS software for free for longer time, after this course, but needs direct contact with the lecturer

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. 20 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Lessons partly in blocks, one session blocked with exercises and introduction into the usage of GIS. Date of this day will be coordinated during the lession.

  • Wednesday 07.10. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Wednesday 14.10. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Wednesday 21.10. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Wednesday 28.10. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Wednesday 04.11. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Wednesday 11.11. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Wednesday 18.11. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Wednesday 25.11. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Wednesday 02.12. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Wednesday 09.12. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Wednesday 16.12. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Wednesday 13.01. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Wednesday 20.01. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6
  • Wednesday 27.01. 14:00 - 17:00 Übungsraum 6

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

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)

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral examen during the practical work

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

After completing this course the student will be able
to explain what and how GIS works
can discuss and solve simple GIS task with the programm
knows GIS-related terms and their meaning

Examination topics

Lectures, Discussion, Exercises in the IT-Lab

Reading list

available as download, the link will be named during the lession

Association in the course directory

B-WZB, WZB,

Last modified: Sa 22.10.2022 00:29