Geographical Information Systems
Course code
MLG6030.LT
old course code
MLG6030
Course title in Estonian
Geograafilised infosüsteemid
Course title in English
Geographical Information Systems
ECTS credits
3.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Knows what is a map and cartography. To provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills for maping and map using. To provide basic knowledge of the GIS and its using.
Brief description of the course
Classical cartography. Structure of cartography and relationship with other sciences. Map elements, conventional signs. Base and thematic maps. Map projections and geographical grid system (latitude, longitude). Using of maps. GIS and its development. Elements of GIS – data input, software, hardware, and users. Practical works with GIS software (MapInfo and web-based map servers).
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- is able to analyse and read maps and GIS databases;
- can characterise the differences between classical paper copy map and GIS;
- is able to make or design simple databases for GIS.
- is able to analyse and read maps and GIS databases;
- can characterise the differences between classical paper copy map and GIS;
- is able to make or design simple databases for GIS.
Teacher
Reimo Rivis, PhD, dotsent
Prerequisite course 1
Study programmes containing that course
Environmental Management (MLKSB/13.LT)
Public and Business Management (RKHKB/13.YK)
Geoecology (with Minor Field of Study) (MLGB/12.LT)
Public and Business Management (RKHKB/12.YK)
Environmental Management (MLKSB/12.LT)
Public and Business Management (RKHKB/11.YK)
Environmental Management (MLKSB/11.LT)
Geoecology (with Minor Field of Study) (MLGB/11.LT)
Environmental Management (MLKSB/10.LT)
Geoecology (with Minor Field of Study) (MLGB/10.LT)
Environmental Management (MLKSB/09.LT)
Geoecology (with Minor Field of Study) (MLGB/09.LT)
Geoecology (with Minor Field of Study) (MLGB/08.LT)
Environmental Management (MLKSB/08.LT)
Geoecology (with Minor Field of Study) (MLGB/00.LT)
Public and Business Management (RKHKB/13.YK)
Geoecology (with Minor Field of Study) (MLGB/12.LT)
Public and Business Management (RKHKB/12.YK)
Environmental Management (MLKSB/12.LT)
Public and Business Management (RKHKB/11.YK)
Environmental Management (MLKSB/11.LT)
Geoecology (with Minor Field of Study) (MLGB/11.LT)
Environmental Management (MLKSB/10.LT)
Geoecology (with Minor Field of Study) (MLGB/10.LT)
Environmental Management (MLKSB/09.LT)
Geoecology (with Minor Field of Study) (MLGB/09.LT)
Geoecology (with Minor Field of Study) (MLGB/08.LT)
Environmental Management (MLKSB/08.LT)
Geoecology (with Minor Field of Study) (MLGB/00.LT)