Key words
GIS, Arc GIS, Geographical Information Systems
Objectives
Introduction to GIS, practical training in the use of the Arc GIS software.
Topics
After a short introduction in the principles of GIS, major attention is given to the use of the GIS software Arc GIS 8.x. The software allows the digital storage of maps in a vector or raster format in a coordinate system (georeferencing). Files in a vector format (polygons, lines, points) can be linked to numerical data. Arc GIS also allows analysis and presentation of the data. The possibilities of the Arc GIS extensions 3D and Spatial Analyst will be illustrated. For the exercises, existing digital materials will be used. Also raw data will be digitized for analysis.
Prerequisites
Basic skills in computer science required
Final Objectives
Be able to use the sofware Arc GIS 8.x. The practical training in the use of Arc GIS, the most used GIS desktop software, enables the student to store and analyse digital information, both in vector and raster format.
Materials used
Lecture notes, manual Arc GIS 8.x, software Arc GIS 8.x
Study costs
Cost: 15.0 EUR
15 euro
Study guidance
Supervised exersises
Teaching Methods
Short theoretical introduction, mainly exersises in Arc GIS and assignments.
Assessment
Practical assignments during examination
Permanent evaluation
Language
Lecture notes in Dutch, software and handbooks in English, teaching in Dutch.
Lecturer(s)
Geert BAERT - Peter SWYNGEDAUW
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