Geographic Information Systems II
| Title | Συστήματα Γεωγραφικών Πληροφοριών ΙΙ / Geographic Information Systems II |
| Code | 07YB042 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Rural and Surveying Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Alexandra Koussoulakou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600025761 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Agronómōn kai Topográfōn Mīchanikṓn (2025-sīmera)
Registered students: 67
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | Core Courses | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Class ID | 600267829
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600267829
- eLearning:
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- 02YB012 Databases
- 03YB015 Eisagōgī stī chartografía
- 04YB025 Geographic Information Systems I
- 04YB023 Thematic Cartography
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to manage more complex topics related to geospatial information, become familiar with targeted algorithms and information analysis commands, combine spatial and descriptive data and acquire specific knowledge in the use of specific applications in GIS software.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
Course Content (Syllabus)
Management of specific geospatial data categories. Geospatial data analysis combining vector and raster data. The straight and inverse problem of Geocoding Data. Networks / Navigation / Optimal path and web tools with their applications. 3D data. Digital Terrain Models - DEM Generation and Analysis - Extraction of Equidistant Curves. Visibility study through terrain analysis. Process Automation using non-programming methods. Qualitative geospatial data controls. Advanced topics of geospatial data visualisation.
Keywords
Geographic information systems, Data analysis, Data management, algorithms
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Use of computer for the lectures' presentation and internet sites access. Use of GIS software for in the labs
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 10 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 45 | ||||
| Project | 30 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 1 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 125 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
1. Φωτοτυπίες ή αρχεία σε μορφή PDF των slides κάθε διάλεξης
2. URLs δικτυακών τόπων, με άρθρα, βιβλιογραφία ή υλικό σχετικό με ΣΓΠ.
Last Update
20-02-2025
