The aim of the study course is to master the scientific bases of the development of geographic information infrastructure, to know the aspects of application and methods of application of modern geographic information systems (hereinafter GIS) methods and technologies; to acquire basic knowledge of GIS infrastructure development. Familiarize yourself with Directive 2007/2 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council Of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community (INSPIRE) and its results. Ability to use INSPIRE data and services The task of the study course: 1. to get acquainted with the sequence of work to be performed in the development of the institution's GIS infrastructure 2. to teach to use the available GIS infrastructure design tools. Language of instruction: Latvian and English
Course responsible lecturer Zaiga Krišjāne
Results Knowledge: 1. Identify the necessary geospatial data and their sources, 2. Evaluate the quality of geospatial data, 3. Identify geospatial data recovery options, 4. To ensure the acquisition of geospatial data, 5. To perform alignment and arrangement of geospatial data. Skills: 6. Assess geospatial data requirements 7. Assess the required geospatial data coverage, 8. Identify possible sources of geospatial data, 9. Check the availability and limitations of geospatial data, 10. Describe the data recovery policy for data sources, 11. Evaluate data recovery alternatives 12. Cooperate with geospatial data holders and producers, 13. To develop proposals for the creation and development of geospatial data infrastructure, 14. To apply the regulatory enactments regulating the field of geoinformatics. Competence: 15. Works with geospatial data sources, 16. Works with professional GIS software and applications, 17. Works with ICT components and understand their basic functionality, operating principles to ensure the operation of GIS software, 18. Develops and manages geospatial solution projects, plans works and resources, 19. Systematically supplement their professional knowledge, 20. Puts ideas and knowledge into practice, 21. Carries out applied research, prepare publications and present them.
