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Principles of geoinformatics and geographical information systems (gis)  

Description

The course introduces the students to the basic elements of Geospatial information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The course consists of two Parts (A & B), which progress simultaneously. Part A is designed in such way to familiarize the students with concepts of space and to provide elementary knowledge of GIS use and development, including data models, data collection, data structures, data representation and cartographic principles. Part B introduces the technical issues of GIS regarding object oriented and relational models, spatial database design, spatial analysis and decision making. During the course the students practice with GIS software, conducting a series of exercises that constitute a semester project.

Delivery mode

Presential
English

Name

Principles of geoinformatics and geographical information systems (gis)
English

UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE

Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation

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