. "Geographic Information System"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Geographic information systems"@en . . "4" . "The study course is intended for mastering the theoretical basis and practical application of one of the subfields of geomatics – Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The course provides knowledge about GIS, its principles and the latest achievements. The aim of the study course is to ensure a systematic acquisition of competencies on the methods of Geographic Information Systems and their use. Tasks of the study course are: (1) to promote integration of natural science knowledge and information technology competencies; (2) to create scientific and applied understanding of Geographic Information Systems, their application and modern development directions. Language of instruction: Latvian and English\nResults Knowledge: 1. Understands history of development of Geographical Information Systems and future trends; 2. Knows different approaches to building Geographic Information Systems, their role in information acquisition, processing, display and publishing; 3. Understands principles of modelling the surrounding world with vector data and raster data models; 4. Knows the most popular vector data and raster data analysis methods; 5. Describes advantages and disadvantages of the most popular data interpolation methods; 6. Understands the importance of geospatial autocorrelation and knows its evaluation methods; 7. Knows the basic principles for exchange of geospatial data on the Internet; 8. Understands the causes of data and analysis errors, the most frequently used error estimation methods; 9. Understands problems related to the choice of hardware; 10. Is familiar with problems of successful GIS project implementation; Skills: 11. Makes maps in ArcGIS program; 12. Creates new vector data layers in ArcGIS; 13. Georeferences raster data in ArcGIS; 14. Uses simple vector data selection and analysis methods in ArcGIS; 15. Creates and visualizes terrain models from vector data in ArcGIS; 16. Produces maps in QGIS program; Competences: 17. Integrates geospatial data of various formats from local and Internet sources; 18. Solves geographic problems with GIS data analysis tools; 19. Communicates the results of data analysis with appropriate data visualization methods; 20. Independently organizes his / her work in the use of GIS for the performance of his / her work duties." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Bachelor in Geoinformatics"@en . . "https://www.lu.lv/en/studies/study-process/courses/programme-search/?tx_lustudycatalogue_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_lustudycatalogue_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=Course&tx_lustudycatalogue_pi1%5Bprogram%5D=21126&cHash=6f3dcba1688f6f3c1f0a12bd4f0d0313" . "243"^^ . "no data"@en . "KNOWLEDGE\r\n1. Understand the most important concepts and regularities in the field of natural sciences (natural and human geography, remote sensing, geodesy and cartography) and geoinformatics;\r\n2. Demonstrate typical basic and specialized knowledge in geoinformatics-related work fields, know geospatial data, standards and legal issues in the field of geoinformatics.\r\n\r\nSKILLS\r\n3. Perform professional activities in geoinformatics, independently obtain, formulate and analytically describe information, problems and solutions in geoinformatics, explain them and offer reasoned opinion in the discussion with both specialists and non-specialists;\r\n4. Critically analyse geoinformatic technologies, theories and problems;\r\n5. Demonstrate a scientific approach to problem solving, take responsibility and initiative in individual or team work, make decisions and find creative solutions in changing or uncertain circumstances.\r\n\r\nCOMPETENCE\r\n6. Independently obtain, select and analyse information and use it, make decisions and solve problems in geoinformatics, explain them and discuss them with specialists and non-specialists; develops solutions for the practical application of technology;\r\n7. Understand the problems and requirements of professional ethics in the field, assess the impact of their professional activity on the environment and society and participate in the development of the relevant professional field."@en . . "4"@en . "FALSE" . . . "Bachelor"@en . "Thesis" . "2800.00" . "Euro"@en . "3100" . "None" . "highly qualified geoinformatics specialists who are competitive in both the local and international labor market."@en . "no data" . "TRUE" . "Downstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .