Course code InfT6012
Credit points 3
GIS in Agriculture
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures12
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes12
Independent study hours57
Date of course confirmation15.01.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Computer Systems and Data Science
Course developer
Datoru sistēmu un datu zinātnes institūts
Laima Bērziņa
Dr. sc.ing.
Course abstract
Students study technology for ability to collect, store, manage, analyze and utilize information with emphasize to the geographic information system applications in agriculture and related industries. The course provides highly specialized knowledge of GIS (geographical information system) software, vector, raster and 3D data analysis and GIS data analysis. Course participants get complex knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop programs, their functionality and practical application to spatial and attribute data creation and editing. Students study to use free and open source GIS.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge and understanding of creative and practical GIS solutions and analyses in agricultural production;
• skills to use advanced modules of ArcDesktop and free GIS software for work with vector, raster and 3D data, ability use freeware relational databases and query tools;
• competence to analyze complex GIS requirements in field of agriculture, design and evaluate appropriate system for problem solving and optimize performance of system.
Compulsory reading
1. GIS applications in agriculture /edited by Francis J. Pierce, David Clay. Boca Raton: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, 2007. 203 p.
2. Crampton J. Mapping: A Critical Introduction to Cartography and GIS. John Wiley & Sons, 2011. 232 p.
3. Longley P. at al. Geographic Information Systems and Science. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2005. 517 p.
4. Maguire D., Batty M., Goodchild M. GIS, Spatial Analysis and Modelling. California: ESRI Press, 2005. 480 p.
Further reading
1. Korte G. The GIS Book: [how to implement, manage, and assess the value of geographic information systems]. New York: OnWord Press/Thomson Learning, 2001. 387 p.
2. Stūrmanis E. Ģeoinformācijas sistēmas. Jelgava: LLU, 2006. 91 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. E-žurnāls International Journal of Geographical Information Science. Published by Taylor and Francis Group. ISSN (printed): 1365-8816. ISSN (electronic): 1365-8824.
2. E-avīze Directions Magazine. Pieejams: http://www.directionsmag.com [skatīts 02.01.2013].