Course code VidZ3019
Credit points 1.50
Geographical Information Systems
Total Hours in Course40
Date of course confirmation15.02.2011
Responsible UnitInstutute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering
Course developer
Viesturs Jansons
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
GIS software and ArcView applications in the Design Project. GIS data models. Vector and Raster data fils and applications. Layers of a digital maps, and preparation of data bases. Application of the GIS tools, methods in the design of map.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• The course develops knowledge and understanding in the field of geographical information systems especially concerning digital cartography.
• The course enables students with an ability to evaluate GIS possibilities and eventual application in the field of studies.
• The course elaborates competence to use the digital maps and data basis, that students can then bring to elaborate their own design projects and research approaches on relevant issues of their main field of studies.
Compulsory reading
1. Stūrmanis E.. Ģeoinformācijas sistēmas. Jelgava: LLU, 2006. 90 lpp.
2. Mūsdienu Latvijas topogrāfiskās kartes. Rīga: Valsts zemes dienests, 2001. 203. lpp.
3. Vanags V.. Fotogrammetrija: mūsdienu Latvijas topogrāfiskās kartes. Rīga: Valsts zemes dienests, 2003. 275. lpp.
Further reading
1. Tor Bernhardsen. Geographic information systems. Arendal, Norway: Viak IT, 1992. 218 p.
2. Linas Kliucininkas. Compendium. Geographic information systems. Basics and environmental applications. The Baltic UNITWIN Programme on Environmental studies. Riga. 1994. 80 p.