| Course title | Precision Technologies for Cross-sectorial Development |
| Course code | InfTM004 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 3 |
| Total Hours in Course | 81 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 0 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 10 |
| Number of hours for laboratory classes | 14 |
| Independent study hours | 57 |
| Date of course confirmation | 02/04/2025 |
| Responsible Unit | Institute of Computer Systems and Data Science |
| Course developers | |
| Ph.D., doc. Jurijs Hoļms |
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| There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course | |
| Course abstract | |
| The aim of the study course is to provide knowledge about an integrated field, which includes the analysis of the possibilities of using precise technologies in the natural sciences. Students will gain knowledge about the development of GIS, spatial data processing and analysis, as well as spatial planning possibilities in solving interdisciplinary problems in agriculture, forestry and environmental science-related fields. During practical work, students will get acquainted with the experience of various sectors in the implementation and research of the possibilities of practical application of precise technologies in accordance with modern development trends. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| Able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of GIS development, spatial data processing and analysis (practical works).
Able to independently use theory and practical skills in solving interdisciplinary problems using open data, GIS, spatial data processing and analysis (practical works, independent research). Able to use the freely available open source software QGIS (practical works, independent research). Able to reasonedly discuss the specifics of a developed solution, precise technological issues (independent research). |
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| Course Content(Calendar) | |
| 1.The idea of open data. Architecture of open data portals. Drawing. Access to content in machine-readable format. (lectures - 2h, practical work - 2h)
2.Web Map Services (WMS). (lectures - 2h, practical work - 2h) 3.Web Feature Service (WFS). (lectures - 2h, practical work - 2h) 4.Attribute and spatial filtering methods of web feature services. (lectures - 2h, practical work - 2h) 5.Connecting web viewing services and web download services with QGIS. Query examples. (lectures - 2h, practical work - 2h) 6.Final seminar and discussions (4h). |
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| Requirements for awarding credit points | |
| 1.Successfully completed 4 out of 5 practical assignments;
2.Prepared and presented an independent study at the final seminar; 3.Independently studied special literature sources. |
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| Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work | |
| 1.During the semester, the student is given 5 practical assignments to complete; 2.Additionally, a presentation must be prepared and a presentation must be given at the final seminar. | |
| Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes | |
| The exam assessment consists of;
1.Practical work – 60%. Each practical work is assessed on a 10-point scale. At least 4 out of 5 practical works must be successfully assessed. 2.Independent research – 40%. The independent research is assessed on a 10-point scale. It must be presented at the final seminar. |
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| Compulsory reading | |
| 1.Bojārs U. “Atvērto datu vadlīnijas,” Atvērto datu vadlīnijas, 2016
2.LR Saeima. Informācijas atklātības likums 3.Ministru kabineta noteikumi Nr. 445, Rīgā 2020. gada 14. jūlijā (prot. Nr. 44 21. §) “Kārtība, kādā iestādes ievieto informāciju internetā” 4.Berners-Lee T., “Linked Data - Design Issues,” Linked Data, 2006 5.Hausenblas M., “5 star Open Data,” 5 star open data, 2012 6.Open Geospatial Consortium. OGC standard. Pieejams: https://www.ogc.org/publications/ 7.Open Geospatial Consortium. Web Map Service (WMS) Standard. Pieejams: https://www.ogc.org/publications/standard/wms/ 8.Open Geospatial Consortium. Web Feature Service (WFS) Standard. Pieejams: https://www.ogc.org/publications/standard/wfs/ 9.Open Geospatial Consortium. OGC filtr coding standard. Pieejams: https://portal.ogc.org/files/?artifact_id=39968 10.QGIS project. QGIS apmācības rokasgrāmata. Pieejams: https://docs.qgis.org/3.40/en/docs/index.html |
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| Further reading | |
| Creative Commons bezpeļnas organizācijas vietne. Pieejams: https://creativecommons.org/ | |
| Periodicals and other sources | |
| Eiropas datu oficiālais portāls. Licencēšanas palīgs. Pieejams: https://data.europa.eu/lv/training/licensing-assistant | |
| Notes | |
| Master's Academic Study Program "Information Technologies" | |