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Geoinformationsystems in Water Resources Management

182410

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Description

Introduction to geoinformatics and geodata management

- Geoinformation and geodata

- Spatial reference (georeferencing and geocoding)

- Data types (raster data, vector data)

- Data structures and data formats

Introduction to geoinformation systems

- History

- Architecture

- Geodatabases (joint management of factual data and geographical data)

- Queries, relations and links in relational databases

Working with geoinformation systems

- Data viewing and data sources (data formats and geodata servers)

- Data collection (transfer, new entry and editing/processing)

- Data analysis (attributive and spatial queries, spatial analysis)

- Coordinate systems

Geoinformation systems in water management planning

- Setting up a geodatabase from different data sources

- Tools for spatial data analysis

- Derivation of digital terrain and elevation models from basic data

- Geoinformation systems as a basis for water management modelling

Data collection with GIS servers (INSPIRE Directive)

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ECTS credits

5

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Teaching Language

English/Deutsch

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Exam Language

English/Deutsch

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Support Materials Language

Deutsch

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Basic Learning Outcomes

• Ability to integrate information from different sources into practical knowledge 
  (F12_G16 - Basic learning outcome G16 (related to final LO F12) - CEB - Ability to integrate information from different sources into practical knowledge )
• Ability to integrate spatial vision and apply graphic representation techniques, both by traditional methods of metric geometry and descriptive geometry, as well as by computer-aided design applications.
  (F2_B2 - Basic learning outcome B2 (related to final LO F2) - CEB - Ability to integrate spatial vision and apply graphic representation techniques, both by traditional methods of metric geometry and descriptive geometry, as well as by computer-aided design applications.)
• Ability to basic use of computer programs, operating systems, data sets and computer languages applicable for Civil Engineering purposes.
  (F2_B3 - Basic learning outcome B3 (related to final LO F2) - CEB - Ability to basic use of computer programs, operating systems, data sets and computer languages applicable for Civil Engineering purposes.)

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Final Learning Outcomes

• Ability to perform COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND ANALYSIS 
  (F2 - CEB - Ability to perform COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND ANALYSIS )
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism within the realm of civil engineering employment 
  (F12 - CEB - Ability to demonstrate professionalism within the realm of civil engineering employment )

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Managing Entity (faculty)

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