GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
 
Lectured in 3de jaar Bouw optie vastgoed, keuze beheer
3de jaar Bouw optie vastgoed, keuze meten
Theory [A] 0.0
Exercises [B] 26.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 101
Studypoints [E] 4
Lecturer Chris CLAEYS
Co-lecturers  
Reference TGBOUW03A00700
 
Key words
GIS, Geographic Information System, AutoCAD Map, Databases, MS Access, Facilities Management

Objectives
Basic insight in geographic information systems.


Prerequisites
Elementary knowledge of Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000
Elementary knowladge of AutoCAD

Topics
Part 1 : GIS (surveying)
Theory
  • Geographic data, information and geographic information systems
  • Data for GIS
  • Data models : vector and pixel model
  • GIS sources
  • Topology
  • Data management
  • Data analysis
  • Software

Practicum
  • Digitizing (scanning and vectorizing) maps
  • Attaching attribute data to map objects
  • Analyzing object data


Part 2 : databases (real estate)
  • Logical classification of data (methods)
  • Making a (relational) database
  • Working with data in the database
  • Data analysis (acquire information)


Teaching Methods
Part 1 : GIS (surveying)
  • Lectures (theoretical part)
  • Lectures and guided exercises (practical part)
  • Assignments on the GIS platform


Part 2 : databases (real estate)
  • Lectures and guided exercises (practical part)
  • Assignments on the GIS platform


Materials used
GIS
  • Teacher's course : "Inleiding tot GIS"
  • Basic course AutoCAD Map

Databases
  • Book MS Access


Study guidance
None

Assessment
GIS
Maximum points available : 80ptn.
Oral exam (theory) : 40ptn.
Second examination possible
Permanent evaluation (practicum) : 40 ptn.
No second examination possible

Databases
Maximum points available : 80ptn.
Permanent evaluation
No second examination possible


Study costs
Appr. EUR 25

Lecturer(s)
Chris Claeys

Language
Dutch