GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
 
Lectured in 3rd year BuildingSection real estate Optional course management
3de jaar Bouw optie vastgoed
3rd year BuildingSection real estate Optional course measuring
3de jaar Bouw optie vastgoed
Theory [A] 0.0
Exercises [B] 26.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 101
Studypoints [E] 4
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Chris CLAEYS
Reference TGBOUW03A00700
 
Key words
GIS, Geographic Information System, AutoCAD Map, Databases, MS Access, Facilities Management

Objectives
Basic insight in geographic information systems.


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)


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

Final Objectives


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

Databases
  • Book MS Access


Study costs
Appr. EUR 25

Study guidance
None

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


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


Lecturer(s)
Chris Claeys