Course details

Geographic Information Systems

NNA008 FAST NNA008 Acad. year 2026/2027 Winter semester 2 credits

Geographical analyses, spatial queries, queries on map objects and attribute tables.
Characteristics of software products from Intergraph, Autodesk, Bentley, ESRI.
GIS and their use in linear construction registration, land use planning, real estate registration, etc.
Introduction to the issue of modeling on the GIS platform. Basic tasks - optimization of transport, goods distribution, optimal routes, regional service, demographic analyses, crisis management, managerial planning, modeling of pollution from transport and industrial sources.
GIS and expert systems with applications in transport. Applications of GPS systems in transport and their connection with GIS.
New trends in GIS development. Connection of GIS and the Internet. Use of machine learning technology in data analysis in GIS

Guarantor

Smutný Jaroslav, prof. Ing., Dr. (ZEL)

Language of instruction

Czech

Completion

Credit

Time span

  • 13 hrs lectures
  • 13 hrs exercises

Department

Institute of Railway Structures and Constructions (ZEL)

Lecturer

Smutný Jaroslav, prof. Ing., Dr. (ZEL)

Instructor

Smutný Jaroslav, prof. Ing., Dr. (ZEL)

Learning objectives

The objective of the subject is to introduce students to the problems of database systems and geographical information systems and to practise acquires knowledge and skills.
A student acquires skills in database systems and geographical information systems.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Information technology, software.

Study supports

Electronic learning materials provided by teachers.

Syllabus of lectures

  • 1. Introduction into GIS problems.
  • 2. Definitions and divisions of GIS.
  • 3. Data GIS models, phases of formation, typology of GIS, GIS managing data structures.
  • 4. Definition, collection and organisation of graphical data. Procedure within the formation of a GIS project.
  • 5. Planning of geographical technologies.
  • 6. Geographical analyses, spatial questions, questions on mapping objects and attribute tables.
  • 7. Characteristics of programming products of firms Intergraph, Autodesk, Bentley, ESRI.
  • 8. Usage of GIS within public authorities. Usage of GIS for certification of line constructions.
  • 9. Introduction into problems of modelling over GIS platform.
  • 10. Basic tasks – transport optimisation, goods delivery, optimal routes, region attendance, crisis management,
  • 11. Expert systems and its usage within railway transport.
  • 12. Application of GPS systems in transport etc.
  • 13. New trends of GIS development. The connection of GIS and the Internet.

Syllabus of exercises

The following exercises are practised teaching tasks:

  • 1. Build a data model.
  • 2. Build a data model, a solution of the given example.
  • 3. Geographical analysis, spatial queries.
  • 4. Questions about map features and attribute tables.
  • 5. Querying in GIS, a solution of the given example.
  • 6. 3-D modelling within the GIS.
  • 7. Application of map algebra in GIS environment.
  • 8. Map algebra, solving the given example.
  • 9. Build models based on the network graph, shortest path analysis.
  • 10. Network analysis in GIS, solving the given example.
  • 11. Management of transport in GIS, solving the given example.
  • 12. Sample data collection in mobile GIS.
  • 13. Credit test.

Progress assessment

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Schedule

DayTypeWeeksRoomStartEndCapacityLect.grpGroupsInfo
Mon lecture 1., 3., 5., 7., 9., 11. of lectures C/C311 08:0009:509999 2BIA 2BIB 3BIT xx Smutný
Tue exercise even week C/C161 08:0009:5026 Smutný
Tue exercise odd week C/C161 08:0009:5026 2BIA 2BIB 3BIT xx Smutný
Tue exercise even week C/C161 10:0011:5026 2BIA 2BIB 3BIT xx Smutný
Tue exercise *) odd week C/C161 10:0011:500 2BIA 2BIB 3BIT xx Smutný
It is not possible to register this class in Studis. (Some exercises may be opened later if needed, but this is not guaranteed.)

Course inclusion in study plans

  • Programme BIT, 2nd year of study, Elective
  • Programme BIT (in English), 2nd year of study, Elective
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