GIS technology in geological mapping

General data

Course ID:	1300-WGKGL
Erasmus code / ISCED:	07.304 Kod klasyfikacyjny przedmiotu składa się z trzech do pięciu cyfr, przy czym trzy pierwsze oznaczają klasyfikację dziedziny wg. Listy kodów dziedzin obowiązującej w programie Socrates/Erasmus, czwarta (dotąd na ogół 0) – ewentualne uszczegółowienie informacji o dyscyplinie, piąta – stopień zaawansowania przedmiotu ustalony na podstawie roku studiów, dla którego przedmiot jest przeznaczony. / (0532) Earth science The ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) code has been designed by UNESCO.
Course title:	GIS technology in geological mapping
Name in Polish:	GIS w kartografii geologicznej
Organizational unit:	Faculty of Geology
Course groups:	(in Polish) Przedmiot obowiązkowy na I sem. II r. stud. II st. GES na spec. tektonika i kartografia geologiczna
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	(not available) Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load. view allocation of credits
Language:	Polish
Type of course:	elective courses
Prerequisites (description):	Before the course student should fluently operate PC computer and use MS Windows software.
Short description:	The GIS technology in geological mapping computer laboratory is dedicated to students of the 2nd year Tectonics and Geological Mapping specialization. The aim of the laboratory is to introduce the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tool, show its possibilities and directions of use in geological mapping.
Full description:	The GIS in structural mapping computer laboratory is dedicated to students of the 2nd year Tectonics and Geological Mapping specialization. The aim of the laboratory is to introduce the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, show its possibilities and directions of use in geological mapping. During the course student learns the basics of GIS software. Learn how to geocode maps and work with spatial data in the raster and vector form (import, export, data edition). Student learns to elaborate structure, construct and work with databases. During the laboratory student learns the capabilities of spatial analysis of geological data and its application in geology. Familiarize with types of digital elevation models (DEM) and knows the DEM analysis capabilities using GIS software. ArcGIS software is mainly using during the classes. Some program functions of Global Mapper and Quantum GIS software are also presented. The course lasts 30 classroom hours (five 6h long meetings). Each class begins with a brief introduction. Then students perform exercises. Students work is constantly controlled and supported by the tutor.
Bibliography:	(in Polish) 1. http://support.esri.pl/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/81/10/podrcznik-uytkownika-arcgis-desktop 2. Goodhild M. F., Longley P. A. – The future of GIS and spatial analysis. http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/~gisteac/gis_book_abridged/files/ch40.pdf 3. Longley P. A., Goodchild M. F., Maguire D. J., Rhind D. W. – Geographic Information System. 4. Ormsby T., Napoleon E., Burke R., Groessl C., Feaster L. – Getting to know ArcGIS desktop.
Learning outcomes:	During the computer lab student learn to: - to transform coordinates between different coordinate systems, - edit raster and vector data using GIS software, - work with databases, - perform spatial analysis of geological data - analyze digital elevation models using GIS software.
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	The final evaluation is based on: - student activity during the classes (30% of the final grad), - oral exam (70% of the final grad). A maximum of two unjustified absences is permitted. Each participant is required to create his/her own project based on data provided during the classes. The project should be submitted for assessment within the agreed deadline. The student receives a failing grade in the case of not meeting the deadline. Retake of the classes is maintained by positive assessment of the project delivered after the deadline.
Practical placement:	none

This course is not currently offered.

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