TNK055 · 6 credits · Basic level (G1X) · Datateknik, Transportsystem
Geographical Information Systems for Transportation
Discontinued · replaced by TNK128
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About the course
Aim
The aim is to give an introduction to geographic information technology and a deeper knowledge about geographical information systems as a tool for engineers. The course also provides an introduction to programming in Matlab. After the course the students should
- be familiar with basic geographic information technology
- be able to work independently with GIS-software, perform analysis and to present the result in clear and well structured reports
- be able to independently implement GIS-relevant algorithms in Matlab
- have understanding for database systems and be able to search and select information using SQL-queries
Content
Data capture, Data structures, Geographic databases, Cartographic presentation, Geographical analysis. Practical excercises with GIS-softwares. Applications for transportation. Programming in Matlab.
- Examiner
- Valentin Polishchuk
- Scheduled hours
- 38 h
- Main field of study
- Datateknik, Transportsystem