Overview of available GITTA modules
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This means that content may change at any time if it is updated. If you need stable content, e.g. to teach classes, you are
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GI-Systems Module
The module offers a basic introduction to Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST), and provides information about
existing commercial products and their areas of application. The module is also intended to explain the most commonly followed
software architectures of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their impact on system usage.
Basic Level (in English)
Intermediate Level (in English)
Database Management and Systems Module
The Database System module incorporates the concepts and architectures associated with databases. First, specific terms are
discussed, then the characteristics of such a database approach are compared with other systems. After an overview of database
architectures, data models and the Structured Query Language (SQL) are introduced. Exercises and self-tests help to augment
the theory.
Basic Level (auf Deutsch):
Basic Level (in English):
Data Capture Module
The Data Capture module introduces students to sources of geographic data and to the broad process of digital capture and
data preprocessing. It focuses on selected capture procedures in order to detail strategies and methodologies for the production
of relevant geographic information. This module is structured into 4 lessons, with the following content: Overview of sources,
Primary sources, Derived sources, and Metadata and quality. Each lesson comprises exercises and a self-test. This module is
not available yet.
Basic Level (in English):
Spatial Modeling Module
This module presents the main concepts - projections, location, and topology - that drive the modeling of the Geographic Space
(GS). It gives an overview of GS modeling processes, using regularly and irregularly distributed observation units (raster
and object models). The properties of spatial information are then analyzed from the point of view of its measurement scale
and origin (measured, derived, or interpreted). Finally, the process of digitization is presented. This module is not available
yet.
Basic Level (in French):
Spatial Analysis Module
The main goal of the module is to contribute the technical knowledge required for informed development of GIS applications.
Therefore, the key concepts and techniques of spatial analysis are presented at a basic and intermediate level. lessons include
fundamentals and techniques for dealing with continuous and discrete spatial variables, spatial queries, terrain analysis,
suitability analysis, accessibility analysis, and uncertainty handling. There is a close relationship with the Spatial Modeling
module.
Basic Level (auf Deutsch):
Intermediate Level (in English):
Data Presentation Module
The Data Presentation module describes the history and use of maps, while introducing the different map types available. Its
emphasis is on topographical cartography and the components required for map development, including graphical design with
text and color by reference to readability rules. A further focus concentrates on cartographic generalization concepts, procedures,
and methods. Within the intermediate lessons, thematic map design as well as mapping with a GIS and cartographic software
are discussed.
Basic Level (in English):
Intermediate Level (in English):
Case Studies
Students, confronted with realistic and practice-relevant GIST cases, must then solve such a case independently. Original,
not preprocessed, case material is provided and a tutor is helping the students to find solutions for solving the case.
Deutsche Version:
Version Française:
The CartouCHe Project
Since August 2008, modules of the CartouCHe project are available as well:
Available content out of CartouCHe (in English):
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