Students gain proven knowledge and understanding with respect to the field of GIS software. They are in a position to use the knowledge and understanding acquired in order to solve problems. They are in a position to disseminate information, ideas, problems and solutions to expert as well as non-expert audience.

YES Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information by using necessary technologies.
YES Adaptation to new situations.
YES Decision making
YES Autonomous work
NO Team work
NO Working within an international context.
YES Interdisciplinary work
NO Producing new research ideas.
NO Project planning and management.
NO Respecting diversity and multicultural aspects.
YES Respecting the natural environment
NO Showing social, professional and ethical responsibility as well as sensitivity to sex issues.
YES Applying criticism and self-criticism
YES Promoting free, creative and deductive thinking.

The course is based on the two compulsory courses “Spatial Analysis” an “Geographical Information Systems”. It focuses on the presentation of approaches to solve spatial problems based on advanced functions of the GIS software, including ArcGIS and GRASS GIS. Practical exercises are organized in the computer center. These practical exercises include topics related to:

• 3D applications
• network applications
• geocoding
• spatial indexes
• complex measurements
• web mapping

Practical exercises and written examination at the end of the semester.