Information Management and Modelling using GIS
Information Management und Modellierung mit GIS
6 CPirregularlyENno longer offered
Prerequisites
Mandatory, as written
• Module 11110 Mathematics for Engineering I • Module 11111 Mathematics for Engineering II
Recommended, as written
Basic knowledge and experiences in information and computer technology (ICT) applied in engineering and natural sciences, Module Statistics (ERM)
Contents
Introduction to GIS software, data and services, coordinate reference systems, vector data management and analysis, raster data management and analysis, GIS and related data base standards, information modelling within GIS, WEB-GIS and mobile GIS techniques and solutions, metadata and INSPIRE initiative, environmental information systems and Web portals, interfacing to other software systems, GIS as modelling framework, application examples and case studies from environmental and water related engineering problems
Learning outcomes
Understanding GIS technology and information management, knowledge of information modelling and analysis with spatial references, skills working with GIS as Desktop application and using Web services, refresh of database and programming technology and workflow modelling, competences in effective GIS application in environmental and water related engineering projects
Assessment
3 assignments during the semester 1 written exam Overall grade: each assignment 10%, written exam 70%
Literature (1)
- lecture notes in German and English language incl. literature and reference list will be provided to course participants
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 19 Oct 2026Original