Programming in GIS environment

Course: Geology

Structural unit: Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"

Title
Programming in GIS environment
Code
ВК 5.07
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
6 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
7
Learning outcomes
- Use information technology, cartographic and geoinformation models in the field of Earth sciences. - Apply models, methods and data of physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, mathematics, information technology, etc. in the study of geological processes and structures. - Be able to perform research on geospheres using quantitative methods of analysis.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastering of the course "Programming" 2. Have basic knowledge in the field of geographic information systems
Course content
There is an acquaintance with the basics of algorithmization, conceptual and methodological principles of programming. Students get acquainted with the features use of modules to work with geospatial data. The general principles of representation of geospatial data, both internal and visual representation are studied. Students get acquainted with professional software products for Python programming. The principles of organization and the main stages of software development are studied. Students gain skills in team development of special software. There is an acquaintance with modules for scientific tasks, construction of the program interface in Python language and work with databases.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
lectures, practical work, independent work, consultations
Assessment methods and criteria
The control is carried out according to the modular rating system and includes: performance of 9 practical works (where students must demonstrate the quality of acquired knowledge and solve tasks using the methods and tools outlined by the teacher), 6 independent practical works (where students must demonstrate the quality of acquired knowledge and solve tasks without limiting tools and techniques for solving the problem) and conducting 2 written modular tests. The final assessment is conducted in the form of a written oral exam.
Language of instruction
ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Vsevolod Demydov
Geoinformatics
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Geoinformatics
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"