Geospatial analysis

Course: Natural Geography

Structural unit: heohrafichnyi fakultet

Title
Geospatial analysis
Code
ВБ 2.09
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2022/2023
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
8 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
LO04. Use information technologies, cartographic and geoinformation models in the fields of the subject area of geographical sciences. LO07. Apply models, methods and data of natural sciences and social sciences, information technologies, etc. when studying formation and development of geographical objects and processes shells LO09. Carry out research on the geographical envelope and its spheres using quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis. LO12. Know and apply theories, paradigms, concepts and principles in the branches of the subject area of ​​geography according to specialization LO14. Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research of natural and socio-geographic objects, systems and processes in the geographical envelope under field and laboratory conditions.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastering of the disciplines "Higher mathematics with the basics of mathematics statistics", "Geographic information systems", "Geographic information technologies", "Remote sensing of the Earth". 2. Know the basic principles of geoinformatics and the properties of vector and raster geodata. 3. To be able to work with geographic information systems for implementation elementary analysis and compilation of thematic maps; 4. Have basic skills in finding information sources, conducting basic statistical calculations, analysis of cartographic sources and geodata, generalization and synthesis of information.
Course content
The discipline is aimed at studying and mastering the approaches and methods of geospatial analysis in context landscape studies and mapping. Students are in the process of studying get acquainted with the starting points of geospatial analysis; the main ones sources of open geodata and their properties; master techniques and methods of geospatial analysis of their preparation and thematic interpretation for needs of modern landscape studies.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Багатоспектральні методи дистанційного зондування Землі в задачах природокористування / За ред. В.І. Лялька, М.О. Попова. – Київ, 2006. - 357 с. 2. Свідзінська Д.В. Методи геоекологічних досліджень: геоінформаційний практикум на основі відкритої ГІС SAGA. – К.: Логос, 2014. – 402 с. 3. deSmith M., Goodchild M.F., Longley P.A. Geospatial Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide to Principles, Techniques , and Software Tools. – Winchelsea Press: 2015. – Режим доступу: http://www.spatialanalysisonline.com/ 4. Key Methods in Geography / N. Clifford, S. French, G. Valentine (Eds.). – SAGE, 2010. - 569 p. 5. Research Methods in Geography: A Critical Introduction / B. Gomez, J.P. Jones (Eds.). – Blackwell Publishing, 2010. - 459 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, practical session, analytical work
Assessment methods and criteria
Test, performance of creative analytical and calculation works, discourse, exam. The recommended minimum for admission is 36 points For students who scored a total of less than 36 points (recommended minimum) number, a mandatory condition for admission to the exam is writing essays on missed or insufficiently mastered topics. Final assessment in the form of an exam is conducted in writing format The maximum number of points on the exam is 40, the minimum number of points, which are added to the semester ones – 24 (60% of the maximum number of points allocated for the exam).
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Daria Valeriivna Svidzinska
Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology
heohrafichnyi fakultet

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology
heohrafichnyi fakultet