Geographic information systems in geology
Course: Geophysics and computer processing of geological and geophysical data
Structural unit: Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"
Title
Geographic information systems in geology
Code
ОК. 36
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
7 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
- disclosure of the content of the concept of "geographic information systems";
- acquaintance with features of GIS software;
- creation of a geoinformation database of geological and ecological data;
- mastering the basics of modeling of geological objects by GIS;
- application of spatial analysis to solve various applied geological and ecological-geological problems;
- creation of thematic and forecast maps;
- application of GIS in geology and earth sciences.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Acquaintance with academic disciplines, such as: geoinformatics, basics of mathematical analysis, statistical processing of geological information, general and historical geology, hydrogeology, engineering geology, structural geology.
Course content
The program reveals the main aspects of the application of geographic information systems in geology. The subject of study are geological objects in terms of their factual description, presentation, modeling and analysis using GIS
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, practical classes and independent work of students
Assessment methods and criteria
The control is carried out according to the modular rating system and includes: practical work (where students must demonstrate the quality of acquired knowledge and solve problems using the methods and tools outlined by the teacher) and defense of independent work, and 2 written 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
Vitaii
Zatserkovnyi
Geoinformatics
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"
Iryna
Tsiupa
Geoinformatics
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"
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"
Geoinformatics
Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology"