Allgemeine Informationen
| Veranstaltungsname | Übung: Geoinformationssysteme (Karto II) (Gruppe 4) - auf Englisch |
| Veranstaltungsnummer | 7530 |
| Semester | WS 2025/26 |
| Aktuelle Anzahl der Teilnehmenden | 19 |
| maximale Teilnehmendenanzahl | 20 |
| Heimat-Einrichtung | Institut für Geographie |
| beteiligte Einrichtungen | Angewandte Geoinformatik |
| Veranstaltungstyp | Übung in der Kategorie Lehre |
| Nächster Termin | Donnerstag, 11.12.2025 15:45 - 17:15, Ort: (1014/B) |
| Lernorganisation |
The lecture/practical exercise aims to introduce participants to theoretical concepts and principles of geoinformation systems and cartographic techniques. The participants will explore and understand theoretical concepts of geospatial data acquisition, handling, visualization and representation, and dissemination in print and online data formats/platforms. The module will integrate lectures and a series of practical exercises covering different topics. Participants will work with geographical datasets using the ArcGIS Pro software and QGIS. Data exploration, download, manipulation and visualisation will also be conducted using the R/R studio statistical softwares. Exercises will include: • Exploring acquiring of geographic data for GIS mapping • Map compilation and design • Statistical mapping • Symbology and working with visual variables • Multi-variate diagrams • Interactive mapping |
| Leistungsnachweis | In writing (Cartographic mapping exercises on specific topics) and an exercise summary report |
| Veranstaltung findet in Präsenz statt / hat Präsenz-Bestandteile | Ja |
| Hauptunterrichtssprache | englisch |
| Weitere Unterrichtssprache(n) | Deutsch |
| Literaturhinweise |
1) Peterson, G. N. (2009). GIS Cartography: A Guide to Effective Map Design. Taylor & Francis Group, LLC 2) Slocum, T.A., McMaster, R.B., Kessler, F.C., & Howard, H.H. (2022). Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization (4th ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003150527 3) Anthamatten, P. (2020). How to Make Maps: An Introduction to Theory and Practice of Cartography (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315158426 4) Jones, C.B. (1997). Geographical Information Systems and Computer Cartography (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315846231 5) Peterson, G.N. (2020). GIS Cartography: A Guide to Effective Map Design, Third Edition (3rd ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003046325 6) Kraak, M.-J., & Ormeling, F. (2020). Cartography: Visualization of Geospatial Data, Fourth Edition (4th ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9780429464195 |
| Sonstiges |
GIS and cartography are increasingly applied across a wide range of disciplines and sectors, for example, infrastructure and planning, health and social sciences, population and demography, environmental and agricultural sciences, security, and surveillance, among others. We require maps (both printed and digital) to make daily decisions, whether it is locating a destination, managing natural resources, designing transportation networks, or assessing risks in disaster-prone areas. Cartography, the art and science of map-making, transforms raw spatial data into meaningful visual representations that are easy to interpret and use. GIS, on the other hand, provides the technological framework for collecting, storing, analyzing, and displaying geographic data. It allows users to integrate different datasets, perform spatial analyses, and visualize results in ways that reveal relationships, trends, and patterns across space and time. Together, GIS and cartography bridge the gap between data and geography, turning numbers and coordinates into actionable insights. As technology continues to advance, the integration of GIS with web mapping, 3D visualization, and real-time data collection is transforming how we understand and interact with our world. These tools not only support planning and management, but also foster greater awareness of spatial relationships that shape our environment and daily lives. |
