The course aims to provide the necessary knowledge to analyze and evaluate the landscape using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Training covers basic concepts of geographic information management and analysis, including an introduction to spatial data, data structure and types, projection systems, and the creation and management of geographic data (georeferencing, digitization, and the integration of spatial and descriptive data). It also covers cartography through GIS, visualization, and modeling of three-dimensional space. With this knowledge, students will be able to develop an ecotourism tool to attract and guide ecotourists. This is done by creating three thematic maps: a) a map presenting the basic topographical and anthropogenic characteristics, b) a map presenting the basic ecological characteristics, and c) thematic maps/ecotourism routes.
The course is structured into three core modules and aims to equip students with the knowledge and competencies necessary for analyzing and evaluating landscapes through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It covers basic geographic information management and spatial analysis, including spatial data concepts, geospatial datasets, coordinate systems, and the development and management of geographic information (georeferencing, digitization, integration of spatial and attribute data). It further covers GIS-based cartography, visualization, and three-dimensional representation and modeling, as well as spatial data modeling within a GIS environment, with an emphasis on rule-based approaches, linear regression models, and multi-criteria methods.
