Module Objectives

The module aims to provide more detailed knowledge in information technology and more specifically in the statistical programming for analyzing spatial data in the degree these are required in the science of geography and geoinformatics

Course Content

In the theoretical part the concepts of object-oriented programming, a modern statistical programming language, R and its environment RStudio, as well as libraries and tools for GIS and spatial analysis are introduced. The emphasis of software development is on libraries with classes and methods that can manage and analyse geographic data in order for the student to be able to develop the ability to create applications in Geoinformatics.

The computer labs aim to allow students to familiarize with the programming language R and developed several applications that analyze and visualize spatial data. Students also develop geographical data mapping code and texts using the documentation language R Markdown.

Teaching and Assessment

The course includes two-hour lectures and a number of laboratory exercises. Considerable working time outside teaching hours is required by the students. The selection, preparation and delivery of projects which includes software development is submitted at the end of the semester.

– Project (includes software development and documentation) – 80%
– Project Presentation – 20%
– Less than two (2) absences in laboratory