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Topicalities of Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing

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Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to learn current issues in geoinformatics and remote sensing in various fields of the national economy - agriculture, forestry, transport logistics, land spatial administration and spatial crisis management. Students gain insight into current events in the field of geoinformatics and remote sensing in Latvia and other countries.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

1. Knows the latest trends and current events in science and technology in the field of geoinformatics and remote sensing - laboratory works
2. Able to recognize and critically evaluate current issues in geoinformatics and remote sensing in various sectors of the national economy - laboratory works
3. Is able to orientate in the latest technologies in geoinformatics and remote sensing - laboratory works

Course Content(Calendar)

Full-time studies:
1. Content and requirements of the study course (1h)
2. Overview of current issues in geoinformatics and remote sensing in Latvia (1h)
3. Development of geoinformatics and remote sensing in the European Union and other countries (1h)
4. Geoinformatics and remote sensing news in various sectors of national economy (1h)
5. New technologies in the field of geoinformatics and remote sensing (1h)
6. Changes in regulatory enactments in the field of geoinformatics and remote sensing (1h)
7. News of international conferences and exhibitions in the field of geoinformatics and remote sensing (2h)

Laboratory works:
1. Topical issues of geoinformatics and remote sensing in Latvia (2h)
2. Development of geoinformatics and remote sensing in the European Union and other countries (2h)
3. Geoinformatics and remote sensing news in various sectors of the national economy - agriculture, forestry, transport logistics, land spatial administration and spatial organization of crisis management in Latvia and other countries (8h)
4. New technologies in the field of geoinformatics and remote sensing (4h)
5. Changes in regulatory enactments in the field of geoinformatics and remote sensing (2h)
6. Topicalities of international conferences and exhibitions in the field of geoinformatics and remote sensing (4h)
7. Preparation of a presentation on topical issues of geoinformatics and remote sensing (2h)

Part-time studies:
All topics specified for full-time studies are implemented, but the number of contact hours is 1/2 of the specified number of hours

Requirements for awarding credit points

Test (pass / fail) consists of:
• a written test on the theoretical material acquired in the study course;

• successfully completed and credited laboratory work

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Preparation of laboratory work descriptions. Studies of scientific and study literature (normative documents, monographs, scientific articles and their collections, conference and seminar materials, specialized scientific periodicals) and Internet resources required for the acquisition of professional competencies of the study course.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

1. Test (pass / fail) is obtained after the examination of knowledge in a written test at the end of the study course and summarizing the results of laboratory works in the study course.
2. After the development of laboratory works and preparation of their descriptions, it is assessed whether students demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of geoinformatics and remote sensing issues and trends in the field.

Compulsory reading

1. Journal of Remote Sensing. [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 01.02.2022.] Pieejams: https://spj.sciencemag.org/journals/remotesensing/

Further reading

1. The Baltic Geospatial Information Technology Conference [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 01.02.2022.] Pieejams: https://balticgitconf.eu/

Periodicals and other sources

1. Latvijas Ģeotelpiskās informācijas aģentūra. Pieejams: https://www.lgia.gov.lv/
2. Valsts zemes dienests. Pieejams: https://www.vzd.gov.lv/lv
3. Lauku atbalsta dienests. Pieejams: https://www.lad.gov.lv/lv/
4. Valsts meža dienests. Pieejams: https://www.vmd.gov.lv/

Notes

Professional higher education bachelor study programme “Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing” in full-time studies and part-time studies