Course detail

Geographic Information Systems

FAST-NNA008Acad. year: 2026/2027

Geographical analyses, spatial queries, queries on map objects and attribute tables.
Characteristics of software products from Intergraph, Autodesk, Bentley, ESRI.
GIS and their use in linear construction registration, land use planning, real estate registration, etc.
Introduction to the issue of modeling on the GIS platform. Basic tasks - optimization of transport, goods distribution, optimal routes, regional service, demographic analyses, crisis management, managerial planning, modeling of pollution from transport and industrial sources.
GIS and expert systems with applications in transport. Applications of GPS systems in transport and their connection with GIS.
New trends in GIS development. Connection of GIS and the Internet. Use of machine learning technology in data analysis in GIS

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Department

Institute of Railway Structures and Constructions (ZEL)

Entry knowledge

Information technology, software.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

The objective of the subject is to introduce students to the problems of database systems and geographical information systems and to practise acquires knowledge and skills.
A student acquires skills in database systems and geographical information systems.

Study aids

Electronic learning materials provided by teachers.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Smutný J.: GEOGRAFICKÉ INFORMAČNÍ SYSTÉMY - MODUL CN02. VUT FAST, 2007. (CS)
SMUTNÝ J.: Geografické informační systémy, Brno- Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 1998, ISBN 80-214-0977-0. (CS)
Ruda A.: Úvod do studia geografických informačních systémů, Mendelova univerzita, 2010, ISBN978-80-7375-427-3 (CS)
SMUTNÝ J.: Geografické informační systémy a jejich využití ve stavebnictví, Brno, Akademické nakladateství CERM, s.r.o, Brno, 2001. ISBN: 80-214-1812- 5. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPC-SIK Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
  • Programme BIT Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
  • Programme BIT Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme CZV1-AKR Lifelong learning

    specialization PNM , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

13 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Syllabus

  • 1. Introduction into GIS problems.
  • 2. Definitions and divisions of GIS.
  • 3. Data GIS models, phases of formation, typology of GIS, GIS managing data structures.
  • 4. Definition, collection and organisation of graphical data. Procedure within the formation of a GIS project.
  • 5. Planning of geographical technologies.
  • 6. Geographical analyses, spatial questions, questions on mapping objects and attribute tables.
  • 7. Characteristics of programming products of firms Intergraph, Autodesk, Bentley, ESRI.
  • 8. Usage of GIS within public authorities. Usage of GIS for certification of line constructions.
  • 9. Introduction into problems of modelling over GIS platform.
  • 10. Basic tasks – transport optimisation, goods delivery, optimal routes, region attendance, crisis management,
  • 11. Expert systems and its usage within railway transport.
  • 12. Application of GPS systems in transport etc.
  • 13. New trends of GIS development. The connection of GIS and the Internet.

Exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jaroslav Smutný, Dr.

Syllabus

The following exercises are practised teaching tasks:

  • 1. Build a data model.
  • 2. Build a data model, a solution of the given example.
  • 3. Geographical analysis, spatial queries.
  • 4. Questions about map features and attribute tables.
  • 5. Querying in GIS, a solution of the given example.
  • 6. 3-D modelling within the GIS.
  • 7. Application of map algebra in GIS environment.
  • 8. Map algebra, solving the given example.
  • 9. Build models based on the network graph, shortest path analysis.
  • 10. Network analysis in GIS, solving the given example.
  • 11. Management of transport in GIS, solving the given example.
  • 12. Sample data collection in mobile GIS.
  • 13. Credit test.

E-learning texts

Přednáška č. 2
NNA008_GIS_2_2025.pdf 11.91 MB
Přednáška č. 5
NNA008_GIS_5_2025[1].pdf 1.11 MB
Okruhy otázek k zápočtu
Okruhy_otázek_k_zapoctu_GIS_2025[1].pdf 0.12 MB
Přednáška č. 4
NNA008_GIS_4_2025[1].pdf 2.08 MB