Geographic Information Systems
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DepartmentFaculty of Environmental Engineering
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Program code6211EX036
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Field of studyEngineering
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QualificationMaster of Engineering Sciences
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Duration2
About
GEODESY AND CARTOGRAPHY
Degree
Master of Engineering Sciences
Length
2 years (4 semesters)
Study language
Lithuanian
Start
1st of September
Entry Qualification
To this programme applicants are accepted from the fields of: Measurement Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Transport Engineering, Physical Sciences (Geology, Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography).
Land surface measurement and mapping are the main tasks of geodesy and cartography specialists. Geodetic and cartographic information is the primary data on a spatial data infrastructure relevant for experts and users in other fields.
The study programme is aimed at training specialists who possess the latest specific knowledge of geodesy and cartography, manage to apply modern methods and technologies and are capable of accumulating, storing, displaying and analysing geodetic and cartographic data.
The Master’s study programme in Geodesy and Cartography offers a specialization in Geographic information systems.
Geographic information systems are an area relevant to specialists in various fields and help with answering many questions of public importance. The information system concentrates on collecting, storing, displaying, editing, integrating and analysing digital spatially coordinated data.
The data obtained from the Geographic Information System (GIS) relates to the geographical location and helps the user to answer questions WHAT? is WHERE? The collected data assists with selecting the best place to install wind farms or finding information on the areas that might be flooded. A digital map developed using geographic information technology and supplemented with spatial analysis tools helps in answering the above introduced questions.
The students of this specialization master modern methods and technologies applied for building and developing geographic information systems and conducting research on the use of geographic information systems.
Learning outcomes
The Master’s degree programme in Geodesy and Cartography is designed:
• Career opportunities may include:
Study subjects
1 Semester
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APGDM17001 9 credits
Electronic Systems of Geodetic Measurements (with course project)
Module aim
To obtain the knowledge of the electronic geodetic measurement system working methods, opportunities to use it in the measurements. Being able to perform measurements, processing and evaluate of the accuracy.
Module description
Get acquainted with electronic measuring systems and their principles of operation. Distance measurement methods using electromagnetic vibrations are examined. Get acquainted with the features of these methods and the possibilities of their application in geodetic measurements. Possible measurement errors and corrections are discussed. During laboratory work and course work, geodetic measurements are performed using different measurement methods. Alignment, reduction, accuracy assessment and analysis of the obtained results are carried out.
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APGDM17003 6 credits
Geodetic Algorithms and Data Structures
Module aim
Geodetic algorithms and data structure studies aim to develop students’ analytical and critical thinking, the ability to analyze and make appropriate decisions, and competencies in the field of geodetic algorithms and data structures.
Module description
In this subject, you will get acquainted with data types, structures, and the basics of programming. You will study the principles of creating algorithms. You will learn to create algorithms for solving geodetic problems. After completing your studies, you will be able to write program codes, process data, systematize it, analyze it, and display it graphically.
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APAVM17251 6 credits
Scientific Researches and Innovations
Module aim
To provide the knowledge and ability to plan, organize and conduct research and apply for the preparation of his master’s work and publish the obtained results and understand the basics of innovation, their importance in the context of science and business synthesis for the student.
Module description
To introduce the research development, diversity, education levels, knowledge, scientific classification, scientific research work in organizing, planning, error analysis, innovation politic. Assist in capacity to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, the preparation work on a masters or doctorate degree. Introducing the preparation of publications, funding opportunities for innovation and intellectual property protection and management.
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APGDM17002 6 credits
Theory of the Figure of the Earth
Module aim
To prepare engineering specialists who have acquired the latest geodesy knowledge related to determining the shape of the Earth, able to perceive, analyze and raise problematic questions of determining the real and generalized shape of the Earth, theirs solutions based on acquired knowledge of gravimetry, geodetic astronomy and space geodesy methods.
Module description
This module explores the concept of determining the shape of the Earth. It examines the differences between the real (true) and the generalised shape of the Earth, the Earth’s gravitational field and the reasons for their variations. It covers the garvimetric, geodetic astronomy and space geodesy methods used to determine the Earth’s gravitational field and shape.
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APGDM17005 3 credits
Digital Photogrammetry
Module aim
Knowledge to digital images processing methods and digital photogrammetric systems applying for spatial geodata collection.
Module description
Fundamentals of digital photogrammetry technology, types of images and processing, application of photogrammetric measurement results in the field of engineering sciences.
2 Semester
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APGDM17020 9 credits
Geoinformation Systems Design (with course project)
Module aim
To master the purpose, the structure, the peculiarities and practical application of the geoinformation systems; to teach how to collect, organize and analyze information obtained by geodetic measurements, the design of geoinformation systems of measurement databases; to know how to design the thematical information layers, to know the trick how to apply the geoinformation systems technologies to perform the spatial analysis.
Module description
The course of geoinformation systems design will allow students to understand the essential aspects of concept, the structure and administration. During the lectures, the principles and methods of forming the geoinformation systems, data sources of geoinformation systems are reviewed in detail; formats of geometrical and attribute data, topological methods for the information description are analyzed; specifications of the geometrical data, structures of the attribute data and design of the thematic information layers are examined; the multipurposefulness of the geoinformation systems, methods and forms of data application are discussed.
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APGDM17021 6 credits
Spatial Information Infrastructures
Module aim
To provide students with knowledge in the development of spatial information infrastructures, to apply it to the creation and development of the geodetic base.
Module description
The module is intended to introduce the basic technologies of spatial information infrastructure development. It discusses the relevance and practical significance of spatial information infrastructure, data sources and their users. In the theoretical part, much attention is paid to the hardware and software used to develop the spatial information infrastructure. In the practical part, the main focus is on creating a spatial information infrastructure using Mapserver software. To deepen the knowledge, students are introduced to the elements of Web programming using procedures written in HTML.
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APGDM17007 6 credits
Geoinformation Data Bases (with course project)
Module aim
Prepare specialists of measurement engineering who obtained latest knowledge related to the creation of the geoinformation data bases, being able to understand, analyse and rise the problematic questions on the construction and development of the data bases, with involving to their solutions the methods of the information technologies, creation and development of the geodetic control.
Module description
The module is intended for deepening knowledge about geoinformation systems datasets. In the theoretical part, the greatest attention is paid to the peculiarities of geodetic and cartographic data, state geodetic and georeferenced data sets are examined, also database management systems are presented, paying special attention to the elements of object-oriented programming and the SQL language. In the practical part, computer procedures are developed to solve special geodetic tasks using programming languages of database systems. In the coursework, a data set of geoinformation systems is created on a selected geodetic-cartographic-geophysical topic and a computer application is prepared to manage the created data set.
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APGDM17006 6 credits
Remote Sensing Methods
Module aim
Gain ability to analyze, to process the satellite imagery and to applay the Remote Sensing methods for territory mapping,
having information about methods for getting Remote Sensing geodata and used sensors/platforms.Module description
Remote Sensing properties of objects based on research methods are determined based on image and scanning data material. This material comes from satellite systems whose types, structures, and other characteristics are reviewed in this subject. Much attention is paid to the use of data in research in various fields.
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APGDM17011 3 credits
Research Work 1 (Geographic Information Systems)
Module aim
Analyse the literature and the knowledge of Geographic Information System for the master’s thesis.
Module description
Chosen thesis topic, the scientific and technical literature search of documents, analysed the literature, performed the analysis of Geodesy and Cartography study programme, strengthen knowledge of course the first semester.
3 Semester
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APGDM17014 9 credits
Geodetic Laser Scanning Technologies (with course project)
Module aim
Knowledge about laser scanning technologies, their constructions and abilities of use it in geodetic measurements. Ability to perform measurements, process data and compute its accuracy.
Module description
Laser scanning equipment and measurement methods are used to solve geodetic tasks. Laser scanning technologies, operating principle, measurement methodology, data processing and presentation are introduced.
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APGDM17017 9 credits
Digital Surface Models (with course project)
Module aim
To develop students’ analytical and critical thinking, the ability to analyze and make appropriate decisions in the field of surface modeling and analysis.
Module description
Studying acquainted with the terrain surface modeling using mathematical models, with data retrieval methods, with the digital terrain model creation and analysis methods.
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APGDM17012 6 credits
Geoinformation Systems Technology
Module aim
Prepare specialists of measurement engineering who obtained latest knowledge related to the technologies of the geoinformation systems, being able to understand, analyse and rise the problematic questions on the technologies of the geoinformation systems, with involving to their solutions the methods of the information technologies, creation and development of the geodetic control.
Module description
Concept and application possibilities of geographic information systems (GIS) data and technology in various fields. Possibilities of creating thematic maps, their publication.
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APGDM17016 3 credits
Research Work 2 (Geographic Information Systems)
Module aim
Begin to carry out the first tasks of the master’s final thesis and plan research.
Module description
Scientific research work in the field of geodesy and cartography. Based on the analysis of the literature, the goal of the master’s thesis, tasks, planned methods of practical measurements, geographic information systems and research have been clarified.
4 Semester
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APGDM17019 30 credits
Master Graduation Thesis (Geographic Information Systems)
Module aim
Based on the material collected during the studies and the conducted research, prepare a master’s thesis report according to the requirements, and present it to the defense commission in summary.
Module description
This is an individual work, when the studies carried out up to now on the scale of the study program are completed, their summarization is carried out, a report of the completed studies is prepared, the thesis defense is prepared and it is defended. The student reads a public report on the subject of the research conducted. In the introductory part of the thesis, the problem under consideration is clearly formulated, the research object is chosen, research goals and objectives are indicated, and the chosen methodology, modeling and/or measurement tools are presented. The obtained results are presented, research conclusions and recommendations are clearly and reasonably formulated. The work is formalized according to the requirements approved by the university.
Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrolled students | 7 |
| Enrolled to FT | 7 |
| Min FT grade | 7.98 |