Acronym:
UNIPHORM – for Engineers
Subject area:
Geographic Information Systems
Subject links:
Information Systems & Technology
Course title:
Training for Professional Technical Personnel in Open GI Systems
Course Web:
Contact Person:
Prof. Bela Markus
Address:
College of
Telephone:
+36-22-348 271
Geoinformatics
Telefax:
+36-22-348-271
Pirosalma u. 1-3
E-mail:
mb@geo.info.hu
H-8000 Szekesfehervar
Hungary
Institution Web:
http://www.geo.info.hu
Course summary:
The course is aiming at developing theoretical and practical professional competencies in the field of open Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
The course curriculum is structured into content sections and exercise materials:
1. Introduction to Open GIS
2. Object oriented systems
3. Spatial referencing
4. Metadata
5. Software
6. Resources
7. Case Studies and GIS Data Base
The course is primarily designed for professionals, information specialists of companies and institutions dealing with geographic information systems as well as for decision-makers of regional authorities and services dealing with geographic analysis or planning.
The course is designed as a fully Internet Web-based course with a virtual learning environment including integrated electronic course administration, student assessment system and a GIS glossary. A CD-ROM based version of the course is also available. Course delivery is also supported by a study guide and a case-study book. These are available both on the Web and in the electronic CD-ROM version. The delivery combines face-to-face sessions with self-study supported by asynchronous and synchronous consultations to course-tutors.
The course is not formally accredited and will be delivered as non-formal continuing education course by the consortium and through UNIGIS training sites in Europe. (UNIGIS is a worldwide consortium of universities providing postgraduate distance education in GIS at Diploma and Masters levels).
Within the regular delivery schedule students are expected to submit 2 written assignments (2000 words) a final project (5000 words) and pass a final examination in order to successfully complete the course. Successful students will be awarded a non-formal certificate confirming active and successful completion of the course issued by the UNIGIS Consortium and/or partners of the UNIPHORM course development consortium.
Course characteristics:
No. of study hours:
50
Delivery duration:
2 months
No. of hours at distance:
35
No. of face-to-face hours:
15
No. of modules/units:
4
No. of tutors involved:
1(AT) ,3(H), 1(UK)
Language versions:
H, RO, UK
Target countries:
Course development consortium (in the alphabetical order):
College of Geoinformatics, Szekesfehervar
Hungary
University of Salzburg, Salzburg
Austria
Victoria University of Manchester, Manchester
UK