Course: Methodological Course 1 Geomatics for Archaeologists

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Course title Methodological Course 1 Geomatics for Archaeologists
Course code KAR/MEK1D
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 8
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Urbánek Dietmar Paul, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Osman Zdeněk, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Vodrážka Petr, doc. Ing. CSc.
Course content
Thematic areas: 1. Selection of coordinate systems and coordinate transformation; mandatory geodetic reference systems in the Czech Republic; domestic coordinate systems. 2. Modern methods for direct collection of geodata, devices, and equipment; methods of indirect collection of geodata (close-range photogrammetry, UAV, LSS, aerial photogrammetry, remote Earth surveying). 3. Methods and strategies for processing geodata. 4. Evaluation of the accuracy of geodata collection methods and the quality of the resulting geodata. 5. Visualization and presentation of measured 2D and 3D data. 6. Available data sets used for archaeology in the Czech Republic. 7. Documentation in digital form and the design of data models; databases and exchangeable data formats.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Individual project (40) - 182 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Students have a grasp of archaeological theory and methodology (MA level). Students are familiar with approaches and literature relevant to their PhD theses.
Skills
Students understand scientific text in Czech and English and are able to interpret and critically assess its content. Students know how to utilize electronic information resources. Students are capable of working systematically and independently. Students are capable of formally presenting their research and leading scientific discussions.
learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students are familiar with the fundamental methodology for working with spatial data and are aware of the significance and potential of spatial information for the study of the past.
Skills
Students are capable of processing and creating visualizations of spatial data and are able to apply knowledge in the field of geomatics in the preparation of research projects.
teaching methods
Knowledge
Seminar
Task-based study method
Individual study
Skills demonstration
assessment methods
Project
Combined exam
Skills demonstration during practicum
Recommended literature
  • Čada, V., Vichrová, M. Rekonstrukční mapy v historickém atlasu města Plzně. In Historické mapy. Bratislava: Kartografické spoločnosť Slovenskej republiky, 34-44. Bratislava: Kartografické spoločnosť Slovenskej republiky, 2009. ISBN 978-80-89060-14-6.
  • Grewal, M.S., Weill, L.R., Andrews, A.P. Global Positioning Systems, Inertial Navigation and Integration. New Jersey, 2007. ISBN 978-0-470-04190-1.
  • Hájek, Pavel; Jedlička, Karel,; Kepka, Michal; Fiala, Radek; Vichrová, Martina,; Janečka, Karel; Čada, Václav. 3D Cartography as a platform for remindering important historical events: the example of the Terezín Memorial. Modern Trends in Cartography Lecture notes in geoi. 2015.
  • Chodějovská, Eva,; Šimůnek, Robert,; Adam, Dušan. Krajina jako historické jeviště : k poctě Evy Semotanové. Praha : Historický ústav, 2012. ISBN 978-80-7286-199-6.
  • Pavelka, Karel. Fotogrammetrie. Plzeň : Západočeská univerzita, 2003. ISBN 80-7082-972-9.
  • Voženílek, Vít. Cartography for GIS : geovisualization and map communication. 1st ed. Olomouc : Univerzita Palackého, 2005. ISBN 80-244-1047-8.


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