The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basics of applied GIS in human geography, as well as to the use of GIS analysis in solving issues related to the spatial organization of various components in society.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

•  apply different techniques in order to prepare and map socio-geographic data,
• use GIS tools in order to create and analyze models of socio-geographic objects and processes

Theoretical lecturing
Application of quantitative methods and their visualization in socioeconomic research of space; GIS and spatial analysis in demographic research; GIS in studies of uneven regional development; Geo-visualization of human activity patterns using GIS; Analysis of allocation of economic activities using GIS; Spatial analysis and modelling of urban structures and dynamics; Modelling urban transport systems.

Practical lecturing
Individual cartographic projects that require from students to independently or in a group prepare and present maps of different socio-geographic contents.
Projects include the study of specific socio-geographic contents by collecting and analyzing data of  various types and formats, final document preparation and mapping.

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