To acquire basic and applied knowledge in the field of Geodesy, Geomatics and Geoinformatics. To acquire basic and applied knowledge in the field of Virtual GIS atlases. 2D and 3D visualization of gespatial data

Acquired knowledge is used in professional courses, as well as in the recognition and in solving the engineering problems.

Lectures: Cartographic fundamentals; Visual variables: spacing, size, orientation, shape, arrangement, height, hue, value, saturation; Mapping discrete features; Treatment of continuous surfaces; Introduction to thematic mapping; Statistical mapping; Space-time visualization and 3D visualization; Introduction to multimedia and web cartography; Data models and data formats; Model based visualization; Standardization and formats KML, VRML, GEOVRML, CITYGML; WEBGL, glTF; Cartographic visualization for Web, SLD; Virtual globes; Virtual reality - VR and augmented reality - AR; Smart cities; Map mashups; Volunteered geographical information.

Teaching methods include lectures, computer practice, consultations , independent and guided work on obligatory assignments. Prerequisites: obligatory tasks, during the teaching process. Examination - knowledge evaluation: final examination in oral form.