TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Technische Universität München

Module Catalog
M.Sc. Cartography
TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy
Technische Universität München

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Module Catalog: General Information and Notes to the Reader

What is the module catalog?

One of the central components of the Bologna Process consists in the modularization of university
curricula, that is, the transition of universities away from earlier seminar/lecture systems to
a modular system in which thematically-related courses are bundled together into blocks, or
modules.
This module catalog contains descriptions of all modules offered in the course of study.
Serving the goal of transparency in higher education, it provides students, potential students and
other internal and external parties with information on the content of individual modules, the goals
of academic qualification targeted in each module, as well as their qualitative and quantitative
requirements.

Notes to the reader:

Updated Information
An updated module catalog reflecting the current status of module contents and requirements is
published every semester. The date on which the module catalog was generated in TUMonline is
printed in the footer.

Non-binding Information
Module descriptions serve to increase transparency and improve student orientation with respect
to course offerings. They are not legally-binding. Individual modifications of described contents
may occur in praxis.
Legally-binding information on all questions concerning the study program and examinations
can be found in the subject-specific academic and examination regulations (FPSO) of individual
programs, as well as in the general academic and examination regulations of TUM (APSO).

Elective modules
Please note that generally not all elective modules offered within the study program are listed in the
module catalog.

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Index of module handbook descriptions (SPO tree)
Alphabetical index can be found on page 84

[20181] Cartography | Cartography

Degree Requirements TUM (1. Semester) | Pflichtbereich TUM (1. Semester) 5
[BV300025] Cartographic Foundations | Kartographische Grundlagen 5-7
[BV300003] Geo-Information | Geo-Information 8 - 10
[BGU30045] Geovisualization and Geostatistics | Geovisualisierung und 11 - 13
Geostatistik
[BV480016] Introduction to Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and 14 - 16
Image Processing | Einführung in die Photogrammetrie, Fernerkundung und
Bildverarbeitung [PRC+IPC]
Elective Studies TUM (1. Semester) | Wahlbereich TUM (1. Semester) 17
[IN2026] Scientific Visualization | Wissenschaftliche Visualisierung 17 - 18
[LRG1500] Principles of Spatial Data Mining and Machine Learning | 19 - 20
Prinzipien räumlichen Data Minings und maschinellen Lernens [SDML]
[LRG1501] Selected Topics in Big Geospatial Data | Ausgewählte Themen 21 - 22
in Big Geospatial Data [STBGD]
[BV030012] Engineering Databases | Datenbanken für Ingenieure [EngDB] 23 - 24
[BGU30046] Mapping Project | Mapping Project 25 - 27
[BGU30047] Principles of Databases (UT/ITC online module) | Principles of 28 - 30
Databases (UT/ITC online module)
[BGU30048] Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module) | 31 - 33
Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module)
[SZ0453] English - Scientific Presentation and Writing C2 | Englisch - 34 - 35
Scientific Presentation and Writing C2
Degree Requirements Wien (2. Semester) | Pflichtbereich Wien (2. Semester) 36
[BV300027] Cartographic Theories and Applications | Theoretische 36 - 38
Kartographie
[BV300028] LBS & Multimedia Cartography | LBS & Multimedia 39 - 41
Kartographie
[BV300029] Cartographic Publishing | Cartographic Publishing 42 - 44
[BV300030] Applied Cartographic Research & Development | Applied 45 - 47
Cartographic Research & Development
Elective Studies Dresden (3. Semester) | Wahlbereich Dresden (3. Semester) 48
[BGU30047] Principles of Databases (UT/ITC online module) | Principles of 48 - 50
Databases (UT/ITC online module)
[BGU30048] Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module) | 51 - 53
Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module)
[BGU30050] Geodata Infrastructures | Geodata Infrastructures [Geodata 54 - 55
Infrastructures]
[BGU30051] Laser Scanning and DTM Generation | Laser Scanning and 56 - 57
DTM Generation [Laser Scanning and DTM Generation]

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 [BGU30057] Remote-Sensing-Based Environmental Mapping | 58 - 59
Fernerkundungs-bezogene Visualisierung von Umwelt-Daten
[BGU30058] Subject-specific GIS Applications and Case Studies | 60 - 62
Fachspezifische GIS-Applikationen und Fallbeispiele
[BGU30059] Mobile Cartography | Mobile Kartographie 63 - 65
[BGU30060] 3D Virtual Landscapes | Virtuelle 3D Landschaftsmodelle 66 - 68
[BGU30061] Georelief and Cartography – Morphogenetic and 69 - 71
Environmental Understanding | Georelief und Kartographie -
Morphogenetisches und Umweltverständnis
[BGU0MTCA15RK] Master's Thesis | Master's Thesis 72
[BGUMTCAD15] Master Thesis Research done at TU Dresden | 72 - 74
Masterarbeit ausgeführt an der TU Dresden
[BGUMTCAM15] Master Thesis Research done at TUM | Masterarbeit 75 - 77
ausgeführt an der TUM
[BGUMTCAT15] Master Thesis Research done at University of Twente | 78 - 80
Masterarbeit ausgeführt an der Universität Twente
[BGUMTCAW15] Master Thesis Research done at TU Wien | Masterarbeit 81 - 83
ausgeführt an der TU Wien

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BV300025: Cartographic Foundations | Kartographische Grundlagen

Degree Requirements TUM (1. Semester) | Pflichtbereich TUM (1.

Semester)

Module Description

BV300025: Cartographic Foundations | Kartographische Grundlagen

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

5 150 105 45

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination consists of a written exam of 90 min in total (100%). The students have to answer
to the questions with own formulations partially they have to sketch issues or circumstances. No
auxiliary materials are permitted within the written exam.
The written exam is a means to measure the students’ ability to understand the whole cartographic
visualization process and the relation of cartography to other fields.
Additionally the students have to create a sufficient user-oriented topographic and thematic map to
verify their ability to apply and evaluate cartographic concepts and typographic guidelines in the
context of map making.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
A basic knowledge in mathematics is desirable.

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BV300025: Cartographic Foundations | Kartographische Grundlagen

Content:
The course covers different aspects of cartography and cartographic research like:
- Fundamental cartographic concepts
- The cartographic visualization process
- Map and layout design
- Cartographic generalization
- Map projections
- Use and user issues in cartography
- Topographic and thematic mapping

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- describe the relevance and influence of cartography to various associated fields;
- explain the cartographic visualization process;
- explain theories of perception;
- implement cartographic concepts on real world examples;
- implement different map-projections for different map use cases;
- assess effective user-driven map-design by up to date usability evaluation methods;
- design topographic and thematic maps using various visualization techniques based on
cartographic concepts and the general typographic guidelines.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The module is structured in lectures and exercises. The lectures consisting of presentations of
the supervisors and blended learning like map reviews and working on reading material to current
cartographic research issues.
The exercises are carried out as individual work as well as group work under supervision. Within
the exercises, the students have to create a topographic and a thematic map. The students have
to define and solve cartographic visualization problems and should practice their skills within the
cartographic domain by using cartographic software and tools. Feedback on the exercises (created
maps and applied methodologies and techniques) is given to the groups or students by one to one
discussions during the contact hours.

Media:
Moodle e learning platform, presentations, pc-lab, discussions, reading material

Reading List:
Anson, R. W., Ormeling, F. J. (1996): Basic Cartography for Students and Technicians.
International Cartographic Association (ICA). Elsevier Science.
Bugayevskiy, L. M., Snyder, J. P. (1995): Map Projections: A Reference Manual. Taylor & Francis.
Field, K. (2018): Cartography. Esri Press.
Heywood, I, Cornelius, S., Carver, S. (2006): An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems.
Pearson Education.
Keates, J. S. (1996): Understanding Maps. Addison Wesley.
Kraak, M. J., Ormeling, F.J. (1998): Cartography: Visualization of Spatial Data. Addison Wesley.

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BV300025: Cartographic Foundations | Kartographische Grundlagen

Robinson, A. H. et al. (1995): Elements of Cartography. John Wiley & Sons.

Responsible for Module:

Liqiu Meng, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

Cartographic Foundations (Vorlesung, 3 SWS)
Cron J [L], Cron J, Meng L, Murphy C
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BV300003: Geo-Information | Geo-Information

Module Description

BV300003: Geo-Information | Geo-Information

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

6 180 120 60

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

A written exam of 60 min takes place in the end of the semester (100%). By answering the
questions the student should verify that they have gained the required knowledge about spatial
data management, the analysis of geodata, spatial data mining and cartographic techniques for
visualising spatial data. The exam contains questions in which they have to give valid definitions,
explain concepts, theoretically implement and evaluate case studies, as well as mastering design
challenges. All learning outcomes are covered by this written exam.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Knowledge of higher mathematics and experiences of handling spatial data is recommended.

Content:
This module includes the following topics:
- Introduction to GIS
- Spatio-temporal representations and databases
- Spatial data analysis

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BV300003: Geo-Information | Geo-Information

- Spatial data mining

- Data retrieval and cartographic techniques
- Case studies of Geoinformation
- Introduction to ArcGIS components
- Working with multiple data tables
- Learning spatial analysis methods
- Building 3D models
- Creating animations
- Designing a quality map in a GIS
- Collecting spatial data during field work
- Integrating GPS data to a GIS
- Publishing geographic information online

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- illustrate the dimensions of geoinformation;
- explain the structure of a GIS;
- describe advantages and drawbacks of different spatial database systems;
- understand data mining concepts;
- implement concepts of geodata harmonization to integrate geodata into a GIS;
- integrate the functional and the organizational workflow of geodata-management and implement
them into system-architectures using established concepts of geodata modelling;
- judging the influence of spatial data quality for geodata-management;
- create queries for geodata analysis;
- making well designed maps;
- generate three dimensional data models.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The module is structured in lectures and exercises. The lectures provide the theoretical
foundations of geoinformation. They impart knowledge about spatial data management, the
analysis of geodata, spatial data mining and cartographic techniques for visualising spatial data.
The exercise part of this module allows the students to employ their GIS knowledge to applied
studies. An introduction to ArcGIS will be given and the students can analyse and visualise
geodata using a variety of analysis tools and visualisation techniques. A set of exercises put the
theoretical knowledge into practice. The exercises are carried out in a computer lab individually,
partly under supervision and partly in self-study. Feedback on the exercises is given to each
student within a personal one-on-one discussion.

Media:
Moodle e learning platform, presentations, pc-lab, hand-outs, reading material

Reading List:
Law, M., Collins, A. (2013): Getting to Know ArcGIS for Desktop. Esri Press.

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BV300003: Geo-Information | Geo-Information

Longley, P. A., Goodchild, M. F., Maguire D. J., Rhind, D. W. (Eds.) (2005): Geographical
Information Systems – Principles, Techniques. Management and Applications. John Wiley & Sons.

Responsible for Module:

Liqiu Meng, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

Geo-Information (Vorlesung mit integrierten Übungen, 4 SWS)
Meng L, Murphy C
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGU30045: Geovisualization and Geostatistics | Geovisualisierung und Geostatistik

Module Description

BGU30045: Geovisualization and Geostatistics | Geovisualisierung und

Geostatistik

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

5 150 75 75

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination consists of a written exam of 120 min in total (100%) at the end of the semester.
The students have to answer to the questions with own formulations partially they have to sketch
issues or circumstances. No auxiliary materials are permitted within the written exam.
The written exam gives the proof that the students have understood, can reflect and can apply
statistical methods to spatial data as well as different visualization approaches to spatial and non-
spatial data and that they can adapt their skills under time pressure to create visualizations using a
combination of spatial and non-spatial data.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Knowledge of higher mathematics and experiences of spatial data handling, as well as a basic
understanding of cartography and graphic design are desirable. ‘R’ programming experience is not
required, but would be an advantage.

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BGU30045: Geovisualization and Geostatistics | Geovisualisierung und Geostatistik

Content:
The content of this module covers geovisualization and geostatistics aspects including
geomarketing which are combined to gain insights into spatial data analysis, using statistical
methods and to visualize these insights using advanced visualization techniques.
During the lectures the following topics are covered:
- Geovisualization vs. information visualization
- Geospace vs. information space
- Animation and anamorphosis
- User interface design
- Point clustering and analysis
- Basic statistic methods and applications
- Statistical interpolation methods like IDW, kriging, spline etc. and density surfaces
- Components, methods and applications of geomarketing

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- describe the crucial components of geostatistics;
- explain the different usability evaluation methods;
- use methods of explorative spatial data analysis;
- implement geomarketing methods;
- comparing visualization approaches of spatial data and build new visualizations upon the
theoretical framework;
- detecting anomalies/events in spatial data and non-spatial data using statistical methods;
- designing visualizations by combining spatial and non-spatial data.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The module is structured in lectures and exercises. The lectures provide the theoretical foundation
of geovisualization and geostatistics including geomarketing.
During the exercises, the students are gaining the possibility of applying the learned methods
and methodologies to real world problems by implementing case studies to get deeper insights
into cartographic and graphic-design as well as the different statistical analysis methods. The
integration of geographical intelligence into all marketing aspects including sales and distribution
are introduced. The exercises are carried out individually under supervision. Feedback to the
exercises is given to the students by one to one discussions during the contact hours. At the end of
the semester, the students have to pass the written exam.

Media:
Moodle e learning platform, presentations, pc-lab, hand-outs, exercise sheets, reading material

Reading List:
Fry, B. (2008): Visualizing Data. O’Reilly.
Hake, G., Grünreich, D., Meng, L. (2002): Kartographie. Walter de Gruyter.
MacEachren, A. M. (1995): How Maps Work. The Guilford Press.

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Slocum, T., McMaster, R. B., Kessler, F. C., Howard, H. H. (2005): Thematic Cartography and
Geographic Visualization. Pearson.
Tufte, E. R. (1983): The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. Graphics Press.
Ware, C. (2004): Information Visualization: Perception for Design. Morgan Kaufmann.

Responsible for Module:

Liqiu Meng, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

Geostatistik und Geomarketing (Übung, 2 SWS)
Cron J [L], Cron J, Murphy C

Visualization of Geodata (MSc.Cartography) (Vorlesung mit integrierten Übungen, 3 SWS)

Jahnke M [L], Jahnke M, Meng L
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BV480016: Introduction to Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Image Processing | Einführung in die
Photogrammetrie, Fernerkundung und Bildverarbeitung [PRC+IPC]

Module Description

BV480016: Introduction to Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Image

Processing | Einführung in die Photogrammetrie, Fernerkundung und
Bildverarbeitung [PRC+IPC]

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

6 180 105 75

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The written exam takes 120 minutes with content of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing on
one hand and Image Processing on the other hand count both 50% of the achievable points.
Questions contain drawing and explaining figures, answering questions on methods and solutions,
calculations or comparisons of methods and their applicability. Additionally, multiple-choice-
questions are including with statements that have to be evaluated as true or false. This part does
not contain more than 20% of the total points. No aids or materials are allowed.
Additionally, 4 - 6 study projects are offered that can be used as a midterm exam and can be
included in the module grade. They contain programming and documenting solutions for practical
problems. As programming and documentation quality cannot be checked in an examination, this
part is done as study work.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Linear algebra and MatLab basics for the exercises.

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BV480016: Introduction to Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Image Processing | Einführung in die
Photogrammetrie, Fernerkundung und Bildverarbeitung [PRC+IPC]

Content:
During the lectures the following topics are covered:
- Definition Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
- Characteristics of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, applications and development
-Stereoscopic vision and measurement, photogrammetric image analysis, digital stereo processing
- Radiometric basics, multispectral classification
- Optical basics: models and geometric quality of optical projections, description of image quality
- Introduction to Image Processing
- Features of digital images, image transformation, convolution, edge detection
- Segmentation
- Binary image processing
- Vectorization and geometric primitives
- Feature extraction

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- remember the physical basics of the electromagnetic spectrum and radiometric basics;
- understand concepts of photogrammetric image analysis;
- understand the principles of supervised and unsupervised classification;
- understand the principles of stereoscopic records;
- compare image processing operations.
- apply different classifiers and evaluate the classification results;
- apply different image transformations;
- analyse applications from different points of view;
- analyse images by segmentation and feature extraction;
- analyse binary images and to assess results;
- evaluate stereo records and produce anaglyph images;
- evaluate the influence of different factors on the image quality;
- evaluate characteristic features of images;
- plan aerial image campaigns;

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The module consists of two lectures where the content is presented using slides, lecture notes,
presentations and board. Applications and discussions activate the students to understand the
contents. Important parts of the lectures are deepened in the exercise where students solve
practical problems by mathematical calculations as well as small programming tasks.

Media:
Presentations, hand-outs, exercise sheets, reading material

Reading List:
Castleman, A. (1995): Digital Image Processing. Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
Haralick, S. (1992): Computer and Robot Vision (Vol. 1). Addison-Wesley, New York.

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BV480016: Introduction to Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Image Processing | Einführung in die
Photogrammetrie, Fernerkundung und Bildverarbeitung [PRC+IPC]

Responsible for Module:

Uwe Stilla ([email protected])

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

PRC-T - Übungen zur Photogrammetrie, Fernerkundung und Digitalen Bildverarbeitung (Übung, 1
SWS)
Hoegner L

PRC - Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (Vorlesung, 2 SWS)

Hoegner L [L], Stilla U

IPC - Image Processing (Vorlesung, 2 SWS)

Hoegner L [L], Xu Y
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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IN2026: Scientific Visualization | Wissenschaftliche Visualisierung

Elective Studies TUM (1. Semester) | Wahlbereich TUM (1. Semester)

Module Description

IN2026: Scientific Visualization | Wissenschaftliche Visualisierung

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2015

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

5 150 90 60

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The exam takes the form of a written test of 75 minutes. Questions allow to assess acquaintance
with concepts and algorithms of scientific visualization and visual data analysis, and the application
domains where visualization methods are used.

Repeat Examination:
End of Semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
None.

Content:
Visualization pipeline (data acquisition, filtering, display), information visualization vs. scientific
visualization, grids and grid construction (Delaunay triangulation), interpolation in grids (inverse
distance weighting, radial basis functions), discretization aspects, visualization of scalar fields
(color coding, iso-contours and iso-surfaces, volume rendering, vector field visualization (particle-
based visualization, line integral convolution, topological approaches), terrain rendering including
adaptive meshing techniques and hierarchical data representations using quadtree and octrees.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

After successful completion of the module, the students have gained advanced knwowledge
concerning the visualization pipeline, ranging from data acquisition to the final image of the data.
This includes knowledge about the application specific data representations, data interpolation and
approximation techniques for discrete data sets, data filtering techniques like convolution, as well

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as the final mapping stage to generate a renderable representation from the data. The students
know the common methods which are used in information visualization to graphically depict
abstract data, and in scientific visualiztion to graphically depict 2D and 3D scalar and vector fields,
including isocontouring, direct volume rendering, flow visualization, and terrain rendering. They
can analyse and categorize availaible techniques in terms of quality, efficiency, and suitability for
a particular data type, and they can model and develop new approaches considering application-
specific requirements. In the practical exercises the student learn about the functionality of
commonly used visualization tools, they can evaluate available tools based on their functionality,
and they can apply these tools to create own visualizations of given data sets.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The modul consists of the lecture and an accompanying practical exercise. In the lecture, the
lecturer conveys to the students the area-specific knowledge, points towards relevant articles
and ecourages the students to read and put into relation the presented approaches, and gives
examples demonstrating the application of these approaches. In the practical exercises, state-
of-the-art tools for scientific visualization are demonstrated online. The students are introduced
to these tools so that they can use them on their own. The students are supposed to apply some
of the tools for the visualization of 3D data sets from a number of different application domains.
They learn to differentiate common visualization techniques regarding the data modailities they are
suited for. Small tasks using public domain visualization tools assess the ability to apply suitable
visualization techniques to specific kinds of data and let the students become familiar with common
visualization options.

Media:
Powerpoint course slides, white board exercises, online tutorials and demonstrations

Reading List:
Schumann, Müller: Visualisierung - Grundlagen und allgemeine Methoden, Springer Verlag
C. Hansen, C. Johnson (Ed.): The handbook of Visualization, Academic Press

Responsible for Module:

Westermann, Rüdiger; Prof. Dr.

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

Visual Data Analytics (IN2026, IN8019) (Vorlesung mit integrierten Übungen, 4 SWS)
Kehrer J, Weitz S, Westermann R
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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LRG1500: Principles of Spatial Data Mining and Machine Learning | Prinzipien räumlichen Data Minings und
maschinellen Lernens [SDML]

Module Description

LRG1500: Principles of Spatial Data Mining and Machine Learning |

Prinzipien räumlichen Data Minings und maschinellen Lernens [SDML]

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: winterterm 2020/21

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

3 90 45 45

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The successful completion of this module is checked in a written examination (60 minutes) in which
the students have to prove that they are able to solve problems from the domain of spatial data
mining in limited time. The answers involve free formulations as well as multiple-choice questions.
By answering questions, students show their knowledge of techniques such as linear models,
spatial correlation, cross-validation, decision trees, spatio-temporal clustering algorithms and more.
In open questions, they demonstrate the ability to do method selection, model evaluation, or model
design in concrete scenarios.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
The module Big Geospatial Data is helpful.

Content:
In this lecture, the students learn how the field of data mining has originated from predictive
modeling, the core techniques of unsupervised (clustering) and supervised data mining are
introduced (rules, trees, naive bayes, multilayer perceptrons, etc.) and applied in both a
classification and a regression setting. Special attention is given to spatial data including relevant
algorithms, treatment of missing values, treatment of uncertainty, spatial autocorrelation, model
selection, model fusion, and data cleaning.

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Intended Learning Outcomes:

By completing this module, students will be enabled to extract knowledge from spatial and spatio-
temporal datasets following techniques from data mining and machine learning including linear
models, kNN models, regression models, classification models, decision trees, NaiveBayes,
Support Vector Machines and more. These methods are applied to spatial datasets including point
clouds, trajectory datasets, event databases, spatial networks, text, and multimedia data. Students
get an overview of methods and techniques to explore big geospatial datasets using data mining
techniques.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

Lecture and Tutorial with Concrete Examples

Media:
Presentation, handout, examples, and screencasts.

Reading List:
Hints on current literature for this quickly evolving field are given in the lecture.

Responsible for Module:

Prof. Dr. Martin Werner

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

Prinzipien räumlichen Data Minings und maschinellen Lernens (Vorlesung, 2 SWS)
Werner M, Dax G

Prinzipien räumlichen Data Minings und maschinellen Lernens - Übung (Übung, 1 SWS)
Werner M [L], Werner M
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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Module Description

LRG1501: Selected Topics in Big Geospatial Data | Ausgewählte

Themen in Big Geospatial Data [STBGD]

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: winterterm 2020/21

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

3 90 45 45

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The successful completion of this module is checked in a written report in which student explain
what they learned about their selected topic and the relevant computer programs including source
code and documentation. In addition, students give a short presentation on this report.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
The module Big Geospatial Data is helpful.

Content:
In this module, students learn advanced techniques from big geospatial data management and
analysis and are exposed to selected topics in a real-world context on the big geospatial data
cluster and beyond. The module introduces examples and the students select one topic and
apply this in real world in the seminar running in parallel. Thereby, we bridge the gap between
theory and practice and enable students to apply techniques from the field of big geospatial data
management in practice. Topics originate from latest research in big geospatial data management
as presented on International Conferences such as ICDM, ICDE, and ACM SIGSPATIAL GIS and
in journals such as TKDE or GeoInformatica. These topics cover aspects such as data analysis,
data distribution, data management, and spatial algorithms.

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Intended Learning Outcomes:

By completing this module, students will be exposed to state-of-the-art techniques from the quickly
evolving field of big geospatial data management thereby deepening their understanding of
challenges and solutions in the field of big data and spatial machine learning.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

Lecture and Seminar
In the lecture, a set of possible topics is presented and the needed background is provided. In the
seminar, the students elaborate on one of these topics. While the lecture is mostly frontal teaching,
the seminar allows students to present and exchange ideas and discuss real-world applications.

Media:
Presentation, handout, examples, and screencasts.

Reading List:
Hints on current literature for this quickly evolving field is given in the lecture.

Responsible for Module:

Prof. Dr. Martin Werner

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

Anwendungen von Big Geospatial Data (Seminar, 1 SWS)
Werner M [L], Dax G, Werner M

Ausgewählte Themen in Big Geospatial Data (Vorlesung, 2 SWS)

Werner M [L], Dax G, Werner M
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BV030012: Engineering Databases | Datenbanken für Ingenieure [EngDB]

Module Description

BV030012: Engineering Databases | Datenbanken für Ingenieure

[EngDB]

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: winterterm 2018/19

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

3 90 60 30

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

In the 60-minute exam the students have to demonstrate that they understand and are able to
repeat the basic working principles of database theory within a limited timeframe. Additionally, they
have to identify solutions and their implementations to technical application problems under time
pressure accurately.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Basic programming skills.

Content:
This module includes the following topics:
- Conceptual database design
- Relational algebra
- Query language SQL
- Normalization
- Transactions
- Indexing
- Engineering applications

Intended Learning Outcomes:

After completion of the module the students are able to:
- create a conceptual database design using the entity-relationship model;

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- apply relational database theory;

- use the query language SQL;
- normalize a relational database schema;
- understand indexing structures;
- use databases for engineering applications.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The teaching results of the module are achieved by multiple coordinated components. The lectures
are supported by PowerPoint presentations, blackboard scripts and movies illustrating computer
simulations. The lecture contents are completed by exercises in the lecture hall.

Media:
Moodle e learning platform, presentations

Reading List:
Elmasri, R. Navathe, S.B. (2015): Fundamentals of Database Systems. 7th Edition, Pearson.

Responsible for Module:

Alex Braun ([email protected])

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

Datenbanken für Ingenieure (Vorlesung, 2 SWS)
Abualdenien J, Borrmann A
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGU30046: Mapping Project | Mapping Project

Module Description

BGU30046: Mapping Project | Mapping Project

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

5 150 105 45

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination consists of a written report containing the results of the intended project as well
as state of the art, applied methods and methodologies. In addition, a presentation of content and
result of the project in a 15 min oral report, including subsequent discussion is part of the overall
project work. The written report is rated 70%, the presentation 30% of the overall grade.
The presentation is a means to measure the student’s ability to summarize the project, to present
the results to an audience in a suitable manner and to conduct a subsequent discussion about
the presented project with experts. In particular, the subsequent discussion offers the possibility
to evaluate the student’s ability to discuss and argue on the applied cartographic techniques,
principles and methodologies.
The written report of approx. 20-25 pages measures the student’s competence of developing
the project from the initial idea to the complete picture. This includes understanding the intended
project topic and relating them to cartographic research questions and issues, to evaluate,
combine and process spatial and non-spatial data using different tools as well as to evaluate and
apply different cartographic techniques, principles and methodologies to gain user- and purpose-
oriented results.
The examination consists of a presentation of content and result of the project in a 15 min oral
report, including subsequent discussion (30%), preparation of a written report containing the
results of the intended project as well as state of the art, applied methods and methodologies
(70%).
The presentation is a means to measure the student’s ability to summarize the project, to present
the results to an audience in a suitable manner and to conduct a subsequent discussion about
the presented project with experts. In particular, the subsequent discussion offers the possibility
to evaluate the student’s ability to discuss and argue on the applied cartographic techniques,
principles and methodologies.

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The written report measures the student’s competence of developing the project from the initial
idea to the complete picture. This includes understanding the intended project topic and relating
them to cartographic research questions and issues, to evaluate, combine and process spatial
and non-spatial data using different tools as well as to evaluate and apply different cartographic
techniques, principles and methodologies to gain user- and purpose-oriented results.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
The students should have a basic understanding of cartographic methodologies and techniques
and a feeling for a suitable and good graphic design. Programing skills are desirable.

Content:
The content varies with the intended project topic related to cartography or comes from associated
fields like:
- Geoinformation
- Geovisualization
- Routing (indoor and outdoor)
- Navigation
- Cognition
- Usability engineering

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- understand current cartographic research issues and research questions;
- analyse and process geodata within a spatial context and combine these spatial data with other
non-spatial data;
- evaluate different cartographic techniques, principles and methodologies according to the
applicability to the intended project;
- create purpose and user oriented results for the intended project;
- discuss and present the applied cartographic/design methodologies with/to experts.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The students are working in groups of two or three persons under supervision on current
cartographic research questions/intended project topics. Based on the intended project topic they
have to implement a case study, which shows the ability to create sufficient user- and purpose-

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oriented results, to apply appropriate methods and methodologies and to combine different kinds of
data (spatial and non-spatial).
Feedback to the groups concerning the implemented case study, the applied methods and
methodologies as well as concerning the progress of their project is given to each group by one to
one discussions during the contact hours.
Each group has to give a presentation concerning the final results of the intended project at the
end of the course. Until the end of the course, each group has to accomplish a written report about
the intended project.

Media:
Moodle e learning platform, presentations, pc-lab, discussions, reading material

Reading List:
Bertin, J. (1967): Semiologie Graphique. Mouton/Gauthier-Villars.
Fry, B. (2008): Visualizing Data. O’Reilly.
Hake, G., Grünreich, D., Meng, L. (2002): Kartographie. Walter de Gruyter.
Klanten, R., Ehmann, S., Schulze, F. (2011). Visual Storytelling – Inspiring a New Visual Language.
Gestalten Verlag.
MacEachren, A. M. (1995): How Maps Work. The Guilford Press.
Slocum, T., McMaster, R. B., Kessler, F. C., Howard, H. H. (2005): Thematic Cartography and
Geographic Visualization. Pearson.

Responsible for Module:

Liqiu Meng, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

Mapping Project (Projekt, 2 SWS)
Cron J [L], Cron J, Jahnke M
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGU30047: Principles of Databases (UT/ITC online module) | Principles of Databases (UT/ITC online module)

Module Description

BGU30047: Principles of Databases (UT/ITC online module) | Principles

of Databases (UT/ITC online module)
Distance Course (UT-ITC) Principles of Databases

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

5 150 105 45

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination consists of a written (online) exam (100%) at the end of the semester. The
students have 120 min. to answer to the exam questions with own formulations, partially they
have to mark answers of multiple-choice questions. The exam contains questions related to
fundamentals of database management and designing. Within the exam, theoretic case studies
on data management are given on which the students show their knowledge to design and
construct a specific database model according to the given problem with the appropriate database
technology. Furthermore, the student´s ability is examined to make SQL queries for handling
relational databases.
The examination consists of a presentation of content and result of the project in a 15 min oral
report, including subsequent discussion (30%), preparation of a written report containing the
results of the intended project as well as state of the art, applied methods and methodologies
(70%).
The presentation is a means to measure the student’s ability to summarize the project, to present
the results to an audience in a suitable manner and to conduct a subsequent discussion about
the presented project with experts. In particular, the subsequent discussion offers the possibility
to evaluate the student’s ability to discuss and argue on the applied cartographic techniques,
principles and methodologies.
The written report measures the student’s competence of developing the project from the initial
idea to the complete picture. This includes understanding the intended project topic and relating
them to cartographic research questions and issues, to evaluate, combine and process spatial
and non-spatial data using different tools as well as to evaluate and apply different cartographic
techniques, principles and methodologies to gain user- and purpose-oriented results.

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Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester / End of Semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
• Basic computer handling skills and familiarity with Windows software
• Secondary school discrete mathematics and linear algebra
• Ability to explore new software and new data sets

Content:
Geoinformation professionals should be aware of databases as one of the fundamental
technologies in their field. Databases are typically used to organize very large, well-structured data
collections for multiple user groups and purposes. This is especially important to organizations in
which the information provisioning (internally as well as externally) is a critical success factor to the
organization’s mission. But database technology can also be extremely useful in smaller, one-off
single-user projects with a short life-cycle. This presents the rationale for the course.
This course introduces the notion of database and data manipulation. We focus on thematic (also
known as attribute) databases, the relational data model, and queries in the query language SQL.
Database engineering as we discuss it in this course is an important tool for any type of information
management. The techniques learned in this course will be useful throughout the further study, and
indeed later in professional life.
The following topics are covered within the lectures:
• Introduction to database technology
• Database management systems
• Relational data model
• Logic and set theory
• Principles of data extraction from databases
• Operating on databases using mathematics in queries
• JSP queries
• Parametric and nested queries
• Summary queries
• Database updating
• Introduction to database design
• Database implementation

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
• recognize the knowledge of mathematical logic, statistics, GIS and remote sensing;

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• describe the first principles of database design;

• illustrate when to apply database technology and when not;
• explain the fundamentals of the relational data model;
• testing simple queries in mathematics and predicate logic;
• making SQL queries against an existing relational database.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

This is a distance education module. All e-learning activities, including the examination take place
through the Canvas electronic learning environment. Each lesson in a unit contains the following
elements:
• Demonstration, a digital movie which shows certain theoretical concepts in ‘action’
• Exercise, in three forms of discussion (using the discussion board on canvas), mathematical
exercises (using an educational applet) and quizzes
• Self-tests, to help students assess their knowledge typically after completion of a lesson

Media:
Canvas learning platform, courseware package in offline and online format including: lectures,
exercises, quizzes, demonstrations, self-tests and book.

Reading List:
Date, C. J. (1990): An introduction to database systems (Vol. 7). Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
Elmasri, R. (2008): Fundamentals of database systems. Pearson Education.
Stephens, R. K., Plew, R. R. (2001): Database Design. SAMS, USA.
Ullman, J (1988): Principles of Database and Knowledge-Base Systems. Computer Science Press.
Ramakrishnan, R., Gehrke, J. (2003): Database management systems (Vol. 3). New York:
McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

Responsible for Module:

Menno-Jan Kraak, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

Principles of Databases (UT/ITC online module) (Vorlesung mit integrierten Übungen, 3 SWS)
Meng L [L], Cron J
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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online module)

Module Description

BGU30048: Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module) |

Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module)
Distance Course (UT-ITC) in Spatial Decision Support Systems

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

5 150 105 45

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination consists of a written (online) exam (100%) at the end of the semester. The exam
duration is 120 min. The students have to answer to the exam questions with own formulations
partially they have to mark answer of multiple-choice questions. The exam contains questions
related to the learning outcomes. By answering these questions under time pressure, the student
should verify that he/she has gained the learning outcomes listed below about Spatial Decision
Support Systems (SDSS), definitions of decision making and framework of decision making
processes, methods and software tools for spatial decision support and particularly spatial multi-
criteria evaluation. Questions to the accomplished exercise are as well included within the exam. In
addition, the exam tests concepts applied to a realistic case study of applying SMCE.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester / End of Semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Experiences of handling spatial data, as well as a basic understanding of geographic information
systems.

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Content:
This course introduces participants to techniques for selecting and processing data, I view
of decisions to be made to generate meaningful and timely information to support the better
management of resources. To improve decision making, the required information, tools,
techniques, models and decision-making procedures can be integrated in a user-friendly
information processing system called a spatial decision support system (SDSS). In contrast to
other geo-information systems, an SDSS provides insight into assessments of trade-offs between
the various spatial management options under different scenarios open to decision makers, for
instance in location-allocation problems. The course provides state of the art developments to
prepare students for inclusion of SDSS as part of their research thesis. We particularly address the
development and continuity of web-based SDSS as well as collaborative SDSS and serious games
in decision rooms.
The following topics are covered within the lectures:
• Why do we need to support decision makers?
• Perspectives on the decision-making process
• What is the role of spatial decision support systems in the decision-making process?
• Basic principles of multicriteria analysis
• Spatial multicriteria analysis
• State of the art development in Spatial Decision Support Systems
• Application of the theory of the decision-making process, multicriteria analysis and spatial
multicriteria analysis to case studies

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
• recognize the principles of decision-making processes and decision support systems;
• compare between various phases of the decision-making process and their required types of
information;
• compare different multi-criteria evaluation techniques;
• describe the linkages between GIS and decision support systems;
• implement spatial multi-criteria decision analysis techniques to combine various layers of
information “criteria” of different quality, format and type to support the planning and decision-
making process;
• use spatial multi-criteria evaluation techniques in proposing an appropriate solution to a spatial
problem;
• assess and interpret the results of the multi-criteria evaluation process;
• develop state of the art research questions about spatial decision support systems.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

This is a distance education module. All e-learning activities, including the examination take place
through the Canvas electronic learning environment. Each lesson in a unit contains the following
elements:
• Demonstration, a digital movie which shows certain theoretical concepts in ‘action’
• Exercise, in three forms of discussion (using the discussion board on Canvas), mathematical
exercises (using an educational applet) and quizzes

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• Self-tests, to help students assess their knowledge typically after completion of a lesson
Within the exercise, the students have the ability to apply the learned theories and foundations
to real world applications. A realistic case study allows students to integrate their understanding
obtained from individual readings and exercises. Feedback on the exercise is given to each
student by discussion board forum and with web-based meetings (the discussion board forum and
the web-based meetings are substituting the face to face discussion) via Canvas.
To that end, the student is expected to independently follow a very highly structured series of
lessons, of different reading assignments and exercises. Additionally 3-4 web-based meetings will
be organized to address questions and assess learning progress.

Media:
Canvas learning platform, courseware package in offline and online format including: lectures,
exercises, quizzes, demonstrations, self-tests and book.

Reading List:
Ackoff, R. L. (1981): The art and science of mess management. Interfaces 11(1): 20-26.
Boerboom, L. G. J., Oskay, A. (2013): Distributed open source web - application for spatial
multi - criteria evaluation for decision support systems infrastructure. In: International Journal of
Multicriteria Decision Making, 3(2013)2/3, pp. 114-128.
Bojesen, M., Boerboom, L.G.J., Skov-Petersen, H. (2015): Towards a sustainable capacity
expansion of the Danish biogas sector. Land Use Policy 42: 264-277.
Sharifi, A., (2004). Spatial Decision Support System. International Institute for Geo-information
Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Enschede, the Netherlands.
Zucca, A. (2008): Application of spatial multi-criteria analysis to site selection for a local park: A
case study in the Bergamo Province, Italy. In: Journal of Environmental management 88: 752-769.

Responsible for Module:

Menno-Jan Kraak, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module) (Vorlesung mit integrierten Übungen, 3
SWS)
Meng L [L], Cron J
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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Module Description

SZ0453: English - Scientific Presentation and Writing C2 | Englisch -

Scientific Presentation and Writing C2

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: winterterm 2015/16

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Bachelor/Master English one semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

3 90 60 30

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

Grades for oral presentations including a handout and visual aids (25%), written homework
assignments (50%), and a final exam (25%) contribute equally to the final course grade. Duration
of the final examination: 60 minutes.

Repeat Examination:

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Ability to begin work at the C2 level as evidenced by a placement test score in the range of 80
– 100 percent. (Please check current announcements as the exact percentages may vary each
semester.)

Content:
This course allows students to practice for formal speaking tasks in English such as a class
presentation, dissertation defense or conference talk, and for completing formal written tasks such
as a journal article, report, project proposal or a literature summary.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

After completion of this module students can understand with increased ease virtually everything
heard or read; they can summarize information from different spoken and written sources,
reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation, and they can express
themselves spontaneously very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even
in more complex situations.

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Teaching and Learning Methods:

This course makes use of video-taping and classroom evaluation to help students develop
their public speaking skill. Techniques for evaluating one’s own writing will be practiced, with
opportunities to revise drafts. Oral and written peer evaluations will form a regular component of
the class sessions including use of an online peer forum and online instructor feedback.

Media:
Course handouts, online platform, video taping

Reading List:
Some recommended reference works:
Silyn-Roberts, Heather. (2000) Writing for Science and Engineering: Papers, Presentations and
Reports. Butterworth Heinemann Publishers. ISBN 0-7506-4636-5.

Reinhart, Susan (2002) Giving Academic Presentations. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.
ISBN 0-472-08884.

Oshima, Alice, Ann Hogue (2006) Writing Academic English 4th Ed. Pearson Longman. ISBN
0-13-152359-7.

Wiliams, Joseph (2000) Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace Addison, Wesley Longman Co.
ISBN 0-321-28831-9.

Responsible for Module:

Heidi Minning

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

Englisch - Scientific Presentation and Writing C2 (Seminar, 2 SWS)
Clark R, Field B
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BV300027: Cartographic Theories and Applications | Theoretische Kartographie

Degree Requirements Wien (2. Semester) | Pflichtbereich Wien (2.

Semester)

Module Description

BV300027: Cartographic Theories and Applications | Theoretische

Kartographie

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester summer semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

9 270 180 90

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination consists of a written exam (70%) and a project report (30%). The written exam
which takes place at the end of the semester has a duration of 120 min. The students have to
answer to the questions of the written exam with own formulations partially they have to sketch
issues or circumstances. No auxiliary materials are permitted during the written exam. The written
exam is a means to measure the student’s ability of understanding, analysing and applying
fundamentals of cartographic theories, the key criteria for developing cartographic research
projects and the interoperability aspect of cartographic spatial data handling.
The project report is a documentation of a prototype application development which was carried
out during the semester. The project report should discuss the applied methods and methodologies
as well as illustrate the individually chosen approach to solve the cartographic/visualization
problem. This report should cover approx. 15 pages. The project report measures the student´s
ability to evaluate and to judge on methodologies of cartographic projects.
Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

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(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Knowledge of cartographic communication principles, technology-based web mapping, as well as a
basic understanding of carto-graphic methodology and graphic-design are recommended.

Content:
The topics of this module are major theories and methods of scientific cartography. By
evaluating the research agenda of Cartography relevant paradigms are assessed. Basic
knowledge concerning cartographic methodology, influencing research and scientific theories are
imparted and are enriched by focusing on selected topics of current scientific interest, such as
generalisation, interactivity or visualisation.
A major focus is dealing with cartographic interfaces and cartographic information systems, thus
applying theories and methods of cartographic communication processes in various technological
environments, such as the web. By acknowledging the principles of cartographic data handling in
the context of interactive systems, interoperability, Spatial Data Infrastructures and Spatial Data
Handling the relevance and importance of cartography-based interfaces and system development
becomes a competence.
The following topics are covered within the lectures:
- Cartographic research and drivers of research
- Cartographic research agenda
- Advanced definitions and theories
- Geospatial information management
- Cartographic and model generalisation
- Spatial data infrastructure (SDI) and standards (OGC, ISO)
- Service-oriented cartography
- Interoperability
- Mashups and web-services
- OpenData and OpenGovernment data
- Advanced interface design (theories, methods, applications)
- Modelling interactive interfaces
- Cartographic application development

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- apply advanced cartographic theories and key criteria for developing cartographic research
projects;
- apply concepts, methods and methodologies of spatial data handling;
- evaluate and judge influencing factors of cartographic projects in the context of a spatial data
infrastructure;
- create components and relations of contemporary scientific cartographic projects in the realm of
SDI.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The module is structured in lectures, exercises and project work. The lectures provide the
theoretical foundation of theoretical cartography, cartographic interfaces and cartographic

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information systems. Guest lectures of selected representatives of academia and industry

gives insights into advanced cartographic topics related to research and business. Within the
exercises, the students have the ability to apply the learned theories and foundations to real word
applications. The exercises are carried out individually under supervision.
The project work focuses on the whole picture from the initial idea to a prototype application and
puts the individual steps applied during the exercises together. Until the end of the semester
the students have to write a short report concerning the project topic, the applied methods and
methodologies as well as about the chosen approach to solve the cartographic/visualization
problem. At the end of the semester the students can give oral presentations summarizing their
project work in order to receive expert feedback.
The exercises as well as the project work are carried out individually under supervision. Feedback
to each student is given by e-mail and by face-to-face discussions during the contact hours.

Media:
TUWEL e-learning platform, presentations, script, pc-lab, hand-out, exercise sheets

Reading List:
Burghardt, D. et al (2014): Abstracting Geographic Information in a Data Rich World. Springer.
Dykes, J. et al (2005): Exploring Geovisualization. Elsevier.
Kraak, M.J. et al (1996): Cartography. Prentice Hall.
Lemmers, M. (2011): Geo-Information. Springer.
MacEachren, A. M. (1995): How Maps Work: Representation, Visualization and Design. The
Guilford Press.
Peterson, M. (2003): Maps and the Internet. Elsevier.
UN-GGIM (2014): United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management.

Responsible for Module:

Georg Gartner, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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Module Description

BV300028: LBS & Multimedia Cartography | LBS & Multimedia

Kartographie

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester summer semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

10 300 195 105

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination consists of a written exam of 120 min (30%) and a written project report (70%).
The students have to answer to the exam questions with own formulations partially they have to
sketch issues or circumstances. No auxiliary materials are permit-ted within the written exam.
The written exam measure the students ability to understand the basic concepts of location based
services and multimedia cartography, the important key issues/concepts which have to be taken
into account for a successful project as well as issues from related fields. Different legal and
intellectual property (ip) issues have to be theoretically evaluated for locations based services (lbs)
and multimedia cartography applications.
Additionally, the students have to write one project report. The written project report measures the
student’s competence of developing three different short projects from the initial idea to a prototype
application and to concatenate these projects in the context of location based services and
multimedia cartography. The three short project parts of the project report are complementary in
achieving all learning outcomes. This ensures the students understand the relation of the projects,
can evaluate, combine and process spatial data using contemporary programming languages
and frameworks, can generate results, which can be used by the subsequent projects, and can
evaluate and apply different visualization techniques, principles and methodologies to gain user
and purpose-oriented results.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

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Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Knowledge as presented by the Cartography M.Sc modules:
- Geovisualization and Geostatistics
- Cartographic Foundations
Recommended Cartography M.Sc. module:
- Mapping Project
Knowledge of fundamental cartographic principles, map design, web mapping, as well as a basic
understanding of multimedia, web publishing and programming are recommended.

Content:
This module deals with Location-based Services. By evaluating the main components of LBS
including positioning, modelling and presentation, various aspects of ongoing research are
presented. Fundamental questions of LBS, including technical, economical and legal frameworks
are discussed. Development of the LBS project by applying the theoretical input into a live LBS
application. A main element of LBS is applying methods of multimedia to cartography. Thus
the theory, the methods and the programming of such services is key. Learning to know the
fundaments and principles of cartographic data handling in the context of multimedia cartography
as well as digital cartography in general is therefore element of this module.
The following topics are covered within the lectures:
- Components and applications of location based services
- Indoor and outdoor positioning methods and constraints
- Modelling location based services
- Interfaces and cartographic presentation
- Legal, economic and technological constraints of location based services and multimedia
cartography
- Theories and applications of multimedia cartography
- GeoCommunication
- Interactivity and animation in multimedia cartography applications
- Information-graphics in the domain of location based services and multimedia cartography
- Contemporary programming methodologies and frameworks

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- understand the relations of lbs and multimedia cartography to associated fields;
- understand the fundamentals in location based services and multimedia cartography;
- understand key criteria’s for developing cartographic research projects in the context of location
based services and multimedia cartography;
- implement appropriate interfaces for location based services and multimedia cartography;
- analyse legal constraints and intellectual property issues for lbs and multimedia cartography;
- evaluate appropriate visualization methods for lbs and multimedia cartography;

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- create lbs and multimedia cartography applications using contemporary programming languages
and frameworks.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The module is structured in lectures, exercises and project work. The lectures provide in particular
the theoretical foundation of location based services, multimedia cartography and associated fields
like communication, graphic design and application programming.
Within the exercises, the students have the ability to apply the learned theories and foundations
to real word applications in the context location based services and multimedia cartography. The
exercises are carried out individually under supervision.
Each student has to accomplish three different short projects. Each of the projects focuses on the
whole picture from the initial idea to a prototype application and puts the individual steps applied
during the exercises together. Until the end of the semester the students have to write a report
covering the three different project topics, the applied methods and methodologies as well as
about the chosen approach to solve the lbs or multimedia cartography problem. At the end of the
semester the students can give oral presentations summarizing their project works in order to
receive expert feedback.
The exercises as well as the project work are carried out individually under supervision. Feedback
to each student is given by e-mail and by face-to-face discussions during the contact hours.

Media:
TUWEL e-learning platform, presentations, script, pc-lab, hand-out, exercise sheets

Reading List:
Cartwright et al (2007): Multimedia Cartography. Springer.
Chun, L (2014): Principle and Application Progress in LBS. Springer.
Gartner, G. et al (2015): Progress in LBS. Springer.
Krisp, J (2013): Progress in LBS. Springer.

Responsible for Module:

Georg Gartner, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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Module Description

BV300029: Cartographic Publishing | Cartographic Publishing

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester summer semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

5 150 90 60

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination consists of a written exam of 120 min (100%). The students have to answer to the
exam questions with own formulations partially they have to sketch issues or circumstances. No
auxiliary materials are permitted within the written exam.
The written exam measures the student’s ability to understand basic concepts of web-mapping
application and geo-media techniques. In particular, the understanding, applying and analysing the
internet and press as relevant outlets of the cartographic communication processes, to formally
apply these concepts using contemporary programming languages and frameworks and apply
graphical design rules for visualizing spatial data.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Knowledge as presented by the Cartography M.Sc. module ‘Cartographic Foundations’ is
recommended.

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Content:
This module deals with contemporary ways to disseminate cartographic products. Thus a focus
is geo-media techniques. By evaluating the main components of geo-media techniques including
DTP, Press and PrePress, typography and design, raster image edit-ing various aspects of
ongoing research are presented.
The Internet is a key media for disseminating cartographic products, thus a focus of this module
is dealing with web-mapping, thus learning to know the fundaments and principles of cartographic
data handling in the context of internet cartography.
The following topics are covered within the lectures:
- Graphic data handling
- Desktop Publishing
- PrePress
- Digital Printing Methods
- Typography
- Graphical Design
- Raster image processing
- Maps in the Internet
- Map Galleries
- Interactive Maps
- Client-based Scripting and Markup Languages
- Graphics and Interactivity
- Contemporary programming methodologies and frameworks

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- understand the internet and press as relevant outlets of the cartographic communication process;
- analyse key criteria for developing geo-media and web-mapping projects;
- apply contemporary programming languages to develop web-mapping applications;
- create components and relations of contemporary geo-media techniques and web-mapping
projects.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The module is structured in lectures, exercises and project work. The lectures provide in particular
the theoretical foundation of cartographic publishing in particular geo-media techniques and web-
mapping as well as associated fields web-based programming.
Within the exercises, the students have the possibility to apply the learned theories and
foundations to real word applications in the context web-mapping and geo-media techniques. The
exercises are carried out individually under supervision. Each student is encouraged to accomplish
two different short projects. Each of the projects focuses on the whole picture from the initial idea
to a web-mapping application and puts the individual steps applied during the exercises together.
Until the end of the semester, the students can write a short report for each project, covering
the applied methods and methodologies as well as about the chosen programming frameworks
to accomplish a web-mapping application. At the end of the semester, the students give oral
presentations summarizing their project work. The student´s project handling teaches them to

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create web-mapping applications with geo-media techniques using contemporary programming

languages and is therefore a helpful preparation for many questions of the written exam.
The exercises as well as the project work are carried out individually under supervision. Feedback
to each student is given by e-mail and by face-to-face discussions during the contact hours.

Media:
TUWEL e-learning platform, presentations, script, pc-lab, hand-out, exercise sheets

Reading List:
Cartwright et al (2007): Multimedia Cartography. Springer.
Dykes, J. et al (2005): Exploring Geovisualization. Elsevier.
Kraak, M.J. et al (2002): Web Cartography. Taylor & Francis.
MacEachren, A. M. (1995): How Maps Work: Representation, Visualization and Design. The
Guilford Press.
Peterson, M. (2003): Maps and the Internet. Elsevier.

Responsible for Module:

Georg Gartner, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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Module Description

BV300030: Applied Cartographic Research & Development | Applied

Cartographic Research & Development

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester summer semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

6 180 105 75

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

This module is completed with a written project report (approx. 20 pages) as the module exam.
The written project report consists of a project documentation and a scientific paper review.
The project documentation shows the students ability to manage a cartographic research project
from the initial idea to the final product. In particular, specific characteristics of the cartographic
domain different project management approaches have to be considered. The scientific paper
review part shall put the project documentation into an overall scientific framework. The scientific
paper part covers the student’s capability of writing scientifically correct research papers by using
the advanced methods and methodologies. The quality of the paper shows the students ability of
evaluating and applying key criteria for developing and writing research papers.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Knowledge of fundamental cartographic principles is recommended.

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Content:
This module covers advanced scientific writing and presentation methods and cartographic project
management, thus is dealing with components of research-driven cartography. The Cartographic
seminar includes the selection of a contemporary research topic of a current cartographic
problem, scientific referencing of cartographic literature, structuring, writing and presenting.
The Cartographic Project deals with learning to know the fundaments and principles of project
management in the context of cartography.
The following topics are covered within the lectures:
- Scientific sources in cartography
- Literature inquiries
- Advanced scientific writing and presenting
- From the problem to the publication
- Cartographic project management
- Cartographic project planning

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- understand scientific papers and research projects as relevant outlets of cartographic research;
- apply the advanced methods of scientific writing and presenting;
- evaluate scientific papers and presentations in the domain of cartography;
- evaluate contemporary project management methods and methodologies according to an
intended cartographic project.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The module is structured in lectures and project work. The lectures provide in particular the
theoretical foundation of advanced scientific writing and presentation methods as well as the
basics of project management and project planning considering the characteristics in cartography.
Until the end of the semester, the students have to write a report for each project. Within the first
project part, the students gain the ability to prove the learned theories and foundations by writing
a scientific correct paper, which covers a cartographic problem based on a topic provided by the
cartographic research agenda.
Within the second project, the students can prove their competence in project planning and
management skills. The projects are carried out individually under supervision. Feedback
according to the projects is given to each student by e-mail or by face-to-face discussions during
the contact hours.

Media:
TUWEL e-learning platform, presentations, script, pc-lab, hand-out, exercise sheets

Reading List:
Cartwright et al (2007): Multimedia Cartography. Springer.
Dykes, J. et al (2005): Exploring Geovisualization. Elsevier.
Kraak, M.J. et al (2002): Web Cartography. Taylor & Francis.

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MacEachren, A. M. (1995): How Maps Work: Representation, Visualization and Design. The
Guilford Press.
Peterson, M. (2003): Maps and the Internet. Elsevier.

Responsible for Module:

Georg Gartner, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGU30047: Principles of Databases (UT/ITC online module) | Principles of Databases (UT/ITC online module)

Elective Studies Dresden (3. Semester) | Wahlbereich Dresden (3.

Semester)

Module Description

BGU30047: Principles of Databases (UT/ITC online module) | Principles

of Databases (UT/ITC online module)
Distance Course (UT-ITC) Principles of Databases

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

5 150 105 45

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination consists of a written (online) exam (100%) at the end of the semester. The
students have 120 min. to answer to the exam questions with own formulations, partially they
have to mark answers of multiple-choice questions. The exam contains questions related to
fundamentals of database management and designing. Within the exam, theoretic case studies
on data management are given on which the students show their knowledge to design and
construct a specific database model according to the given problem with the appropriate database
technology. Furthermore, the student´s ability is examined to make SQL queries for handling
relational databases.
The examination consists of a presentation of content and result of the project in a 15 min oral
report, including subsequent discussion (30%), preparation of a written report containing the
results of the intended project as well as state of the art, applied methods and methodologies
(70%).
The presentation is a means to measure the student’s ability to summarize the project, to present
the results to an audience in a suitable manner and to conduct a subsequent discussion about
the presented project with experts. In particular, the subsequent discussion offers the possibility
to evaluate the student’s ability to discuss and argue on the applied cartographic techniques,
principles and methodologies.
The written report measures the student’s competence of developing the project from the initial
idea to the complete picture. This includes understanding the intended project topic and relating
them to cartographic research questions and issues, to evaluate, combine and process spatial

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and non-spatial data using different tools as well as to evaluate and apply different cartographic
techniques, principles and methodologies to gain user- and purpose-oriented results.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester / End of Semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
• Basic computer handling skills and familiarity with Windows software
• Secondary school discrete mathematics and linear algebra
• Ability to explore new software and new data sets

Content:
Geoinformation professionals should be aware of databases as one of the fundamental
technologies in their field. Databases are typically used to organize very large, well-structured data
collections for multiple user groups and purposes. This is especially important to organizations in
which the information provisioning (internally as well as externally) is a critical success factor to the
organization’s mission. But database technology can also be extremely useful in smaller, one-off
single-user projects with a short life-cycle. This presents the rationale for the course.
This course introduces the notion of database and data manipulation. We focus on thematic (also
known as attribute) databases, the relational data model, and queries in the query language SQL.
Database engineering as we discuss it in this course is an important tool for any type of information
management. The techniques learned in this course will be useful throughout the further study, and
indeed later in professional life.
The following topics are covered within the lectures:
• Introduction to database technology
• Database management systems
• Relational data model
• Logic and set theory
• Principles of data extraction from databases
• Operating on databases using mathematics in queries
• JSP queries
• Parametric and nested queries
• Summary queries
• Database updating
• Introduction to database design
• Database implementation

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Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
• recognize the knowledge of mathematical logic, statistics, GIS and remote sensing;
• describe the first principles of database design;
• illustrate when to apply database technology and when not;
• explain the fundamentals of the relational data model;
• testing simple queries in mathematics and predicate logic;
• making SQL queries against an existing relational database.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

This is a distance education module. All e-learning activities, including the examination take place
through the Canvas electronic learning environment. Each lesson in a unit contains the following
elements:
• Demonstration, a digital movie which shows certain theoretical concepts in ‘action’
• Exercise, in three forms of discussion (using the discussion board on canvas), mathematical
exercises (using an educational applet) and quizzes
• Self-tests, to help students assess their knowledge typically after completion of a lesson

Media:
Canvas learning platform, courseware package in offline and online format including: lectures,
exercises, quizzes, demonstrations, self-tests and book.

Reading List:
Date, C. J. (1990): An introduction to database systems (Vol. 7). Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
Elmasri, R. (2008): Fundamentals of database systems. Pearson Education.
Stephens, R. K., Plew, R. R. (2001): Database Design. SAMS, USA.
Ullman, J (1988): Principles of Database and Knowledge-Base Systems. Computer Science Press.
Ramakrishnan, R., Gehrke, J. (2003): Database management systems (Vol. 3). New York:
McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

Responsible for Module:

Menno-Jan Kraak, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

Principles of Databases (UT/ITC online module) (Vorlesung mit integrierten Übungen, 3 SWS)
Meng L [L], Cron J
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGU30048: Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module) | Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC
online module)

Module Description

BGU30048: Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module) |

Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module)
Distance Course (UT-ITC) in Spatial Decision Support Systems

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

5 150 105 45

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination consists of a written (online) exam (100%) at the end of the semester. The exam
duration is 120 min. The students have to answer to the exam questions with own formulations
partially they have to mark answer of multiple-choice questions. The exam contains questions
related to the learning outcomes. By answering these questions under time pressure, the student
should verify that he/she has gained the learning outcomes listed below about Spatial Decision
Support Systems (SDSS), definitions of decision making and framework of decision making
processes, methods and software tools for spatial decision support and particularly spatial multi-
criteria evaluation. Questions to the accomplished exercise are as well included within the exam. In
addition, the exam tests concepts applied to a realistic case study of applying SMCE.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester / End of Semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Experiences of handling spatial data, as well as a basic understanding of geographic information
systems.

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Content:
This course introduces participants to techniques for selecting and processing data, I view
of decisions to be made to generate meaningful and timely information to support the better
management of resources. To improve decision making, the required information, tools,
techniques, models and decision-making procedures can be integrated in a user-friendly
information processing system called a spatial decision support system (SDSS). In contrast to
other geo-information systems, an SDSS provides insight into assessments of trade-offs between
the various spatial management options under different scenarios open to decision makers, for
instance in location-allocation problems. The course provides state of the art developments to
prepare students for inclusion of SDSS as part of their research thesis. We particularly address the
development and continuity of web-based SDSS as well as collaborative SDSS and serious games
in decision rooms.
The following topics are covered within the lectures:
• Why do we need to support decision makers?
• Perspectives on the decision-making process
• What is the role of spatial decision support systems in the decision-making process?
• Basic principles of multicriteria analysis
• Spatial multicriteria analysis
• State of the art development in Spatial Decision Support Systems
• Application of the theory of the decision-making process, multicriteria analysis and spatial
multicriteria analysis to case studies

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
• recognize the principles of decision-making processes and decision support systems;
• compare between various phases of the decision-making process and their required types of
information;
• compare different multi-criteria evaluation techniques;
• describe the linkages between GIS and decision support systems;
• implement spatial multi-criteria decision analysis techniques to combine various layers of
information “criteria” of different quality, format and type to support the planning and decision-
making process;
• use spatial multi-criteria evaluation techniques in proposing an appropriate solution to a spatial
problem;
• assess and interpret the results of the multi-criteria evaluation process;
• develop state of the art research questions about spatial decision support systems.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

This is a distance education module. All e-learning activities, including the examination take place
through the Canvas electronic learning environment. Each lesson in a unit contains the following
elements:
• Demonstration, a digital movie which shows certain theoretical concepts in ‘action’
• Exercise, in three forms of discussion (using the discussion board on Canvas), mathematical
exercises (using an educational applet) and quizzes

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• Self-tests, to help students assess their knowledge typically after completion of a lesson
Within the exercise, the students have the ability to apply the learned theories and foundations
to real world applications. A realistic case study allows students to integrate their understanding
obtained from individual readings and exercises. Feedback on the exercise is given to each
student by discussion board forum and with web-based meetings (the discussion board forum and
the web-based meetings are substituting the face to face discussion) via Canvas.
To that end, the student is expected to independently follow a very highly structured series of
lessons, of different reading assignments and exercises. Additionally 3-4 web-based meetings will
be organized to address questions and assess learning progress.

Media:
Canvas learning platform, courseware package in offline and online format including: lectures,
exercises, quizzes, demonstrations, self-tests and book.

Reading List:
Ackoff, R. L. (1981): The art and science of mess management. Interfaces 11(1): 20-26.
Boerboom, L. G. J., Oskay, A. (2013): Distributed open source web - application for spatial
multi - criteria evaluation for decision support systems infrastructure. In: International Journal of
Multicriteria Decision Making, 3(2013)2/3, pp. 114-128.
Bojesen, M., Boerboom, L.G.J., Skov-Petersen, H. (2015): Towards a sustainable capacity
expansion of the Danish biogas sector. Land Use Policy 42: 264-277.
Sharifi, A., (2004). Spatial Decision Support System. International Institute for Geo-information
Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Enschede, the Netherlands.
Zucca, A. (2008): Application of spatial multi-criteria analysis to site selection for a local park: A
case study in the Bergamo Province, Italy. In: Journal of Environmental management 88: 752-769.

Responsible for Module:

Menno-Jan Kraak, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module) (Vorlesung mit integrierten Übungen, 3
SWS)
Meng L [L], Cron J
For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGU30050: Geodata Infrastructures | Geodata Infrastructures [Geodata Infrastructures]

Module Description

BGU30050: Geodata Infrastructures | Geodata Infrastructures [Geodata

Infrastructures]

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

5 150 105 45

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination consists of a written exam with a duration of 90 min (100%). The students have
to answer to the exam questions with their own written formulations. No auxiliary materials are
permitted within the written exam. The written exam measures the student’s ability to understand
theories and methods of Geospatial Data Infrastructures. Some questions will address the student
´s ability to assess geoinformation services in multiple aspects. Furthermore, case studies are
given where the students have to theoretically elaborate on how they would model and present
geodata and develop a geoinformation service on a specific device.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Good knowledge and practical skills in GIS applications, basic knowledge in computer science and
programming.

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Content:
The module provides an overview about organizational and technical aspects of Geodata
Infrastructures (GDI), about regulations and frameworks, about foundations of interoperability for
geoinformation and related research.
The lecture topics are:
- Concepts of Geospatial Data Infrastructures
- Data infrastructure frameworks
- Object-relational geospatial databases
- Spatial Data Infrastructures applications
- Technical components of GDI (geospatial data repositories, metadata catalogues, access
services, technical standards)
- European SDI (INSPIRE)

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students…
- have comprehensive knowledge about current GDI developments and foundations;
- are able to design and develop geoinformation services and to publish geodata in GDIs;
- are able to use and assess related tools and methods for setting up geoinformation services;
- can apply context modelling and user modelling with geodata on mobile devices.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The module is structured in lectures and exercises. The lectures provide the theoretical foundation
of GDI. There are guided exercises carried out in supervised groups. Within this practical
course work the students will set a GI service (e.g. Map Services). The geoinformation services
implemented by the students can be presented and discussed with all students in order to receive
feedback from the lecturer.

Media:
OPAL E-Learning platform, presentations, hand-outs, exercise sheets

Reading List:
Bernard, L., Mäs, S., Müller, M., Henzen, C., Brauner, J. (2014): Scientific Geodata Infrastructures:
Challenges, Approaches and Directions. International Journal of Digital Earth. 7(7):613-633.
Masser, I. (2010): Building European Spatial Data Infrastructures. 2nd Edition. Redlands, CA: ESRI
Press.
http://inspire.jrc.ec.europa.eu

Responsible for Module:

Lars Bernard, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGU30051: Laser Scanning and DTM Generation | Laser Scanning and DTM Generation [Laser Scanning and DTM
Generation]

Module Description

BGU30051: Laser Scanning and DTM Generation | Laser Scanning and

DTM Generation [Laser Scanning and DTM Generation]

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

5 150 120 30

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

A written exam of 90 min takes place at the end of the semester. By answering the questions
the student should verify that they have gained the required knowledge about the complete DTM
processing workflow starting from airborne laser scanning techniques over data pre-processing
and georeferencing to DTM generation with quality control. The exam contains questions in which
they have to give valid definitions, explain concepts and theoretically implement and evaluate case
studies.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge in geo-information science, relevant practical computer skills.

Content:
The module provides an overview on laser scanning and DTM generation techniques, including
theoretical background, sensor technology, measurement systems, algorithms and data processing

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methods as well as application examples. Special focus will be put on aspects of accuracy and
reliability of 3D information.
Lecture topics in detail:
- Airborne laser scanning, DTM generation, 3D city models, bathymetry, biomass estimation
- Digital airborne cameras, DTM generation from stereo imagery, advanced image matching
techniques
- Direct georeferencing techniques

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- understand the principles and potentials of different DTM generation techniques;
- understand airborne, mobile and terrestrial laser scanning techniques;
- assess the quality of laser scanner products;
- apply image matching techniques and judge the quality of their results;
- find the suitable technique and system configuration for 3D data acquisition tasks;
- evaluate the potential of photogrammetry and laser scanning in various application fields.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The module is structured in lectures and exercises. The lectures provide the theoretical
foundations of laser scanning and photogrammetric DTM generation. A set of exercises put the
theoretical knowledge into practice. The guided computer lab exercises carried out in supervised
small groups. Some exercise parts are performed by the students individually.

Media:
OPAL E-Learning platform, presentations, hand-outs, exercise sheets, software programs

Reading List:
ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing: Special Issue on Airborne Laser
Scanning (Eds. A. Wehr and U. Lohr), Vol-ume 54, Issue 2-3, July 1999.
Mostafa, M., Hutton, J. (2001): Direct Positioning and Orientation Systems. How Do They Work?
What is the Attainable Accuracy? Proceedings 2001 ASPRS Annual Meeting Photogrammetric
Week 2011 (Ed. Dieter Fritsch).
Papers on semi-global matching (http://www.ifp.uni-stuttgart.de/publications/phowo11/
index.en.html)
Vosselman, G., Maas, H.-G. (2010): Airborne and Terrestrial Laser Scanning. Whittles Publishing.
CRC Press, 336 pages.

Responsible for Module:

Hans-Gerd Maas, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGU30057: Remote-Sensing-Based Environmental Mapping | Fernerkundungs-bezogene Visualisierung von Umwelt-
Daten

Module Description

BGU30057: Remote-Sensing-Based Environmental Mapping |

Fernerkundungs-bezogene Visualisierung von Umwelt-Daten

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

5 150 120 30

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination consists of an oral exam (100%) of 20 min duration. The oral exam is a means to
measure the students’ ability to understand, describe and apply and analyse multi remote sensor
data, classification methods for airborne and space borne imagery, existing methods to multi
scale monitoring and evaluate different types of spatial analysis for environmental mapping. This
includes the required knowledge about foundations of radiometry and remote sensor systems,
pixel-based and object-based image analysis as well as applications related to local and global
scales.
The oral exam gives the opportunity for iterative questions of increasing complexity as well as
to commit oneself to the students’ knowledge base, which leads to a realistic estimation of the
achieved competences during the module.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Basic skills in remote sensing and GIS with special emphasis on applications in international
cooperation.

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Content:
The module provides information on sensor characteristics and on basic as well as advanced
methods of environmental remote sensing with special regard to the analysis of multi-level
space- and airborne digital imagery. Applications of regional to global environmental mapping are
presented and discussed, in detail:
- Foundations of radiometry and remote sensor systems
- Libraries of spectral signatures of land and ocean surfaces
- Pixel-based and object-based image analysis
- Case studies in local to global scales

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- understand and classify airborne and space borne imagery based on hybrid approaches;
- assess land cover change and its dynamics;
- apply existing and to develop new strategies for multi-scale monitoring;
- integrate remote sensing environmental mapping with geoinformation systems;
- analyse multi-sensor remote sensing data;
- evaluate various types of spatial analysis towards environmental mapping.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The module is focusing on lectures together with interactive discussion. The theoretic framework
and application-oriented perspectives are presented and discussed by an integrated approach of
teaching and teamwork with students. Case studies are analysed in detail and application-oriented
multi-thematic knowledge is communicated by a participatory teaching approach.

Media:
OPAL E-Learning platform, presentations, hand-outs

Reading List:
Jones, H.G. & Vaughan, R.A. (2010): Remote Sensing of Vegetation: Principles, Techniques, and
Applications. Oxford University Press.
Lillesand, T.M., Kiefer, R.W., Chipman, J.W. (2008): Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation. 6th
ed. Wiley & Sons.
Sabins, F.F. (2007): Remote Sensing: Principles and Interpretation. 3rd ed. Waveland Press.

Responsible for Module:

Matthias Forkel, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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Module Description

BGU30058: Subject-specific GIS Applications and Case Studies |

Fachspezifische GIS-Applikationen und Fallbeispiele

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

10 300 225 75

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

An oral examination of 20 minutes duration takes place in the end of the semester and a
project report is to be prepared of approx. 25 pages. The practical outcome of this report, which
consists of programme code plus documentation, is the proof, that algorithms and sample
programmes have been understood, and practical programming skills have been developed for
self-programming algorithms and small customised software solutions. Consequently, grades
assigned to the report bear a 50% weight in the rating, whilst the other 50% reflect the results of
the oral examination. The oral examination ensures that the students understand the concepts and
needs for GIS applications in a specific field.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Introduction to geo-information systems and basic programming knowledge are required.

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Content:
Any major project demands for avoidance of time-consuming interactive data testing, analysing
and transformation. In most cases interactive work flows can be formalised and automated.
Customised development using existing APIs of GIS software can boost innovative solutions,
quality and speed.
Consequently, the module…
- exemplifies a need for automation in various geo-applications like, for instance, consistency
checks, route and time demand calculation, segmentation, treatment of incomplete data,
processing of dynamic phenomena;
- demonstrates concepts of automation;
- provides solutions for selected spatial problems, for which no built-in software solution exists;
- introduces types and organisation forms of programme libraries delivered with GIS software;
- offers and discusses sample codes and methods;
- guides individual developments.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- remember exemplary use cases of automated geo-processing;
- understand the necessity of automation in the work with geo-data;
- analyse spatial problems in order to find an appropriate modularisation;
- understand provided algorithms and code samples of lower complexity;
- design small customised software solutions;
- develop their own codes.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

Within lectures the students get introduced to solutions for selected spatial problems of higher
complexity, for which no built-in software solution exists within standard GIS software. Examples
will mostly be taken from accomplished projects (case studies) and will comprise various fields of
application. Furthermore, the student gets an introduction into types and structures of programme
libraries of the software used (i.e. ArcObjects, ArcPy-Interface) and into methods of accessing
these libraries in the scope of custom developments. In the exercises, the programming of
algorithms and small customised software solutions is done by the students individually in a
computer lab. After some guided practical programming with extensive comments on all steps,
the students shall finally develop their own programmes of limited size and complexity. Such
development will start under supervision and will build upon previous presentations of theory and
examples.
Within the report the students must individually complete and document the development. The
report is to be prepared during self-study hours. The programming tasks will be put under an
umbrella topic, which will presumably vary from year to year. The thematic links between the tasks
encourage communication between the participants.

Media:
OPAL E-Learning platform, presentations, hand-outs, exercise sheets

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Reading List:
ESRI. ArcGIS Resources. Online Help for Developers. http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/
arcobjectsnet/conceptualhelp/index.html#/Developing_with_ArcGIS/0001000001ww000000/
Guttag, J. V. (2013): Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python. Cambridge
(MA): MIT Press.
Longley, P. A., Goodchild, M. F. Maguire, D. J. Rhind, D. W. (Eds.) (2005): Geographical
Information Systems: Principles, Techniques, Management and Applications. Wiley & Sons.
Prechtel, N. (2003): Selected Problems and Solutions for Drainage Modelling and Handling in a
GIS. Kartographische Bausteine: 21 (101-109). Dresden: Institut für Kartographie.

Responsible for Module:

Dirk Burghardt, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGU30059: Mobile Cartography | Mobile Kartographie

Module Description

BGU30059: Mobile Cartography | Mobile Kartographie

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

10 300 225 75

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination consists of a written exam (50%) and a project work (50%). The written
exam duration is 120 min. The students have to answer to the exam questions with their own
formulations, partially they have to sketch issues or circumstances. No auxiliary materials are
permitted within the written exam.
The written exam measures the students’ ability to understand the basic concepts of mobile
cartography and automated generalisation. In particular to compare different generalisation
algorithms, the concepts of representing spatial features in various ways depending on the
visualization medium and the scale as well as understanding the complete information flow for/on
mobile devices and their constraints. The verification of knowledge and understanding of related
theories and methods for data capturing, mobile UI design, positioning and sensor, context and
adaptation, generalization operators, algorithms and generalization processes is included in the
written exam.
The project work covers the writing of a project report (approx. 25 pages) documenting their
programmed application which was carried out during the practical course work. The written
report measures the student’s competence of developing a mobile application from the initial idea
to a prototype. This includes evaluating of user-interface design methodologies, generalisation
operators, algorithms, generalisation workflows and contemporary programming languages and
frameworks.
The examination consists of a presentation of content and result of the project in a 15 min oral
report, including subsequent discussion (30%), preparation of a written report containing the
results of the intended project as well as state of the art, applied methods and methodologies
(70%).
The presentation is a means to measure the student’s ability to summarize the project, to present
the results to an audience in a suitable manner and to conduct a subsequent discussion about
the presented project with experts. In particular, the subsequent discussion offers the possibility

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to evaluate the student’s ability to discuss and argue on the applied cartographic techniques,
principles and methodologies.
The written report measures the student’s competence of developing the project from the initial
idea to the complete picture. This includes understanding the intended project topic and relating
them to cartographic research questions and issues, to evaluate, combine and process spatial
and non-spatial data using different tools as well as to evaluate and apply different cartographic
techniques, principles and methodologies to gain user- and purpose-oriented results.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Knowledge as presented by the Cartography M.Sc. modules Cartographic Foundations, LBS and
Multimedia Cartography as well as Cartographic Theories and Applications.

Content:
The course provides an overview of theories, methods and application for information delivery
and cartographic presentation on mobile devices. The course structure reflects the complete
processing chain and visualization pipeline starting with data capturing and integration, followed
by scale dependent data modelling until adaptive information presentation on small screens. In
addition theories and methods for automated generalisation and multiple representations will be
presented. Lecture topics concerning mobile cartography in detail:
- Introduction to mobile cartography with definitions, platforms, applications and research
challenges
- Mobile user interface design
- Icon and map design for small screens
- Positioning techniques, sensors and geosensor networks
- User generated content
- Navigation, context and adaptation
- Field based evaluation methods
- Methods for interactive and automated generalisation.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- understand the complete information flow on mobile devices, considered data capturing and
integration, scale dependent data modelling until adaptive information presentation;
- capture and integrate geodata to mobile devices;

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- apply context modelling and user modelling with geodata on mobile devices;
- apply and evaluate concepts and algorithms for generalisation of 2D- and 3D-geodata;
- create multiple representation of geodata on mobile devices;
- create on-demand and on-the-fly generalization applications with geodata on mobile devices;
- create mobile applications (e.g. navigation, way finding, orientation, tourist maps).

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The module is structured in lectures and the practical course work on the students´ individual
projects. The lectures provide in particular the theoretical foundation of mobile cartography and
automated generalisation and associated fields like communication, graphic design and application
programming.
Within the practical course work, the students gain the ability to apply acquired knowledge of
theories and foundations to real world applications in the context of generalisation and mobile
cartography, i.e. programming a map based mobile application (weather forecast app, event
calendar, campus finder etc.).
The presentation of each programmed application will be discussed with the whole group, which
gives the opportunity to try to get to the bottom of the applied concepts and methodologies.
Until the end of the semester, the student has to write a project report covering the development
issues of the programmed application. The practical course work is carried out individually under
supervision. Feedback to each student is given by e-mail and by face-to-face discussions during
the contact hours.

Media:
OPAL E-Learning platform, presentations, hand-outs, exercise sheets

Reading List:
Burghardt, D., Duchene, C., Mackaness, W. (2014): Abstracting Geographic Information in a Data
Rich World. Methodologies and Applications of Map Generalisation. Springer.
Duckham, M. (2013): Decentralized Spatial Computing. Foundations of Geosensor Networks.
Springer.
Gartner, G., Cartwright, Peterson, M. (2008): Location Based Services and TeleCartography (I+II).
Springer.
Gartner, G., Ortag, F. (2012): Advances in Location-Based Services. Springer.
Meng, L. Zipf, A., Winter, S. (2008): Map-based Mobile Services. Springer.

Responsible for Module:

Dirk Burghardt, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGU30060: 3D Virtual Landscapes | Virtuelle 3D Landschaftsmodelle

Module Description

BGU30060: 3D Virtual Landscapes | Virtuelle 3D Landschaftsmodelle

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

5 150 120 30

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination of this module consists of a project work and an oral exam. The project work is
proven by a project report of approx. 25 pages, which must be prepared individually. The project
report is done partly during self-study hours and partly during contact hours. The project report
consists of defined model contents associated by a comprehensive documentation on methods
and techniques used and the quality achieved. This measures the students´ ability to choose
suitable input data and implement 3D virtual landscape models.
Within an oral exam of 20 minutes duration, the students have to demonstrate to what degree they
have understood the principles of 3D geo-content generation, model assembly and the underlying
workflow. Furthermore, they should recall applications of virtual 3D landscape models. The final
grade is calculated as the unweighted average of the report (50%) and the oral exam (50%).

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Introduction into geo-information systems, theory of geo-visualisation on a graduate level.

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Content:
Geo-data sources serving the generation of virtual 3D models in terms of geometric and
visual surface properties are progressively available. The generation of a virtual landscape
model, however, is no standard process. Different use context and related design options of
representations of existing or past environments will be presented. Central is an introduction to a
comprehensive workflow leading from established geo-data sources (e.g. aerial imagery, digital
terrain model) to a textured 3D model. Upgrades of heterogeneous primary data to a 3D model
will be treated not only in theory, but essential processing steps will have to be performed by each
participant.
Consequently, the module…
- presents concepts of virtual 3D landscape models;
- exemplifies different use context and implications on the model design;
- shows potential input data sources;
- discusses consistency demands within and among input sources;
- offers a comprehensive workflow as an example;
- demonstrates collaborative use of different software products;
- guides practical implementation.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- remember applications of virtual 3D landscape models;
- consider the range of design options;
- choose suitable input data for 3D landscape models;
- understand necessity of quality and consistency control;
- produce 3D content of moderate complexity, and
- implement 3D content into a simple model.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The students get involved with 3D models of real environments. Existing individual experience of
the participants, be it through virtual globes, gaming, or other applications, will be used in order
to discuss design, complexity, and appropriateness of such models. The lecture will demonstrate
collaboration of different inputs as well as necessity and modes of processing. Lecture and
exercise contents will be interlocked. Hands-on training will concentrate on a few selected
processes as consistency testing, small 3D object design and geo-object fusion into a model.
Practical work starts with a visual 3D landscape implementation project under supervision. The
completion of this project must be done during self-study hours. Theoretic considerations, practical
experiences, and self-evaluation of the results form mandatory parts of a documentation as part of
the project report submission.

Media:
OPAL E-Learning platform, presentations, hand-outs, exercise sheets

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Reading List:
ESRI. ArcGIS Resources. Online Help for Developers. http://resources.arcgis.com/en/help/
arcobjectsnet/conceptualhelp/index.html#/Developing_with_ArcGIS0001000001ww00000/
Guttag, J. V. (2013): Introduction to Computation and Programming Using Python. Cambridge
(MA): MIT Press.
Longley, P. A., Goodchild, M. F. Maguire, D. J. Rhind, D. W. (Eds.) (2005): Geographical
Information Systems: Principles, Techniques, Management and Applications. Wiley & Sons.
Prechtel, N. (2003): Selected Problems and Solutions for Drainage Modelling and Handling in a
GIS. Kartographische Bausteine: 21 (101-109). Dresden: Institut für Kartographie.

Responsible for Module:

Dirk Burghardt, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGU30061: Georelief and Cartography – Morphogenetic and Environmental Understanding | Georelief und Kartographie
- Morphogenetisches und Umweltverständnis

Module Description

BGU30061: Georelief and Cartography – Morphogenetic and

Environmental Understanding | Georelief und Kartographie -
Morphogenetisches und Umweltverständnis

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: summerterm 2020

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester winter semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

10 300 180 120

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The examination is taken by a project work (100%). The project work consists of a written project
report (approx. 25 pages) and a project presentation (20 min.). The report measures the student’s
ability to understand, describe and apply concepts, applications and approaches of cartographic
Georelief visualizations, using navigation hints within the alpine environment as well as methods
for collecting data and transfer them to a cartographic product like a thematic map.
The project presentation assesses the communicative competence in presenting a scientific
topic to an audience. Furthermore, it gives the opportunity for iterative questions of increasing
complexity as well as to commit oneself to the student’s knowledge base, which leads to a realistic
estimation of the achieved competences during the module.

Note in view of the limitations on university operations as a result of the CoViD19 pandemic: If the
basic conditions (hygiene, physical distance rules, etc.) for a classroom-based examination cannot
be met, the planned form of examination can be changed to a written or oral online examination
in accordance with §13a APSO. The decision about this change will be announced as soon as
possible, but at least 14 days before the date of the examination by the examiner after consultation
with the board of examiners of the respective study program.

Repeat Examination:
End of Semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Knowledge as presented by the Cartography M.Sc. modules Cartographic Foundations and LBS
and Multimedia Cartography.

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Content:
The principal objective is to enhance the geo-thinking through a detailed presentation of an
exemplary alpine landscape in close relation to methods and realizations of its cartographic
depiction. Important educational targets are:
- Introduction into the dynamic natural and cultural environment of the Alpine study region and
corresponding maps and geo-data (incl. satellite imagery)
- Wayfinding and navigation (including use of LBS) in an alpine environment and mountain dangers
- Recognize local geo-features within a wider geographical context (Eastern Alps)
- Topography and practical orientation within varying landscapes
- Field mapping using traditional and electronic data capturing methods
- Thematic mapping in high mountain regions

Intended Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of the module, students are able to…
- understand local geo-features within a wider geographical context (Eastern Alps);
- understand topography and orientate within varying landscapes;
- apply methods for mountain-risk-analysis with geoinformation systems;
- create field-maps and collect geodata using GPS, total stations etc.;
- create advanced thematic maps;
- create cartographic products of alpine landscape considering the dynamic, natural and cultural
environment of the alpine region.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

The module combines on-site lectures, day excursions and practical in-situ training. Most of the
education is done in the field and in direct contact to the features under discussion. 11 complete
days of field work comprising lectures and practical work. Documentary films on landscape genesis
serve as discussion basis. In-depth lectures will be given after the excursion during the semester at
TUD. Individual work on the project report needs to be done after return. The student´s individual
projects are to be presented after the excursion.

Media:
OPAL E-Learning platform, presentations, handouts, films, literature

Reading List:
Pfiffner, O.A. (2014): Geology of the Alps. Wiley Blackwell.
Anderson, R., Anderson S. (2012): Geomorphology. Cambridge University Press.
Imhof, E. (2007): Cartographic relief presentation. Esri Press.
Harvey, A. (2012): Introducing Geomorphology: A Guide to Landforms and Processes. Dunedin
Academic Press.
Buchroithner M. (2014): Excursion Guide for Alpine Field School. Institute for Cartography, TU
Dresden.

Responsible for Module:

Dirk Burghardt, [email protected]

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Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGUMTCAD15: Master Thesis Research done at TU Dresden | Masterarbeit ausgeführt an der TU Dresden

BGU0MTCA15RK: Master's Thesis | Master's Thesis

Module Description

BGUMTCAD15: Master Thesis Research done at TU Dresden |

Masterarbeit ausgeführt an der TU Dresden

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: winterterm 2018/19

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester summer semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

30 900 900 0

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The Master's Thesis is a scientific elaboration within a time period of six months. The students
work on specific complex research questions in cartography and develop solutions of their own by
applying the scientific background acquired during their studies.
By means of a written thesis the students explain the chosen approach and demonstrate their
ability to precisely analyze the proposed method and to put it into the scientific context. The
students should verify that they are able to investigate in a self-contained manner a new scientific
topic related to cartography. This includes in detail, depending on the topic, the search and
review of literature, topic-related methods and concepts, the development of theoretical concepts,
methodologies, methods, to implement related algorithms, to apply them to specific problems, to
analyse and to assess the results, and to develop and derive conclusions.
The written thesis is accompanied by a Master´s Thesis Colloquium of 60 min in total (presentation
and discussion). In the oral presentation, the students shall verify that they are able to give a
presentation on a self-contained investigated scientific subject in front of a larger audience in order
to demonstrate the ability to communicate found solutions and scientific content in a clear way. In
addition, students shall verify that they are able to discuss and defend their own work in front of a
scientific audience.
Different forms of assessment (written and oral) are necessary, because different competencies
are verified by this. The Master’s Thesis must be submitted in written form, by which mainly
thematic and methodical competences as well as competencies to structure a written scientific
document and to properly reference related work are verified. In contrast, the Master’s Thesis
Colloquium must be held in oral form. Via the presentation and defence (interactive scientific
discussions with the scientific audience), the overarching understanding of the thesis topic, self-

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competencies and soft-skills such as skills of presentation, didactics and rhetoric can be verified.
The grade is determined by weighted mean of the Master's Thesis (80 %) and the Master's Thesis
Colloquium (20 %).

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Required and elective modules of the first 3 semesters.

Content:
This module is offered by all partners (all four collaborating universities, TUM, TUW, TUD, UT).
The universities propose suitable topics from their subject area, mostly an aspect of one of their
research projects. They support the students in the acquisition of the scientific skills to investigate
broadly an aspect of a subject area and based on that to answer a problem in the corresponding
area with the use of scientific methods.
Under guidance students familiarize themselves with an area in cartography. They obtain a
problem in that area which is still quite general, i.e. not yet specified concretely. They have to
investigate and evaluate different approaches to solve the problem, and then decide for one path
which is then to be executed.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

After the elaboration of the master's thesis the graduates know how to…
- rapidly become acquainted with a specific and complex subject area in cartography;
- embed a scientific problem in a scientific and technical environment;
- identify all important aspects of those parts in cartography which are necessary for finding a
solution;
- develop algorithms and methods for solving problem-specific tasks based on the scientific
background acquired during their studies;
- analyse and to evaluate the results;
- present the relevance and context of the topic, the scientific questions, the methodologies
employed
for their solution, the results and discussion in a professional, well-structured written report;
- properly reference related work;
- present their results to a scientific audience.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

Self-study, regular discussions with the supervisor.

Media:
Not applicable.

Reading List:
To be researched independently according to the scope of work.

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Responsible for Module:

Dirk Burghardt, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGUMTCAM15: Master Thesis Research done at TUM | Masterarbeit ausgeführt an der TUM

Module Description

BGUMTCAM15: Master Thesis Research done at TUM | Masterarbeit

ausgeführt an der TUM

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: winterterm 2018/19

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester summer semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

30 900 900 0

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The Master's Thesis is a scientific elaboration within a time period of six months. The students
work on specific complex research questions in cartography and develop solutions of their own by
applying the scientific background acquired during their studies.
By means of a written thesis the students explain the chosen approach and demonstrate their
ability to precisely analyze the proposed method and to put it into the scientific context. The
students should verify that they are able to investigate in a self-contained manner a new scientific
topic related to cartography. This includes in detail, depending on the topic, the search and
review of literature, topic-related methods and concepts, the development of theoretical concepts,
methodologies, methods, to implement related algorithms, to apply them to specific problems, to
analyse and to assess the results, and to develop and derive conclusions.
The written thesis is accompanied by a Master´s Thesis Colloquium of 60 min in total (presentation
and discussion). In the oral presentation, the students shall verify that they are able to give a
presentation on a self-contained investigated scientific subject in front of a larger audience in order
to demonstrate the ability to communicate found solutions and scientific content in a clear way. In
addition, students shall verify that they are able to discuss and defend their own work in front of a
scientific audience.
Different forms of assessment (written and oral) are necessary, because different competencies
are verified by this. The Master’s Thesis must be submitted in written form, by which mainly
thematic and methodical competences as well as competencies to structure a written scientific
document and to properly reference related work are verified. In contrast, the Master’s Thesis
Colloquium must be held in oral form. Via the presentation and defence (interactive scientific
discussions with the scientific audience), the overarching understanding of the thesis topic, self-
competencies and soft-skills such as skills of presentation, didactics and rhetoric can be verified.

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The grade is determined by weighted mean of the Master's Thesis (80 %) and the Master's Thesis
Colloquium (20 %).

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Required and elective modules of the first 3 semesters.

Content:
This module is offered by all partners (all four collaborating universities, TUM, TUW, TUD, UT).
The universities propose suitable topics from their subject area, mostly an aspect of one of their
research projects. They support the students in the acquisition of the scientific skills to investigate
broadly an aspect of a subject area and based on that to answer a problem in the corresponding
area with the use of scientific methods.
Under guidance students familiarize themselves with an area in cartography. They obtain a
problem in that area which is still quite general, i.e. not yet specified concretely. They have to
investigate and evaluate different approaches to solve the problem, and then decide for one path
which is then to be executed.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

After the elaboration of the master's thesis the graduates know how to…
- rapidly become acquainted with a specific and complex subject area in cartography;
- embed a scientific problem in a scientific and technical environment;
- identify all important aspects of those parts in cartography which are necessary for finding a
solution;
- develop algorithms and methods for solving problem-specific tasks based on the scientific
background acquired during their studies;
- analyse and to evaluate the results;
- present the relevance and context of the topic, the scientific questions, the methodologies
employed
for their solution, the results and discussion in a professional, well-structured written report;
- properly reference related work;
- present their results to a scientific audience.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

Self-study, regular discussions with the supervisor.

Media:
Not applicable.

Reading List:
To be researched independently according to the scope of work.

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Responsible for Module:

Liqiu Meng, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGUMTCAT15: Master Thesis Research done at University of Twente | Masterarbeit ausgeführt an der Universität
Twente

Module Description

BGUMTCAT15: Master Thesis Research done at University of Twente |

Masterarbeit ausgeführt an der Universität Twente

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: winterterm 2018/19

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester summer semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

30 900 900 0

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The Master's Thesis is a scientific elaboration within a time period of six months. The students
work on specific complex research questions in cartography and develop solutions of their own by
applying the scientific background acquired during their studies.
By means of a written thesis the students explain the chosen approach and demonstrate their
ability to precisely analyze the proposed method and to put it into the scientific context. The
students should verify that they are able to investigate in a self-contained manner a new scientific
topic related to cartography. This includes in detail, depending on the topic, the search and
review of literature, topic-related methods and concepts, the development of theoretical concepts,
methodologies, methods, to implement related algorithms, to apply them to specific problems, to
analyse and to assess the results, and to develop and derive conclusions.
The written thesis is accompanied by a Master´s Thesis Colloquium of 60 min in total (presentation
and discussion). In the oral presentation, the students shall verify that they are able to give a
presentation on a self-contained investigated scientific subject in front of a larger audience in order
to demonstrate the ability to communicate found solutions and scientific content in a clear way. In
addition, students shall verify that they are able to discuss and defend their own work in front of a
scientific audience.
Different forms of assessment (written and oral) are necessary, because different competencies
are verified by this. The Master’s Thesis must be submitted in written form, by which mainly
thematic and methodical competences as well as competencies to structure a written scientific
document and to properly reference related work are verified. In contrast, the Master’s Thesis
Colloquium must be held in oral form. Via the presentation and defence (interactive scientific
discussions with the scientific audience), the overarching understanding of the thesis topic, self-
competencies and soft-skills such as skills of presentation, didactics and rhetoric can be verified.

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Twente

The grade is determined by weighted mean of the Master's Thesis (80 %) and the Master's Thesis
Colloquium (20 %).

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Required and elective modules of the first 3 semesters.

Content:
This module is offered by all partners (all four collaborating universities, TUM, TUW, TUD, UT).
The universities propose suitable topics from their subject area, mostly an aspect of one of their
research projects. They support the students in the acquisition of the scientific skills to investigate
broadly an aspect of a subject area and based on that to answer a problem in the corresponding
area with the use of scientific methods.
Under guidance students familiarize themselves with an area in cartography. They obtain a
problem in that area which is still quite general, i.e. not yet specified concretely. They have to
investigate and evaluate different approaches to solve the problem, and then decide for one path
which is then to be executed.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

After the elaboration of the master's thesis the graduates know how to…
- rapidly become acquainted with a specific and complex subject area in cartography;
- embed a scientific problem in a scientific and technical environment;
- identify all important aspects of those parts in cartography which are necessary for finding a
solution;
- develop algorithms and methods for solving problem-specific tasks based on the scientific
background acquired during their studies;
- analyse and to evaluate the results;
- present the relevance and context of the topic, the scientific questions, the methodologies
employed
for their solution, the results and discussion in a professional, well-structured written report;
- properly reference related work;
- present their results to a scientific audience.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

Self-study, regular discussions with the supervisor.

Media:
Not applicable.

Reading List:
To be researched independently according to the scope of work.

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Responsible for Module:

Menno-Jan Kraak, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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BGUMTCAW15: Master Thesis Research done at TU Wien | Masterarbeit ausgeführt an der TU Wien

Module Description

BGUMTCAW15: Master Thesis Research done at TU Wien | Masterarbeit

ausgeführt an der TU Wien

TUM Department of Aerospace and Geodesy

Version of module description: winterterm 2018/19

Module Level: Language: Duration: Frequency:

Master English one semester summer semester

Credits:* Total Hours: Self-study Hours: Contact Hours:

30 900 900 0

Number of credits may vary according to degree program. Please see Transcript of Records.

Description of Examination Method:

The Master's Thesis is a scientific elaboration within a time period of six months. The students
work on specific complex research questions in cartography and develop solutions of their own by
applying the scientific background acquired during their studies.
By means of a written thesis the students explain the chosen approach and demonstrate their
ability to precisely analyze the proposed method and to put it into the scientific context. The
students should verify that they are able to investigate in a self-contained manner a new scientific
topic related to cartography. This includes in detail, depending on the topic, the search and
review of literature, topic-related methods and concepts, the development of theoretical concepts,
methodologies, methods, to implement related algorithms, to apply them to specific problems, to
analyse and to assess the results, and to develop and derive conclusions.
The written thesis is accompanied by a Master´s Thesis Colloquium of 60 min in total (presentation
and discussion). In the oral presentation, the students shall verify that they are able to give a
presentation on a self-contained investigated scientific subject in front of a larger audience in order
to demonstrate the ability to communicate found solutions and scientific content in a clear way. In
addition, students shall verify that they are able to discuss and defend their own work in front of a
scientific audience.
Different forms of assessment (written and oral) are necessary, because different competencies
are verified by this. The Master’s Thesis must be submitted in written form, by which mainly
thematic and methodical competences as well as competencies to structure a written scientific
document and to properly reference related work are verified. In contrast, the Master’s Thesis
Colloquium must be held in oral form. Via the presentation and defence (interactive scientific
discussions with the scientific audience), the overarching understanding of the thesis topic, self-
competencies and soft-skills such as skills of presentation, didactics and rhetoric can be verified.

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The grade is determined by weighted mean of the Master's Thesis (80 %) and the Master's Thesis
Colloquium (20 %).

Repeat Examination:
Next semester

(Recommended) Prerequisites:
Required and elective modules of the first 3 semesters.

Content:
This module is offered by all partners (all four collaborating universities, TUM, TUW, TUD, UT).
The universities propose suitable topics from their subject area, mostly an aspect of one of their
research projects. They support the students in the acquisition of the scientific skills to investigate
broadly an aspect of a subject area and based on that to answer a problem in the corresponding
area with the use of scientific methods.
Under guidance students familiarize themselves with an area in cartography. They obtain a
problem in that area which is still quite general, i.e. not yet specified concretely. They have to
investigate and evaluate different approaches to solve the problem, and then decide for one path
which is then to be executed.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

After the elaboration of the master's thesis the graduates know how to…
- rapidly become acquainted with a specific and complex subject area in cartography;
- embed a scientific problem in a scientific and technical environment;
- identify all important aspects of those parts in cartography which are necessary for finding a
solution;
- develop algorithms and methods for solving problem-specific tasks based on the scientific
background acquired during their studies;
- analyse and to evaluate the results;
- present the relevance and context of the topic, the scientific questions, the methodologies
employed
for their solution, the results and discussion in a professional, well-structured written report;
- properly reference related work;
- present their results to a scientific audience.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

Self-study, regular discussions with the supervisor.

Media:
Not applicable.

Reading List:
To be researched independently according to the scope of work.

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Responsible for Module:

Georg Gartner, [email protected]

Courses (Type of course, Weekly hours per semester), Instructor:

For further information in this module, please click campus.tum.de or here.

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Alphabetical Index

A
[BV300030] Applied Cartographic Research & Development | Applied 45 - 47
Cartographic Research & Development

C
[BV300025] Cartographic Foundations | Kartographische Grundlagen 5-7
[BV300029] Cartographic Publishing | Cartographic Publishing 42 - 44
[BV300027] Cartographic Theories and Applications | Theoretische 36 - 38
Kartographie

D
Degree Requirements TUM (1. Semester) | Pflichtbereich TUM (1. Semester) 5
Degree Requirements Wien (2. Semester) | Pflichtbereich Wien (2. Semester) 36

E
Elective Studies Dresden (3. Semester) | Wahlbereich Dresden (3. Semester) 48
Elective Studies TUM (1. Semester) | Wahlbereich TUM (1. Semester) 17
[BV030012] Engineering Databases | Datenbanken für Ingenieure [EngDB] 23 - 24
[SZ0453] English - Scientific Presentation and Writing C2 | Englisch - 34 - 35
Scientific Presentation and Writing C2

G
[BGU30050] Geodata Infrastructures | Geodata Infrastructures [Geodata 54 - 55
Infrastructures]
[BGU30061] Georelief and Cartography – Morphogenetic and Environmental 69 - 71
Understanding | Georelief und Kartographie - Morphogenetisches und
Umweltverständnis
[BGU30045] Geovisualization and Geostatistics | Geovisualisierung und 11 - 13
Geostatistik
[BV300003] Geo-Information | Geo-Information 8 - 10

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I
[BV480016] Introduction to Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and 14 - 16
Image Processing | Einführung in die Photogrammetrie, Fernerkundung und
Bildverarbeitung [PRC+IPC]

L
[BGU30051] Laser Scanning and DTM Generation | Laser Scanning and DTM 56 - 57
Generation [Laser Scanning and DTM Generation]
[BV300028] LBS & Multimedia Cartography | LBS & Multimedia Kartographie 39 - 41

M
[BGU30046] Mapping Project | Mapping Project 25 - 27
[BGUMTCAM15] Master Thesis Research done at TUM | Masterarbeit 75 - 77
ausgeführt an der TUM
[BGUMTCAD15] Master Thesis Research done at TU Dresden | Masterarbeit 72 - 74
ausgeführt an der TU Dresden
[BGUMTCAW15] Master Thesis Research done at TU Wien | Masterarbeit 81 - 83
ausgeführt an der TU Wien
[BGUMTCAT15] Master Thesis Research done at University of Twente | 78 - 80
Masterarbeit ausgeführt an der Universität Twente
[BGU0MTCA15RK] Master's Thesis | Master's Thesis 72
[BGU30059] Mobile Cartography | Mobile Kartographie 63 - 65

P
[BGU30047] Principles of Databases (UT/ITC online module) | Principles of 28 - 30
Databases (UT/ITC online module)
[BGU30047] Principles of Databases (UT/ITC online module) | Principles of 48 - 50
Databases (UT/ITC online module)
[LRG1500] Principles of Spatial Data Mining and Machine Learning | 19 - 20
Prinzipien räumlichen Data Minings und maschinellen Lernens [SDML]

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R
[BGU30057] Remote-Sensing-Based Environmental Mapping | 58 - 59
Fernerkundungs-bezogene Visualisierung von Umwelt-Daten

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[IN2026] Scientific Visualization | Wissenschaftliche Visualisierung 17 - 18
[LRG1501] Selected Topics in Big Geospatial Data | Ausgewählte Themen in 21 - 22
Big Geospatial Data [STBGD]
[BGU30048] Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module) | 31 - 33
Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module)
[BGU30048] Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module) | 51 - 53
Spatial Decision Support Systems (UT/ITC online module)
[BGU30058] Subject-specific GIS Applications and Case Studies | 60 - 62
Fachspezifische GIS-Applikationen und Fallbeispiele

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[BGU30060] 3D Virtual Landscapes | Virtuelle 3D Landschaftsmodelle 66 - 68

Module Catalog of the study program M.Sc. Cartography 86 of 86

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