Geoinformatics University of Szeged

Overview

Based on their training, the geoinformatics professionals are able to interpret spatial phenomena, processes and information related to a geographical location, as well as to perform problem-solving, planning, development, operation, management and consulting tasks in the operation of geoinformatics systems, decision support systems and expert systems. They are prepared to continue their studies in doctoral training. Geoinformatics programme is offered at the University of Szeged.

Skills and knowledge outcomes of the programme

• Complex knowledge of the general geographical, cartographic, planning, mathematical and informatic principles, rules, relationships required for the practice of geoinformatics, especially in the following topics: geographical and spatial data collection at various scales; use of cartographic processes; knowledge of geographical and spatial processes; collection, editing and analysis of spatial data; remote sensing, photogrammetry, geostatistics, modelling, visualization, and geoinformatics system building.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the key relationships and concepts in the field of geoinformatics, in particular in the following areas: geolocation data collection technologies, 2D and 3D geoinformatics modelling, geovisualization, spatial data infrastructures, geoinformatics programming and application development, vector and raster geoinformatics, digital image processing, web-based geoinformatics solutions, geoinformatics databases, applied geoinformatics systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the problem-solving principles, methodology and processes of the planning, development and operation processes of the geoinformatics field, especially in the following areas: database management, Big Data data-mining, primary and secondary data collection, Earth observation, spatial and temporal data analysis, modelling and simulation of processes, network analysis, 3-dimensional modelling, geovisualization, geostatistical solutions, web-based geoinformatics services, spatial services development, geoinformatics programming, development of geospatial applications, open source geoinformatics.
• Knowledge of the specific tools of geoinformatics, ability to apply field survey procedures, data management and analysis, and visualization solutions. Knowledge and use of spatial data collection technologies, available databases and spatial information software, as well as open source and commercial geoinformatics software, cloud-based geoinformatics solutions.