GIS 3 - advanced level
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About course
GIS 3 – Advanced Level is an intensive training program designed for users who are already comfortable working in a GIS environment and wish to expand their expertise in advanced raster analysis, spatial modeling, and the development of field data collection applications. Participants will learn methods for raster data classification, route modeling, and analyses using a Digital Terrain Model (DTM). They will also learn how to create mobile applications in ArcGIS for field data collection and geosurveys. The final module is devoted to 3D modeling, covering point cloud processing, texturing, the creation of three-dimensional building models, and visibility analysis.
Course Objectives
- Develop skills in working with raster data to effectively analyze spatial phenomena such as land cover and route planning while considering terrain conditions.
- Understand the importance of the Digital Terrain Model (DTM) for environmental and spatial analyses, particularly in the context of investment planning, terrain exposure assessment, slope analysis, and solar radiation potential.
- Prepare participants to independently design field applications that enable rapid and standardized data collection, which is essential for inventories, social research, and spatial analyses.
- Introduce participants to working with 3D data, enabling them to create spatial models and 3D visualizations that support decision-making processes, visibility analyses, urban planning, and project presentations.
- Build the ability to integrate spatial data and mobile technologies to conduct research and spatial analyses more effectively and to present results in a visually engaging and substantively meaningful way.
Learning outcomes
Explains the principles of advanced raster data analysis, the use of Digital Terrain Models (DTMs), the design of field data collection applications, and the application of 3D data and point clouds in spatial analysis and decision-making processes. Is able to perform raster data classification and analysis, conduct DTM-based analyses, design ArcGIS applications for field data collection, and develop basic 3D models and analyses using point cloud data. Is prepared to independently and responsibly use advanced GIS tools for the acquisition, analysis, and visualization of data, and to support research, planning, and decision-making processes through the reliable interpretation of analytical results.
Who is it for?
Adults People working or aspiring to work in spatial planning People who have completed or are currently pursuing a degree in spatial planning (or a related field)
Sample career paths
Public administration Urban planning offices and design studios Research and academic institutions Real estate sector Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) Property development company Institutions involved in the protection of historic monuments and cultural heritage Consulting firms
Benefits
Acquisition of advanced GIS analytical competencies, enabling participants to perform raster analyses, spatial modeling, and solve complex problems related to spatial planning, environmental management, and investment projects. Improve the efficiency and quality of field data collection by learning how to design and deploy mobile GIS applications and geosurveys in ArcGIS, ensuring standardized and reliable data acquisition. Develop expertise in 3D GIS and visualization, allowing you to create realistic spatial models, perform visibility analyses, and communicate project results more effectively to stakeholders, decision-makers, and clients.
Program
Raster Analysis
In this module, participaants will explore advanced methods of raster data analysis, which form the foundation of many environmental and spatial analyses. The first part focuses on raster classification, where participants will learn how to identify different land cover types and other phenomena based on raster data and assign them to appropriate classes, enabling further interpretation and analysis. Such analyses are widely used in infrastructure planning, field logistics, and emergency management applications.
Digital Terrain Model (DTM)
This module introduces participants to working with the Digital Terrain Model (DTM), a digital representation of the Earth's surface topography. Participants will learn about the types and characteristics of DTM data and how to interpret them. In the practical part, they will use DTM data to perform slope and solar exposure analyses, which are widely applied in spatial planning, risk assessment, and site selection for investments.
The second part of the module focuses on route modeling based on terrain conditions. Participants will learn how to determine the most suitable routes for movement across a landscape, taking into account natural obstacles, terrain slope, and preferred directions of travel.
ArcGIS Capture and ArcGIS Survey Applications
In this module, participants will learn how to create applications for collecting spatial data in the field using ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123. They will learn how to design forms and configure geosurveys that enable the rapid and organized collection of data from users, residents, or other stakeholders. The module demonstrates how GIS tools can be applied in practical field operations, data collection campaigns, and public consultation processes.
3D Modeling and Point Cloud Processing
In this module, participants will gain a practical introduction to working with 3D data in a GIS environment. They will learn how to create 3D models of objects, including buildings, and apply textures to produce realistic spatial visualizations. Participants will also use visibility analysis to assess what can be seen from a selected location, for example in the context of view planning, surveillance, or security applications.
The module also includes an introduction to point cloud processing as a source of highly accurate 3D spatial data, enabling participants to work with advanced datasets for modeling, analysis, and visualization purposes.a
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Instructors
Justyna Wieczerzak
dr Justyna Kamila Wieczerzak jest adiunktką na Wydziale Architektury Politechniki Gdańskiej, gdzie prowadzi działalność naukowo-dydaktyczną w zakresie planowania przestrzennego i Systemów Informacji Geograficznej (GIS). Stopień doktora nauk społecznych w dyscyplinie geografia społeczno-ekonomiczna i gospodarka przestrzenna uzyskała na Uniwersytecie Gdańskim, broniąc rozprawy dotyczącej wykorzystania potencjałów rozwojowych w Obszarze Metropolitalnym Gdańsk Gdynia Sopot. Jest główną projektantką w Biurze Rozwoju Gdańska (BRG), gdzie uczestniczy w opracowaniu dokumentów planistycznych na poziomie miejskim, w tym planu ogólnego jako współkoordynatorka, i miejscowych planów zagospodarowania przestrzennego. W swojej pracy łączy wiedzę akademicką z praktyką urbanistyczną, koncentrując się na integracji analiz przestrzennych z politykami publicznymi. Pełni również funkcję wiceprezeski Towarzystwa Urbanistów Polskich, Oddział Gdańsk.
Weronika Mazurkiewicz
dr inż. arch. Weronika Mazurkiewicz Adiunkt na Wydziale Architektury w Katedrze Planowania Przestrzennego na Politechnice Gdańskiej oraz czynna architekt i urbanista. Od 2018 roku jest członkinią Zarządu Towarzystwa Urbanistów Polskich oraz stowarzyszenia AESOP (Thematic Group for Public Spaces and Urban Cultures). Od listopada 2021 roku jest Prezeską Gdańskiego oddziału Towarzystwa Urbanistów Polskich, gdzie jest inicjatorką i organizatorką „Spotkań Filmowych z Miastem” oraz stara się propagować ideę elastycznego planowania opartego na masterplanach. Od 2024 roku członkini Inicjatywy Miasto ora Digital Architectural Lab na Politechnice Gdańskiej. Od 2024 roku Radna Dzielnicy Strzyża w Gdańsku.
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Recruitment requirements
Error Adults aged 18-64 - Error Language Skills – PolishProficiency in the Polish language required.
Error A person working or aspiring to work in spatial planning Error People who have completed or are currently pursuing studies in spatial planning (or a related field). Error People who have completed the GIS 2 – Intermediate Level
Rules
Warning All necessary materials will be available on the educational platform after logging in. Warning To obtain the certificate, you must pass the final test with a score of at least 70%. Warning On-site course at Gdańsk University of Technology
Crediting type
- Warning Final testA knowledge assessment determining the completion of the course
Accessibility level
- Warning Partially accessibleThe course is partially adapted to the needs of people with special needs; some elements may require additional support.
The training will take place in room 402c, located on the fifth floor of the Main Building of Gdańsk University of Technology. The elevator goes up to the fourth floor, while the final section leading to the room requires the use of a platform installed next to the stairs.An induction loop is available for people who are hard of hearing; however, its use must be requested in advance.The building is not fully accessible – we do not provide interpretation into Polish Sign Language or materials in alternative formats such as Braille or easy-to-read text. There are also no tactile or high-contrast markings to assist people who are blind or have low vision.
Supervisor
- Oliwia Bronk
oliwia.bronk@pg.edu.pl
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Project: "PGEDU+ Platform: Development of Adult Qualifications and Competencies" co-financed by the European Union from the European Social Fund Plus under the program European Funds for Social Development 2021 - 2027