GeoVITe - interdisciplinary use of geodata

Seminars, Lectures & Colloquia
View of the city of Zurich from the SWISSIMAGE data set. (Image: Federal Office of Topography swisstopo)

Abstract

Electronic maps and geodata are playing an increasingly important role in research and teaching. From cartography to environmental sciences to architecture and social sciences: spatial data are the basis and enable interdisciplinary research. The course introduces you to this cross-thematic function of geodata using the example of GeoVITe, shows you research and work examples and refers you to other platforms for spatial data.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, you will be able to

  • understand the benefits and challenges of spatial data in research and teaching, 
  • successfully use the various functionalities of the GeoVITe platform to obtain geodata, 
  • recognise points of contact for the use of geodata in the context of your own university activities.

Content

  • Introduction to GeoVITe
  • Search strategies
  • Use cases
  • Practical exercises

Academic Semester

Spring Semester 2024

Location

  • ETH Zentrum
    ETH Bibliothek

Audience Size

1-20 people

Target audience

Bachelor students
Master students
Doctoral students
Postdocs
Everyone

Language

German

Comment

Geodata, maps, aerial photos
You can find the registration for the course under "Open activity webpage".

Accessibility
Access and participation in our courses will be barrier-free. Please contact us in advance at +41 44 632 21 35 or at info@library.ethz.ch so that we can optimally meet your needs.

Organiser

ETH Library

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Time period

15.05.2024 - 15.05.2024