List of Courses
International courses are taught on both semesters with stronger emphasis on geoinformatics and geospatial analysis during the autumn semester and urban planning during the spring semester.
Module coordinators:
Senior researcher PhD Evelyn Uuemaa, evelyn.uuemaa [ät] ut.ee
Programme Director Janika Raun,
janika.raun [ät] ut.ee
Department of Geography, University of Tartu, Vanemuise 46, 51003, Tartu, Estonia
ERASMUS Exchange Module: Geoinformatics and Changing Cities
Autumn semester
Course name | Course description | Lecturer | |
LTOM.02.011 15 ECTS |
Provides knowledge and skills of data acquisition and management. Covers data and databases that are related to social and physical geography, landscape ecology, smart cities, and mobility. |
PhD E. Uuemaa PhD A. Kmoch PhD R. Aunap
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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems LTOM.02.012 3 ECTS |
Provides basic overview of geoinformatics, use of (spatial) databases, fundamentals of cartography and practical skills to use GIS software and database management. |
Prof. T. Oja |
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LTOM.02.015 3 ECTS |
Introduces geographic information system software ArcGIS for working with maps and geographical datasets. Hands-on teaching course for the beginners in GIS. | PhD K. Mõisja | |
LTOM.02.040 6 ECTS |
The objective is to teach students to create, use and publish geospatial databases with PostgreSQL/PostGIS and GeoServer WMS. |
PhD V. Sagris
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LTOM.02.041
6 ECTS
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Develops the coding/scripting skills of students for spatial analysis and statistics based on the standard approaches of scripting environments Python and R. This course with hands-on teaching has a focus on automating diff erent GIS-related tasks. |
PhD A. Aasa PhD E. Uuemaa PhD A. Kmoch |
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LTOM.02.024 5 ECTS |
Provides knowledge and skills of using 3D geospatial data and models in terrain and surface analysis and planning, both in urban and rural settings. The students create and analyse models and visualisations, and conduct visibility, hydrological and fl ood analysis. |
PhD M. Muru PhD R. Aunap |
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Data Science in Remote Sensing LTTO.00.027 6 ECTS |
Focuses on various methods and applications used in active/passive remote sensing of environment. Students will learn how to combine data from various sources to analyse the changes in environment. | PhD K. Alikas | |
Demography, Global Migration and Contemporary Cities LTOM.02.030 6 ECTS |
The aim is to get overview of the global population trends and their relationship to urban development and planning. |
Prof. T. Tammaru PhD K. Leetmaa PhD A. Kährik |
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Demography and Urban Social Geography LOOM.02.341 4 ECTS |
Gives theoretical knowledge of urban social and spatial processes, skills to analyse and evaluate these processes as well as to be able to intervene in the social and spatial processes of urban neighbourhoods. |
Prof. T. Tammaru PhD A. Kährik MSc I. Pastak |
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LOOM.02.347
2 ECTS
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Sets a framework for understanding urban planning by introducing the historical evolution of urban spatial structure and the complexity of challenges that urban planners face today. |
Prof. D. Hess
(University at Buffalo)
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Energy Flows and Material Cycles LTOM.02.006 3 ECTS |
Introduces various approaches and methods used in landscape and climate change studies. The students practice the use of complex study and data analysis methods in physical geography. |
Prof. Ü. Mander Prof. J. Jaagus PhD I. Ostonen-Märtin |
Spring semester
Course name | Course description | Lecturer | |
LTOM.02.010 15 ECTS
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Introduces the theories of spatial planning, provides knowledge and skills how to compile a spatial plan and how to use spatial databases, analysis and visualisation techniques in the management of processes and spatial planning. |
PhD S. Silm MSc V. Mooses MSc P. Metspalu MSc I. Pastak |
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Socio-spatial Changes in Cities in Transition LOOM.02.330 2 ECTS |
Gives an overview of the research and theoretical arguments related to urban development in formerly centrally planned countries in Europe and the urban change in the post-socialist period in this region. |
PhD K. Leetmaa
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Geography, Communication and Spatial Mobility LOOM.02.258 4 ECTS |
The aim of the course is to introduce the theoretical and methodological aspects of spatial mobility, information society and Smart City. Special focus is on mobile telephone and ICT-based research methods and applications used in urban planning. |
PhD A. Aasa Prof M. Zook (University of Kentucky)
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LOOM.02.349 2 ECTS |
The course deals with spatial and visual data mining techniques in multivariate data sets with visual data mining programme GeoVista/GeoViz. |
Prof. J. M. Krisp (University of Augsburg, Germany) |
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Economic Geography of Urban Systems LOOM.02.328 2 ECTS |
Provides an understanding of contemporary urban networks, including their role in economic processes, creativity and the logistical challenges of contemporary cities and urban systems. |
Prof. F. Witlox (Ghent University, Belgium) |
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LOOM.02.016 5 EAP |
Gives an overview and hands-on experience on the main methods of spatial data processing and analysis used in contemporary geoinformatics, and develops practical problem-solving skills of spatial data related tasks. |
PhD R. Aunap PhD K. Mõisja
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LTOM.02.029 3 ECTS |
Supports pro-active attitude towards developing new ideas and products and gives students the experience in entrepreneurship, team-building, developing a new product or start-up. | PhD R. Aunap | |
LTOM.02.043 3 ECTS |
SDI is the infrastructure behind the scenes of modern online geoportals. We will learn how to work with SDI web services and understand their specifications. |
PhD V. Sagris PhD A. Kmoch |