GIT 501 - Spatial Mathematical Methods

Course Objectives

Mathematical representation of spatial objects is very important in order to explain relations and space dimensions of objects associations. Basic geometrical behaviours of entity and relationships among them are introduced by spatial-based mathematical methods. In this case, the conceptual mathematical infrastructures of main GIS functions can be provided.

Course Description

Introduction to space geometry. Vector algebra. Main coordinate systems and transformation of the systems. Projection systems. Functions and linear models. Matrix algebra. Venn diagrams. Boolen algebra and operations. The graphy theory, paths and cycles, connectivity. Planar Graphs, plane and topological views. Flows in networks. Map algebra. Raster-based calculations.