Teaching 3DGeo Courses
Theoretical and practical courses on geospatial data acquisition and processing to enable geographic understanding
We teach a broad range of methods and skills which are important for your scientific work in the domain of 3D geodata (e.g. point clouds). Our courses cover theory, computer lab exercises and field work. They are suitable for students from geography, geoinformatics, computer science, environmental sciences and related disciplines using 3D data. Applying this knowledge will enable students to increase the understanding of geographic phenomena in various fields (e.g. geomorphology, emission reduction, natural hazards, forestry, agriculture).
Find here a general overview of teaching in geoinformatics:
Geographic point cloud analysis
In our courses, students progress from basic point cloud processing to in-depth and advanced 3D geodata analysis. We focus on our areas of expertise, namely 4D point cloud processing and time series analysis, virtual laser scanning and multi-source data fusion & analysis.
Courses:
- LiDAR in Geography
- Geodatenerfassung
- Kleine Forschergruppen
- Time series analysis in remote sensing
Method development and programming
We enable students to implement their own geospatial algorithms and methods by teaching programming skills in Python and introducing them to specialist software.
Courses:
- Geoscripting
- Kleine Forschergruppen
Field work and 3D sensors
We teach technical skills with respect to cutting-edge Earth observation technology (e.g. laser scanning, photogrammetry, 3D depth cameras, crowdsourcing, global navigation satellite systems). Our courses allow students to collect their own 3D geodata during fieldwork at various sites.
Courses:
- Geodatenerfassung
- Sensor practical
- See “Cool Field Trips” below
E-TRAINEE
E-TRAINEE: E-learning course on Time Series Analysis in Remote Sensing for Understanding Human-Environment Interactions
E-TRAINEE is a comprehensive research-oriented open e-learning course on time series analysis in remote sensing for environmental monitoring. The course offers a multidisciplinary approach connecting themes from computer science, geography, and environmental studies.
A subset of the E-TRAINEE course is also offered as part of our regular courses: Time series analysis in remote sensing (summer semester)
Scientific working
We teach students how to outline, develop, and successfully conduct their own research projects. Our courses foster skills in reasoning with scientific evidence, presenting findings to the geoscientific research community, and writing journal articles.
Courses:
- Kleine Forschergruppe
- 3DGeo Research Seminar
Theses and Internships
Students who are interested in 3D geodata processing and analysis and who already have participated in one of our courses (or already have equivalent skills) are highly welcome to propose their ideas! First, check our research projects and recent publications. It can be beneficial to write your thesis or perform an internship in one of the research projects. The topic of your thesis should be relevant, interesting and should fit your skills.
Further information
A general description of the geoinformatics courses in the Bachelor of Science study program at the Institute of Geography