Peculiarities of using geoinformation systems in training оf future geography specialists in higher education institutions

doi:10.26565/2076-1333-2020-28-04

Olena Korol Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko, Romenska st., 87, Sumy, 40002, Ukraine, korolelena1976@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0175-3824
Olesia Kornus Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko, Romenska st., 87, Sumy, 40002, Ukraine, olesyakornus@gmail.com https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7469-7291
Anatolii Kornus Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko, Romenska st., 87, Sumy, 40002, Ukraine, a_kornus@ukr.net https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5924-7812

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26565/2076-1333-2020-28-04

Keywords: GIS-technology, GIS-packages, DBMS, bachelor of geography, geographical data

Abstract

The article analyzes the peculiarities of using geoinformation systems in the educational process in higher education institutions and substantiates the need to study them in the training of a bachelor of geography (specialty 106 Geography). The connection of geoinformation systems (GIS) with other disciplines has been established. The topics of pre-geoinformation disciplines mastering of which will help students to acquire GIS technology without hindrance are described. The market of modern GIS packages, the use of which will help future specialists in geography to acquire GIS technology is analyzed.

The classification of software products (GIS package ArcGIS, MapInfo Professional, «Panorama 1») («Map 2011»), «Digitals», GeoDraw (Geograf), AutoCad Map 3D, SAGA GIS, GRASS GIS, ILWIS, MapWindow GIS), indicating functionality and tools of GIS packages is given. The possibilities of open programs are also presented; they can be used in the educational process (PhotoFiltre (mapping), XnView (viewing), Picasa (adding geotagging with which you can specify the capture area of any photo, using Google Earth and Google maps), Quantum GIS (can be used as the main platform for teaching students how to implement GIS and how to create the highest quality maps), Google Earth network services (electronic globe), ArcGIS Online (used to manage and share maps and geographic information), Golden SoftWare (Surfer) (universal mapping software that runs on Microsoft Windows and is used to quickly and accurately erase map surfaces and convert the provided data into contour, relief or post maps, three-dimensional surfaces, 3D frames or vector graphics).

The main models of data presentation, due to which the work of GIS can be realized, are considered. The main advantages and disadvantages of using these models are indicated. The main competencies that future geographers should acquire during the study of the discipline «Geographic Information Systems and Databases» are identified, which will give foundations for the formation of a sufficient level of a competitive geography specialist.

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Author Biographies

Olena Korol, Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko, Romenska st., 87, Sumy, 40002, Ukraine, korolelena1976@gmail.com

PhD (Pedagogical Sciences), Head of the Computer Science and IT Room

Olesia Kornus, Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko, Romenska st., 87, Sumy, 40002, Ukraine, olesyakornus@gmail.com

PhD (Geography), Associate Professor, Head of the Department of General and Regional Geography

Anatolii Kornus, Sumy State Pedagogical University named after A.S. Makarenko, Romenska st., 87, Sumy, 40002, Ukraine, a_kornus@ukr.net

PhD (Geography), Associate Professor, Docent of the Department of General and Regional Geography

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