Paris-Lodron University Salzburg (PLUS)

Module descriptions are outlined in the curriculum, course descriptions are available in PLUSonline, the university’s learning management system

EARTH OBSERVATION & GEOINFORMATICS – semesters 1 & 2

Module courses

  • Copernicus in Digital Earth (EO*GI)
  • Spatial Concepts & Models
  • Career Development & ePortfolio
  • Scientific Methods and Writing

Start of the programme with an ‘Orientation Project’ to guide students regarding structure of entire curriculum, work placements, career opportunities and student life at CDE partner universities, as well as integration with student cohort.

Module courses

  • Geovisualisation and Advanced Cartography
  • Systems Thinking in Spatial Representations
  • Design of Geospatial Data Models
  • Spatial Databases

Courses introduce theory and methods of cartographic communication and map design; geospatial data models and systems thinking as a transversal concept for space-time representation. 

Module courses

  • Advanced Remote Sensing
  • Copernicus Hubs and Institutions
  • Digital Earth: Big Earth Data Concepts

The module’s courses focus on new and existing Earth observation systems including satellite remote sensing, but also complementary technologies and other (globally or regionally available) data sources and the integration thereof.

Module courses

  • Object-Based Image Analysis
  • Analysis and Modelling (Remote Sensing)

Students are offered a selection of core EO*GI on advanced geospatial data analysis using mixed input data and analytical methods such as Object-based image analysis (OBIA) and advanced spatial analysis techniques with a particular focus on remote sensing applications and image analysis. 

Module courses

  • Project Management
  • Practice Software Development
  • Application Development (Earth Observation)

The module has the ambition to frame the need for data manipulation and management in applied, case-driven scenarios. Software development, included in this module, is a key to success in this respect.

  • International Summer School I & II
  • Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)

Depending on the chosen topic, summer schools and BIPs will be offering a variety of themes, the content will allow students to build a holistic understanding of the respective theme through an immersive experience.

Recommended electives

  • Methods in spatial analysis
  • GeoHumanitarian Action
  • Spatial Simulation
  • Computer Vision (Advanced Image Processing and Computer Vision)
  • Introduction to Data Science and Machine Learning for Geospatial Data
  • GIScience: Theory and Concepts
  • Disaster Risk management with geoanalytics
  • Space Law
  • Open GIS: Standards, Architectures and Services
latest update: August 9, 2023