The course begins with the review of the capabilities of existing GIS, and then focuses on how to formulate relevant paths and flow problems, i.e., the shortest path problem, the maximum flow problem, and the minimum cost flow problem, and how to solve them algorithmically. Examples will be introduced and discussed in terms of their applications, complexities, and possible solution methods.
FAG3103 Network Analysis 7.5 credits
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FAG3103 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Through reading assignments, lectures, seminars, and laboratory exercises, this course introduces doctoral students to what network or graph-theoretic algorithms are relevant to users of geographic information systems (GIS), how they are implemented in existing GIS, and how and what other algorithms should be incorporated in future GIS. Practical examples will be given to motivate the use of GIS for network analysis and the needs of efficient computational procedures for solving relevant problems.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
A masters degree in geoinformatics, computer science, operations research, or relevant science and engineering fields. Documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
A masters degree in geoinformatics, computer science, operations research, or relevant science and engineering fields. Documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.
Equipment
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Literature
Ravindra K. Ahuja, Thomas L. Magnanti, James B. Orlin, Network Flows: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications by, Prentice Hall, 1993.
Ravindra K. Ahuja, Thomas L. Magnanti, James B. Orlin, Network Flows: Theory, Algorithms, and Applications by, Prentice Hall, 1993.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project assignment, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Takeshi Shirabe 08-7906363 shirabe@th.se