Introduction to Geographic Information Systems applied to the analysis of environment and landscape. Design and creation of thematic maps. Acquisition of operational capabilities in the use of Geographic Information Systems for decision making. Designing geodatabases. Spatial analysis.
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Learning Objectives
Knowledge: introduction to the main GIS tools and spatial analysis methodology.
Skills: Introduction to techniques and tools for the acquisition and use of geographic information. Introduction to GIS and thematic cartography. GIS and Decision Support Systems. Creating a geodatabase. Spatial analysis.
Skills acquired at the end of the course: use of GIS and spatial analysis tools
Prerequisites
None
Teaching Methods
Lectures and Laboratory activities.
Further information
Attendance is required for 2/3 of the lessons. Part-time students must contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on a specific program if they cannot attend.
Type of Assessment
Learning improvement will be verified through: a) practical exercise (georeferencing, digitizing, creating a database, creating thematic maps); b) project work on a selected theme.
Course program
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems applied to the analysis of environment and landscape. Design and creation of thematic maps. Acquisition of operational capabilities in the use of Geographic Information Systems for decision making. Designing geodatabases. Spatial analysis. Outcomes: 1) Understand the basic structures, concepts, and theories of GIS 2) Gain ‘hands on’ experience with a variety of GIS operations. 3) Create thematic maps (quantitative, qualitative) 4) Use GPS 5) Use GeoServices 6) Use the main tools to perform spatial analysis 7) Use the main tools to perform network analysis 8) Create a geodatabase 9) Create metadata 10) Create a project using a GIS