Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Modelling
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The Geographic Information Systems and Environmental course is the natural and logical prosecution of the Environmental Information Systems module in the Bachelor's (BSc) degree. It is targeted to improve and strengthen skills and competences of students by promoting a deeper investigation of theoretical and practical concepts and methods learned by students who graduated from the BSc, the analysis of new issues concerning data storage, query, management, analysis and visualization as well as the application of environmental modelling techniques
Expected learning outcomes
Students will improve their skills and competences in georeferenced environmental data storage, query, management, analysis and visualization GIS-based concepts and techniques
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
1 - Introduction: new tools and advanced methodologies for spatial data analysis.
2 - External, conceptual, logical and internal conceptual data model for database design and implementation.
3 - Database and Database Management Systems: tools for database design, managing and querying; normalization rules and query functions (mathematical, conditional and Boolean criteria).
4 - Creating topographic maps from scratch: topographic and 3D analysis.
5 - Creating thematic maps from scratch: procedures for map geo-referencing, data capturing and digitizing, database uploading, map symbolizing.
6 - Advanced spatial data analysis functions: advanced geoprocessing analysis tools.
7 - Future development (open GIS, 3D, ).
2 - External, conceptual, logical and internal conceptual data model for database design and implementation.
3 - Database and Database Management Systems: tools for database design, managing and querying; normalization rules and query functions (mathematical, conditional and Boolean criteria).
4 - Creating topographic maps from scratch: topographic and 3D analysis.
5 - Creating thematic maps from scratch: procedures for map geo-referencing, data capturing and digitizing, database uploading, map symbolizing.
6 - Advanced spatial data analysis functions: advanced geoprocessing analysis tools.
7 - Future development (open GIS, 3D, ).
Prerequisites for admission
The fundamental prerequisite consists in having attended the Environmental Information Systems (SIA) module of the Environmental and Territorial Economics course in the third year of the Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences (or similar courses).
Teaching methods
Teaching method: traditional method by lessons and computer-based exercises using GIS software. Frequency: strongly recommended. Exam method: written exercise by using GIS software.
Teaching Resources
Lesson slides, exercise texts databases and GIS software are available in the Biology Dept. computing room. Students must register in advance in the computing room to obtain their login and password.
M. Boffi (2004) - Scienza dell'Informazione Geografica - Introduzione ai GIS. Zanichelli editore.
S. Aronoff (1991) - Geographic Information Systems: A Management Perspective. Wdl Pubns.
M. Boffi (2004) - Scienza dell'Informazione Geografica - Introduzione ai GIS. Zanichelli editore.
S. Aronoff (1991) - Geographic Information Systems: A Management Perspective. Wdl Pubns.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a compulsory written test to be carried out entirely on the computer, lasting three hours, which will involve the resolution of an application-type exercise, having difficulties and contents similar to those faced during the cycle of lessons / exercises.
The criteria applied for exam evaluation will concern:
- the student's ability to conceptually model the problem to be addressed;
- the student's ability to logically model the problem to be addressed;
- the correct application of GIS tools and functions to solve the problem.
Any additional information on how to carry out the exam and on the evaluation criteria will be illustrated during the course.
The criteria applied for exam evaluation will concern:
- the student's ability to conceptually model the problem to be addressed;
- the student's ability to logically model the problem to be addressed;
- the correct application of GIS tools and functions to solve the problem.
Any additional information on how to carry out the exam and on the evaluation criteria will be illustrated during the course.
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 6
Practicals with elements of theory: 24 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Sterlacchini Simone
Shifts:
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Professor:
Sterlacchini Simone