Geographical Information System Gis
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The Geographical Information Systems are essential tools for spatial planning in more and more professional sectors. In this context, the course aims to provide students with the basic skills to manipulate, analyse, manage, and present spatial and geographic data, both qualitative and quantitative, through GIS (Geographical Information Systems) software.
Expected learning outcomes
- At the end of the course, the student will know: what is a Coordinate Reference Systems; what is a map projection; what is a SIT; the different types of data; GIS analysis and geoprocessing tools; how to build a map layout; what is a WebGIS.
- At the end of the course, the student will be able to: create a map using the QGIS software; use, modify and convert different data formats compatible with GIS; to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial data; create a map layout.
- At the end of the course, the student will be able to: create a map using the QGIS software; use, modify and convert different data formats compatible with GIS; to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial data; create a map layout.
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
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
UNIT A - Geographical Information Systems and cartography: introduction to the bases of cartography and GIS.
UNIT B - GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and QGIS software: practical exercises with QGIS software.
UNIT C - Geographical Information Systems today: between WebGIS and participatory cartography: analysis and discussion of concrete examples of Geographical Information Systems and their fields of application.
UNIT B - GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and QGIS software: practical exercises with QGIS software.
UNIT C - Geographical Information Systems today: between WebGIS and participatory cartography: analysis and discussion of concrete examples of Geographical Information Systems and their fields of application.
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledges are needed
Teaching methods
Lectures and practical exercises
Teaching Resources
ATTENDING STUDENTS
1) course slides
2) V. Noti, Gis Open Source per geologia e ambiente: Analisi e gestione di dati territoriali e ambientali con QGIS, Palermo, Dario Flaccovio Editore, 2014 (Chapters from 1 to 15).
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam
3) F. Burini, Cartografia partecipativa. Mapping per la governance ambientale e urbana, Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2016.
NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
1) V. Noti, Gis Open Source per geologia e ambiente: Analisi e gestione di dati territoriali e ambientali con QGIS, Palermo, Dario Flaccovio Editore, 2014 (All chapters).
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
2) F. Burini, Cartografia partecipativa. Mapping per la governance ambientale e urbana, Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2016.
1) course slides
2) V. Noti, Gis Open Source per geologia e ambiente: Analisi e gestione di dati territoriali e ambientali con QGIS, Palermo, Dario Flaccovio Editore, 2014 (Chapters from 1 to 15).
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam
3) F. Burini, Cartografia partecipativa. Mapping per la governance ambientale e urbana, Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2016.
NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
1) V. Noti, Gis Open Source per geologia e ambiente: Analisi e gestione di dati territoriali e ambientali con QGIS, Palermo, Dario Flaccovio Editore, 2014 (All chapters).
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
2) F. Burini, Cartografia partecipativa. Mapping per la governance ambientale e urbana, Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2016.
Assessment methods and Criteria
For the final examination, each student must create two maps using Qgis software and write a report, to be sent by email to the teacher at least ten days before the exam date, in order to ascertain the skills acquired in the use of the software.
An oral examination will follow on the bibliography, in order to ascertain the knowledge on the basis of the discipline
An oral examination will follow on the bibliography, in order to ascertain the knowledge on the basis of the discipline
Unita' didattica A
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)