Geographical Information Systems for Georesources: Theory and Application
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course introduces students to the fundamentals and applications of GIS including dealing with and integrating non-spatial and spatial data; spatial precision and geographic scale; visualization; thematic mapping; as well as comprehending spatial associations between variables. Students are going to apply their new abilities to case studies on geo-resources use and management and natural hazard through a combination of lectures and practical exercises.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will develop new abilities on: a) working with different techniques used to analyze, and adjust geographic data; b) Integrate information from different geographic scales as well as spatial precision; c) Visualize spatial data; d) Investigate spatial patterns of geo-resources distribution and natural resources related hazard, e) Produce thematic maps and reports.
Lesson period: Second 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
Second semester
Course syllabus
1 - Introduction: new tools and advanced methodologies for spatial data analysis.
2 - Spatial data model and their components: vector and raster model.
3 - Concepts of external, conceptual, logical and internal modeling for database design and implementation.
4 - Database and Database Management System: tools for designing, managing and querying databases; normalization rules and interrogation methods (mathematical, conditional and boolean functions).
5 - Creation of morphometric maps: topographic and 3D analysis functions through the use of Digital Terrain Models (DTM)
6 - Creation of geological and thematic maps: georeferencing procedures, digitalization, creation and loading of databases, assignment of a library of symbols.
7 - Advanced spatial data analysis functions: advanced data analysis tools.
8 - Future developments (open GIS, 3D)
2 - Spatial data model and their components: vector and raster model.
3 - Concepts of external, conceptual, logical and internal modeling for database design and implementation.
4 - Database and Database Management System: tools for designing, managing and querying databases; normalization rules and interrogation methods (mathematical, conditional and boolean functions).
5 - Creation of morphometric maps: topographic and 3D analysis functions through the use of Digital Terrain Models (DTM)
6 - Creation of geological and thematic maps: georeferencing procedures, digitalization, creation and loading of databases, assignment of a library of symbols.
7 - Advanced spatial data analysis functions: advanced data analysis tools.
8 - Future developments (open GIS, 3D)
Prerequisites for admission
none
Teaching methods
Lessons.
Teaching Resources
Lessons slides, exercise texts, databases and GIS software are available in the calculation room where the lessons will take place, upon registration to obtain a 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
Exam methods: Written;
Frequency mode: Strongly recommended;
Delivery method: Traditional.
The exam will take place through a practical test on the PC, using the software with which the exercises were carried out.
Frequency mode: Strongly recommended;
Delivery method: Traditional.
The exam will take place through a practical test on the PC, using the software with which the exercises were carried out.
GEO/05 - ENGINEERING GEOLOGY - University credits: 6
Practicals: 24 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Zazzeri Marco
Shifts:
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Professor:
Zazzeri MarcoProfessor(s)