Topographic Techniques and Equipment for Archaeological and Architectonical Survey
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course aims to illustrate the basics of the disciplines of survey in its theoretical and practical aspects. Will be provided the basic elements for the reading topographic maps, and the georeferenced data management in GIS systems, tool for analysis, processing and querying of spatial reference data. Also provided are "practical" lessons of surveying instruments.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will acquire the technical and theoretical competence for the use of the classical surveying instruments, such: theodolite, EDM and optical level often used in archaeological and cultural heritage surveys; basic elementary skills in data management georeferenced and treated with GIS 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
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
The lessons will be held on TEAMS platform.
Course syllabus
Introduction to Geographic Information System: hardware, software component. The data representation in GIS raster and vector, implementation strategy and format exchange. Database management system in GIS. The relational model and relational algebra used in GIS for management the non-spatial data: acquisition, elaboration and storage. The query used to capture, store, analyse and manage data in GIS.
Prerequisites for admission
To feel comfortable in this course it would be preferable to be familiar with elementary geometry concepts and basic knowledge of computer.
Anyway, there are no obligatory prerequisites.
Attendance at lectures/exercises is strongly recommended.
Anyway, there are no obligatory prerequisites.
Attendance at lectures/exercises is strongly recommended.
Teaching methods
Lectures, and exercises with topographic instruments: total station, EDM, Level.
Teaching Resources
Slides published in class and QGIS open source program and user and technical manuals.
Educational material on the teacher's website.
Educational material on the teacher's website.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam
Professor(s)
Reception:
Contact me by email
Section of Geophysics- Dipartimento Scienze della Terra, via Botticelli 23, 20133 I-Milano