Geographical Information Systems
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
This course is intended to give an overview of different GIS applications and models, cover the basic GIS concepts and techniques, and provide advanced technical skills for producing reusable and sharable GIS workflows and models. The course is structured in order to provide the key GIS background to students with no prior experience, consolidate the knowledge of those with basic GIS expertise, and finally allow all students to acquire the initial theoretical and practical skills needed to automatize big GIS tasks/workflows.
Expected learning outcomes
Students are expected to gain the conceptual competencies and technical skills for (i) working with both georeferenced vector and raster datasets in a GIS environment, (ii) processing/manipulating and analyzing geospatial datasets, (iii) properly using them to represent and model real-world systems, problems, and phenomena, (iv) extracting/producing valuable information, (v) creating reusable and sharable automatic GIS workflows, and (vi) communicating findings clearly in visual/map and text form.
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
Introduction To GIS
Vector Data Model
Raster Data Model
Map Projections and Coordinate Systems
GIS Relational Databases
GIS Data Representation/Visualization and Maps
Working with Vector Data
Working with Raster Data
Digital Elevation Model & Hydrological Modeling
ArcGIS Model Builder
GIS Applicability & Employability
Vector Data Model
Raster Data Model
Map Projections and Coordinate Systems
GIS Relational Databases
GIS Data Representation/Visualization and Maps
Working with Vector Data
Working with Raster Data
Digital Elevation Model & Hydrological Modeling
ArcGIS Model Builder
GIS Applicability & Employability
Prerequisites for admission
None; basic knowledge of GIS fundamentals/concepts and terminology would be helpful.
Teaching methods
Traditional through lectures and computer exercises using the ArcGIS Desktop software. Attendance: strongly recommended. Examination: two written tests (theory and practice) and an oral exam.
Teaching Resources
Lesson slides, exercise texts, databases and GIS software will be made available on ARIEL (https://ariel.unimi.it/) and through Teams
M. Boffi (2004) - Scienza dell'Informazione Geografica - Introduzione ai GIS. Zanichelli editore.
M. Boffi (2004) - Scienza dell'Informazione Geografica - Introduzione ai GIS. Zanichelli editore.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The assessment will consist in a 3-part exam: (1) a 1-hour written test aimed at verifying the acquired theoretical and conceptual knowledge, (2) a 1-hour computer-based test aimed at assessing the ability of applying the acquired theoretical and technical skills to solve practical GIS tasks using ArcGIS Desktop, and (3) an oral exam aimed at discussing the results of the written and practical test, and evaluating the overall level of knowledge.
The final grade, determined by mathematically averaging the 3 marks obtained in each part of the exam, will be given on a scale out of thirty (30/30) with 18/30 being the minimum passing grade. Rejection of the grade and/or failure to pass the exam do not prevent students from registering for the next session. There will be no intermediate examinations.
Results will be communicated online using the Exam Verbalization service available on the UNIMI intranet site.
The evaluation criteria applied to verify the level of learning will include:
- the level of knowledge and the ability to understand;
- the ability to apply the knowledge acquired during the course to logically model "spatial" problems and practically solve them using ArcGIS Desktop;
- the ability of critical thinking;
- communication skills.
If needed, additional information on the assessment criteria, and on how to conduct the exam, will be provided during the course.
The final grade, determined by mathematically averaging the 3 marks obtained in each part of the exam, will be given on a scale out of thirty (30/30) with 18/30 being the minimum passing grade. Rejection of the grade and/or failure to pass the exam do not prevent students from registering for the next session. There will be no intermediate examinations.
Results will be communicated online using the Exam Verbalization service available on the UNIMI intranet site.
The evaluation criteria applied to verify the level of learning will include:
- the level of knowledge and the ability to understand;
- the ability to apply the knowledge acquired during the course to logically model "spatial" problems and practically solve them using ArcGIS Desktop;
- the ability of critical thinking;
- communication skills.
If needed, additional information on the assessment criteria, and on how to conduct the exam, will be provided during the course.
GEO/05 - ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
ICAR/06 - SURVEYING AND MAPPING
ICAR/06 - SURVEYING AND MAPPING
Practicals: 24 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Sorichetta Alessandro
Professor(s)