Geographical Information Systems

The assessment will consist in a 3-part examination: (1) a 1 and half hour written test aimed at verifying the acquired theoretical and conceptual knowledge, (2) a 1 and half hour computer-based test aimed at evaluating the ability of applying the theoretical and conceptual knowledge, as well as the technical skills, acquired during the course, and (3) an oral exam aimed at better assessing the overall level of knowledge. The written test will consist of a combination of open and multiple-choice questions. The computer-based test will consist of a number of practical exercises to be solved using ArcGIS. The oral exam will consist in a discussion, initially based on the results of the written and practical test, on additional topics not covered in the two tests.
The final grade, determined by mathematically averaging the three marks obtained in each part of the exam, will be given on a scale out of thirty (30/30). The minimum passing grade for each part of the exam is 18/30. The result of the exam will be communicated online using the Exam Verbalization service available on the UNIMI intranet site. Rejection of the grade and/or failure to pass the exam do not prevent students from registering for the next exam. There will be no intermediate examinations.
The evaluation criteria applied to verify the level of learning will include:
- the general level of knowledge and the ability to contextualize it;
- the ability to understand the questions formulated in the written test and the tasks assigned in practical test;
- the ability to think critically and structuring/sustaining arguments;
- the ability to independently apply the acquired knowledge to solve the practical exercises;
- the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
If needed, additional information on how the exam will be conduct and on the assessment criteria will be provided during the course.