Geographic Information System
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
This course aims to give an overview of the different GIS applications and provide the conceptual, and theoretical knowledge, as well as the technical skills, allowing to (1) properly work with geospatial data (both in vector and raster format) in a GIS environment, and (2) develop automatic, reusable, and sharable GIS workflows. 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 experience, and finally allow all Students to acquire some of the advanced knowledge and skills required to automatize GIS tasks/workflows.
Expected learning outcomes
Students are expected to gain the theoretical and conceptual competencies, as well as the technical skills for (i) working with georeferenced vector and raster datasets in a GIS environment, (ii) creating, editing, and querying geospatial datasets, (iii) using geospatial data to represent real world objects, and model real world geospatial processes and phenomena, (iv) analyzing geospatial data to produce new knowledge and extract actionable information, (v) developing reusable and sharable automatic workflows, and (vi) communicating their findings clearly and effectively to different audiences.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Introduction to the concepts of reservoir and seal sedimentary rocks and their significance in sub-surface geology exploration of economically valuable fluids.
Petrophysical properties (ex. porosity, permeablity, pore throat size, etc.) of sedimentary rocks and identification of the major factors that govern their origin and distribution in both carbonate and siliciclastic rocks. Direct and indirect methods of investigation of rock petrophysical properties. Concepts of mechanical stratigraphy applied to fractured sedimentary bodies. Rock-typing: theory and applications.
Construction of 2D conceptual reservoir models based on correlations of core/well data. Discussion on the storage capacity and the main controls on the heterogeneity distribution.
Processes that control the origin and distribution of different fluid resources in sedimentary systemsand energy transition. Conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon systems, shallow to deep geothermal systems, natural H2 plays in different geodynamic settings, Li-brine resources, CO2 and H2 geological storage. Different exploration approaches and limitations.
Introduction to the main numerical approaches to model heterogeneity distribution in sedimentary rocks (geostatistical modelling, transport reactive modelling) and to the main required input data: quantitative petrography, time-temperature constraints on diagenetic mineral precipitation, paleo-fluid geochemistry. Academic and industrial case histories will be illustrated.
Petrophysical properties (ex. porosity, permeablity, pore throat size, etc.) of sedimentary rocks and identification of the major factors that govern their origin and distribution in both carbonate and siliciclastic rocks. Direct and indirect methods of investigation of rock petrophysical properties. Concepts of mechanical stratigraphy applied to fractured sedimentary bodies. Rock-typing: theory and applications.
Construction of 2D conceptual reservoir models based on correlations of core/well data. Discussion on the storage capacity and the main controls on the heterogeneity distribution.
Processes that control the origin and distribution of different fluid resources in sedimentary systemsand energy transition. Conventional and unconventional hydrocarbon systems, shallow to deep geothermal systems, natural H2 plays in different geodynamic settings, Li-brine resources, CO2 and H2 geological storage. Different exploration approaches and limitations.
Introduction to the main numerical approaches to model heterogeneity distribution in sedimentary rocks (geostatistical modelling, transport reactive modelling) and to the main required input data: quantitative petrography, time-temperature constraints on diagenetic mineral precipitation, paleo-fluid geochemistry. Academic and industrial case histories will be illustrated.
Prerequisites for admission
Understanding of fundamental concepts of general geology.
Teaching methods
Frontal (teacher-student) lectures (6 CFU, 48h)
Teaching Resources
Teaching material provided during the course (lecture slides, publications)
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral presentation (15 min) based on a literature review and synthesis on specific fluid resources. Scientific articles will be attributed during classes to each couple of students. Weight: 50% of the final mark.
Written test (2 hours) consisting of open questions. Weight: 50% of the final mark.
Written test (2 hours) consisting of open questions. Weight: 50% of the final mark.
GEO/05 - ENGINEERING GEOLOGY - University credits: 5
ICAR/06 - SURVEYING AND MAPPING - University credits: 1
ICAR/06 - SURVEYING AND MAPPING - University credits: 1
Practicals: 24 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Professor:
Sorichetta Alessandro
Professor(s)