Gis (Geographical Information System) for Rural Land
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
Provide the methodological and technical knowledge useful to design, build and manage GIS (Geographical Information Systems). Provide the knowledge and skills to acquire, create, analyze and share geographic data, with particular attention to rural land.
Expected learning outcomes
Ability to design and build GIS. Ability to acquire, create and manage geographic data. Ability to use methodologies and techniques based on GIS technology for rural landscape assessment and planning. Ability to use GIS software for data visualization, analysis and creation of thematic maps, through practical exercises.
Lesson period: First 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
First semester
Course syllabus
The course program includes the following topics:
Understanding the territory through territorial data and cartography.
Principles of cartography, reference systems, map projections, digital cartography.
Information technologies for territorial representation.
Definition and purpose of Geographic Information System (GIS): components and functions.
Hardware and software components. Databases (spatial data and descriptive attributes).
Vector and raster structures, data georeferencing.
Management of attribute tables.
Data acquisition techniques, digitization, creation of vector databases.
Concept of topology.
Database modifications (editing).
Data visualization, symbolization methods, classification by categories and by quantities.
Management of legends and symbols.
Database queries, data selection methods (logical expressions and spatial criteria).
Cartographic output, insertion of toponyms, map layout design.
Geoprocessing functions and spatial analysis (overlay, buffer, clip, dissolve, etc.).
Elevations, creation of digital terrain models, production of slope and aspect maps.
GIS and landscape planning, parametric methods for the analysis and planning of rural areas.
Case studies demonstrating the use of GIS technology in rural landscape analysis and planning, creation of thematic maps, applications to study areas.
Data availability, open data/software, geoportals.
Practical sessions and exercises will be carried out using ArcGIS Pro software, for which students will be provided with a one-year educational license.
For non-attending students, the program is identical.
Understanding the territory through territorial data and cartography.
Principles of cartography, reference systems, map projections, digital cartography.
Information technologies for territorial representation.
Definition and purpose of Geographic Information System (GIS): components and functions.
Hardware and software components. Databases (spatial data and descriptive attributes).
Vector and raster structures, data georeferencing.
Management of attribute tables.
Data acquisition techniques, digitization, creation of vector databases.
Concept of topology.
Database modifications (editing).
Data visualization, symbolization methods, classification by categories and by quantities.
Management of legends and symbols.
Database queries, data selection methods (logical expressions and spatial criteria).
Cartographic output, insertion of toponyms, map layout design.
Geoprocessing functions and spatial analysis (overlay, buffer, clip, dissolve, etc.).
Elevations, creation of digital terrain models, production of slope and aspect maps.
GIS and landscape planning, parametric methods for the analysis and planning of rural areas.
Case studies demonstrating the use of GIS technology in rural landscape analysis and planning, creation of thematic maps, applications to study areas.
Data availability, open data/software, geoportals.
Practical sessions and exercises will be carried out using ArcGIS Pro software, for which students will be provided with a one-year educational license.
For non-attending students, the program is identical.
Prerequisites for admission
No preliminary knowledge is required
Teaching methods
The course consists of lectures integrating elements of theory, training with GIS software, practical exercises, and case studies illustrating the application of GIS technology to specific study areas. Attendance is highly recommended.
Teaching Resources
The course consists of lectures integrating elements of theory, training with GIS software, practical exercises, and case studies illustrating the application of GIS technology to specific study areas. Attendance is highly recommended.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Assessment will be carried out through an oral examination.
To be admitted to the exam, students are required to prepare a short written report accompanied by maps produced with GIS, focusing on the analysis of a territorial theme applied to a selected study area. The report will be presented and discussed during the exam session. In addition, questions on the topics covered during the lectures will be asked.
The evaluation criteria include: depth of subject knowledge, critical reasoning skills, quality of the report, logical organization of answers, ability to synthesize, appropriate use of language.
The final grade, in thirtieths, will be determined as follows: 50% written report, 50% presentation and answers during the oral examination.
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in cc the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) o [email protected] (for students with disability).
To be admitted to the exam, students are required to prepare a short written report accompanied by maps produced with GIS, focusing on the analysis of a territorial theme applied to a selected study area. The report will be presented and discussed during the exam session. In addition, questions on the topics covered during the lectures will be asked.
The evaluation criteria include: depth of subject knowledge, critical reasoning skills, quality of the report, logical organization of answers, ability to synthesize, appropriate use of language.
The final grade, in thirtieths, will be determined as follows: 50% written report, 50% presentation and answers during the oral examination.
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in cc the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) o [email protected] (for students with disability).
AGR/10 - RURAL BUILDINGS AND AGRO - FOREST LAND PLANNING - University credits: 4
Computer room practicals: 48 hours
Lessons: 8 hours
Lessons: 8 hours
Professors:
Ferrario Paolo Stefano, Rovelli Roberto
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Reception:
By appointment