Geographical Information System Gis
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The Geographical Information Systems are essential tools for spatial planning in more and more professional sectors. In this context, the course aims to provide students with the basic skills to manipulate, analyse, manage, and present spatial and geographic data, both qualitative and quantitative, through GIS (Geographical Information Systems) software.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will know: what is a Coordinate Reference Systems; what is a map projection; what is a GIS; the different types of data; GIS analysis and geoprocessing tools; how to build a map layout; what is a WebGIS; what is a participatory mapping. - At the end of the course, the student will be able to: create a map using the QGIS software; to use, modify and convert different data formats compatible with GIS; to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial data; create a map layout.
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 take place mainly online, both synchronous and asynchronous. Some lessons will be held in-person (the schedule will be published on the Ariel website of the course).
The teaching materials will be uploaded to Ariel at the scheduled lesson time. One lesson per week will be held synchronously, through Teams, generally on a fixed day or according to the needs of the students. The calendar of synchronous and asynchronous lessons will be published in Ariel.
During the semester there will be lessons dedicated to answering students' questions. The questions can be addressed both live during these lessons, and proposed in advance on the forum that will be activated in Ariel. Furthermore, students will be able to ask questions also through the forum which will be constantly updated by the teacher.
All organizational communications will be published in Ariel website. Here students can find all the information to access the lessons (links, slides, video lessons, data for the exercises, etc.) and any changes to the program.
All the registered lessons and the uploaded ppt will remain available for the entire academic year, until the exam sessions of January-February 2022.
If it is not possible to take the exam in-person, the exam will take place online.
The teaching materials will be uploaded to Ariel at the scheduled lesson time. One lesson per week will be held synchronously, through Teams, generally on a fixed day or according to the needs of the students. The calendar of synchronous and asynchronous lessons will be published in Ariel.
During the semester there will be lessons dedicated to answering students' questions. The questions can be addressed both live during these lessons, and proposed in advance on the forum that will be activated in Ariel. Furthermore, students will be able to ask questions also through the forum which will be constantly updated by the teacher.
All organizational communications will be published in Ariel website. Here students can find all the information to access the lessons (links, slides, video lessons, data for the exercises, etc.) and any changes to the program.
All the registered lessons and the uploaded ppt will remain available for the entire academic year, until the exam sessions of January-February 2022.
If it is not possible to take the exam in-person, the exam will take place online.
Course syllabus
The course is organized in three parts:
UNIT A - Geographical Information Systems and cartography: introduction to the bases of cartography and GIS.
UNIT B - GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and QGIS software: practical exercises with QGIS software.
UNIT C - Geographical Information Systems today: between WebGIS and participatory cartography: analysis and discussion of concrete examples of Geographical Information Systems and their fields of application.
UNIT A - Geographical Information Systems and cartography: introduction to the bases of cartography and GIS.
UNIT B - GIS (Geographical Information Systems) and QGIS software: practical exercises with QGIS software.
UNIT C - Geographical Information Systems today: between WebGIS and participatory cartography: analysis and discussion of concrete examples of Geographical Information Systems and their fields of application.
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledges are needed
Teaching methods
Lectures, practical exercises, discussions through forums, individual projects.
Teaching Resources
ATTENDING STUDENTS
1) course slides
2) V. Noti, Gis Open Source per geologia e ambiente: Analisi e gestione di dati territoriali e ambientali con QGIS, Palermo, Dario Flaccovio Editore, 2014 (Chapters from 1 to 15).
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam
3) S. Belotti, Governance ambientale e turismo di comunità in Africa Australe. Il Parco Nazionale di Zinave in Mozambico, Aracne editore, Canterano (RM), 2020 (Part II, Chap. 4 and 5, Conclusioni).
NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
1) V. Noti, Gis Open Source per geologia e ambiente: Analisi e gestione di dati territoriali e ambientali con QGIS, Palermo, Dario Flaccovio Editore, 2014 (All chapters).
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
2) F. Burini, Cartografia partecipativa. Mapping per la governance ambientale e urbana, Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2016.
1) course slides
2) V. Noti, Gis Open Source per geologia e ambiente: Analisi e gestione di dati territoriali e ambientali con QGIS, Palermo, Dario Flaccovio Editore, 2014 (Chapters from 1 to 15).
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam
3) S. Belotti, Governance ambientale e turismo di comunità in Africa Australe. Il Parco Nazionale di Zinave in Mozambico, Aracne editore, Canterano (RM), 2020 (Part II, Chap. 4 and 5, Conclusioni).
NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS
1) V. Noti, Gis Open Source per geologia e ambiente: Analisi e gestione di dati territoriali e ambientali con QGIS, Palermo, Dario Flaccovio Editore, 2014 (All chapters).
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
2) F. Burini, Cartografia partecipativa. Mapping per la governance ambientale e urbana, Milano, FrancoAngeli, 2016.
Assessment methods and Criteria
During the lessons, attending students will have to carry out some exercises that will be assigned by the teacher. Furthermore, attending students will have to participate in some discussion forums that will be opened on the Ariel website.
A score will be assigned to each exercise carried out and participation in the discussion forums.
For the final examination, each student must create two maps using Qgis software and write a report, to be sent by email to the teacher at least ten days before the exam date, in order to ascertain the skills acquired in the use of the software.
An oral examination will follow, in order to ascertain the knowledge on the basis of the discipline.
For more information contact the teacher.
A score will be assigned to each exercise carried out and participation in the discussion forums.
For the final examination, each student must create two maps using Qgis software and write a report, to be sent by email to the teacher at least ten days before the exam date, in order to ascertain the skills acquired in the use of the software.
An oral examination will follow, in order to ascertain the knowledge on the basis of the discipline.
For more information contact the teacher.
Unita' didattica A
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
INF/01 - INFORMATICS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
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