Geographic Information System

The assessment will consist in a 3-part examination: (1) a 1 and half hour written test aimed at verifying theoretical and conceptual knowledge acquired during the course, (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 multiple-choice (15) and open (5) questions. The computer-based test will consist of a number of practical exercises to be solved using ArcGIS PRO. The oral exam will consist in a discussion, initially based on the results of the written and practical test, covering any of the topics taught during the course.
The final grade, determined by mathematically averaging the marks of the three parts and rounding up the result, will be given on a scale out of thirty (30/30). The minimum passing grade for each part of the exam is 18/30. Results and grades of both tests will be communicated online using the Exam Verbalization service available on the UNIMI intranet. The final grade will be communicated at the end of the oral exam. Rejection of any grades, and/or failure to pass one test, both tests, or the oral exam, will not prevent from registering for the next tests/oral 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 and answer the questions formulated both in the written test and during the oral exam, and the ability to understand and solve the tasks described in the 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 the assessment criteria and how the exam will be conduct will be provided during the course.