ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 9 Interactive Classroom: 12 Total: 24
Use languages Galician (0.00%)
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Center Higher Polytechnic Engineering School
Call: First Semester
Teaching: Sin Docencia (En Extinción)
Enrolment: No Matriculable (Sólo Planes en Extinción)
Provide the student with the ability to use basic functionalities of Geographic Information Systems to solve territorial planning problems. The student will have basic notions of the structure and operation of Geographic Information Systems and will acquire the ability to learn by himself how to apply different analysis techniques.
The verified memory includes the following contents: Geodatabase design. Network analysis. Cost analysis. Cartographic modeling. Geodesign techniques. GIS for Public Participation (PPGIS). Solving spatial and territorial analysis problems with GIS.
These contents will be developed as follows:
EXHIBITION SESSIONS:
T01.- Introduction to GIS (1h)
T02.- Spatial database (2h)
T03.- Data input operations (1h)
T04.- Vectorial analysis (2h)
T05.- Raster analysis (2h)
T06.- GIS applications (1h)
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS:
S01.- Introduction to QGIS (2h)
S02.- Data capture (2h)
SO3- Building a geodatabase (2h)
S04.- Vectorial analysis (3h)
S05.- Raster analysis (3h)
Each hour implies 1.5 hours of non presential work
BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY:
(1) Bosque, J., Moreno, A. (2012). Sistemas de Información Geográfica y Localización Óptima de Instalaciones y Equipamientos. Madrid: Ra-ma.
(2) Gómez Delgado, M., Barredo Cano, J. I. (2005). Sistemas de información geográfica y evaluación multicriterio en la ordenación del territorio. Madrid: Ed. Ra-ma.
(3) Olaya, V. (2012). Sistemas de Información Geográfica. http://www.bubok.es/libros/191920/Sistemas-de-
Informacion-Geografica
(4) Bettinger, P., Wing, M. G. (2004). Geographic Information Systems. Applications in Forestry and Natural Resources Management. New York: McGraw-Hill.
COMPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY:
(1) Craig, W.J. et al. (ed.) (2002) Community Participation and Geographic Information Systems. New York: Taylor & Francis.
(2) Geneletti, D., Abdullah, A. (2009). Spatial Decision Support for Urban and Environmental Planning. A Collection of Case Studies. Malaysia: Arah Publications
Basic and general skills:
CB2, CB3, CB5, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4
Transversal skills:
CT1, CT2, CT4, CT5
Specific skills:
CE4, CE5, CE8
DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPETENCIES:
CB2 - Students will know how to apply the acquired knowledge and their ability to resolve problems in new or undefined environments within multidisciplinary contexts both research and professional.
CB3 - Students will have the skills for autonomous learning, taking a proactive approach to problemsolving and thinking.
CB5 - Students will learn to work autonomously, to make decisions, to prioritize and develop an ability to adapt to changing environments.
CG1 - Acquisition of high-level knowledge, tools and resources to meet the research and professional expectations of the student and society regarding the study of the land planning and management or some of its most outstanding areas.
CG2 - Development and management of research concepts, methods and tools in geographical and land analysis for specific purposes.
CG3 - Training in the main techniques of spatial and georeferenced information collection and subsequent processing in geospatial databases.
CG4 - Training in various cross-cutting analysis and research techniques characterized by their versatility within the interdisciplinary paradigm of land studies and analysis.
CT1 - Ability to search and select information.
CT2 - Analytical and synthesis capability.
CT4 - Knowledge of the main sources of cartographic and land information.
CT5 - Use of the main GIS softwares.
CE4 - Capability to carry out processes of analysis, evaluation and diagnosis of the territory, the environment, urban planning, land uses and land ownership from an economic, social and environmental point of view.
CE5 - Training to extract, analyze and present the information required for decision-making in land and environmental planning and management.
CE8 - Knowledge of the techniques, tools and technologies that allow efficient land planning and management at different scales (regional, urban, etc.).
COMPETENCIES: CE04, CE05, CE08
- Master class.
- Practices in computer rooms.
- Subject works.
- Individual and group tutoring.
- Use of the virtual classroom.
- Use of platforms for face-to-face distance teaching (collective videoconference).
COMPETENCIES: CT01, CT02, CT04, CT05
- Practices in computer rooms.
- Subject works.
- Use of the virtual classroom.
- Use of platforms for face-to-face distance teaching (collective videoconference).
COMPETENCIES: CB02, CB03, CB05, CG01, CG02, CG03, CG04
- Use of the virtual classroom.
1) STUDENTS CURSING THE SUBJECT FOR THE FIRST TIME:
[EC] Assessment of participation in class (10%)
SKILLS: CE4, CE5, CE8, CT1, CT2, CT4, CT5, CB2, CB3, CB5, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4
[EX]
The exam will consist of theoretical and practical questions scoring a total of 10 points.
SKILLS: CE4, CE5, CE8
[PR] Realization of work and memories of practices (40%)
The student must deliver the practical activities that are being carried out, scoring with a total of 10 points.
SKILLS: CT1, CT2, CT4, CT5, CE4, CE5, CE8
2) STUDENTS WHO DID NOT PASS THE COURSE IN PREVIOUS YEARS:
Knowledge and skills assessment tests (50%) and realization of memories of practices (50%). Studentes will have access to detailed guidelines for the development of the memories of practices.
3) Students who have been granted a dispensation from attendance by the Degree Commission according to the provisions of the Regulations on class attendance, should bear in mind that in order to pass the subject they must provide the practical report, even if they do not have the obligation to attend practical classes.
ADITIONAL INFORMATION:
- The evaluation of the first and second opportunities will be carried out using the same criteria.
- In cases of fraudulent completion of exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for the evaluation of academic performance of students and the review of qualifications will apply.
The study times established in this course are:
- Theoretical lectures: 9 hours
- Interactive classes (practicals/seminars): 12 hours
- Gupal tutorial: 3 hours
- Personal study, reading and finishing homework: 60 hours
Subject to be discontinued in the 2026/27 academic year, with no instruction but with the right to assessment under the system specified for students repeating the course.
Ines Sante Riveira
- Department
- Agroforestry Engineering
- Area
- Cartographic Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| SANTE RIVEIRA, INES | Spanish |