ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 90 Expository Class: 30 Interactive Classroom: 30 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Agroforestry Engineering
Areas: Cartographic Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry
Center Higher Polytechnic Engineering School
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
The objective of this subject is to provide students with knowledge about Geographical Information Systems, how these systems are implemented, how they are used and which are their main applications for landscape study. Thus, the objective is to provide students the capability to use GIS for solving landscape analysis and problems, but also the theoretical knowledge needed for the understanding of GIS operation and use.
The degree memory includes for this subject the following contens:
-Potentialities for the use of GIS for landscape analysis and planning
-Definition and elements of GIS
-GIS data: geographic and alphanumeric
-Structure and store models: raster and vector models
-Topología, georreferenciación y geocodificación
-Capture, correction and store of data
These contents are developed through the following programme:
BLOCK 1. INTRODUCTION (0.5 ECTS)
Chapter 1. Introduction to GIS
- Definition of GIS
- History and development of GIS
- Components and elements of GIS
- Data models and space representation
- Components of geographic information: geographic and alphanumeric data
- Data sources
- Aplications
BLOCK 2. MANAGEMENT OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (2 ECTS)
Chapter 2. Conceptual and structural model of geographic information
- Raster and vector data structure
- Management of raster data
- Management of vector data
- Raster and vector formats
- Digital Terrain Models
Chapter 3. Spatial Databases
- Fundamentals of databases
- Desgin of relational databases
- Conceptual design
- Logic design
- Normalization
- Database Management Systems
BLOCK 3. FUNCTIONS OF GIS (2.5 ECTS)
Chapter 4. Operations of data input
- Capture, digitalization and topology
- Georeferencing and geocodifying
- Edition, correction and store
- Rasterization and vectorization
Chapter 5. Spatial analysis operations with vector data
- Measurements
- Spatial and thematic queries
- Neighborhood analysis
- Map overlya
- Merge and union operations
- Modifications based on attributes
- Network analysis
Chapter 6. Spatial analysis operations with raster data
- Local operations
- Focal operations
- Zonal operations
- Global operations
Chapter 7. Information display
- Visualization of vector layers
- Visualization of raster layers
- Labeling
- Layers overlay
BLOCK 4. IMPLEMENTATION AND APPLICATION OF GIS (1 ECTS)
Chapter 8. Design, analysis and management of GIS projects
- Importance of organization
- Management of a GIS project
Chapter 9. Applications of GIS for landscape analysis and planning
- Characterization and inventory
- Analysis
- Planning
- Govenance
PRACTICAL LECTURES
Practice 1. QGIS installation (Block 1)
Practice 2. Introduction to QGIS (Block 2)
Practice 3. Data and Coordenate Systems in QGIS (Block 2)
Practice 4. Edition with QGIS (Block 3)
Practice 5. Geoprocessing operations (Block 3)
Practice 6. Layouts using QGIS (Block 4)
Basic bibliography:
BOSQUE SENDRA, J. (1997). Sistemas de Información Geográfica. Ediciones Rialp, S.A., Madrid.
KORTE, G. (2001). The GIS Book. New York: Onword Press.
GUTIÉRREZ, J., GOULD, M. (2000). SIG: Sistemas de Información Geográfica. Madrid: Síntesis.
OLAYA, V. (2012). Sistemas de Información Geográfica. http://www.bubok.es/libros/191920/Sistemas-de-Informacion-Geografica
Complementary bibliography:
BETTINGER, P., WING, M. G. (2004). Geographic Information Systems. Applications in Forestry and Natural Resources Management. New York: McGraw-Hill.
CHRISMAN, N. (1997). Exploring Geographic Information Systems. John Wiley and Sons.
DATE, C.J. (2001). Introducción a los Sistemas de Bases de Datos. Pearson Education.
DAVIS, B. (2001). GIS: A visual approach. New York: Onword Press.
DE MIGUEL, A., PIATTINI, M. (2000). Diseño de base de datos relacionales. Mexico: AlfaOmega.
In this subject the student will acquire or practice a series of generic competences, suitable for any universitary degree, and specific of this specific degree and of the landscape study. Among the competences established for the degree, the following basic, general and cross competences will be practiced:
CB2 – Students must know how apply their knowledge to their work in a professional way and must have the required competences that are usually demonstrated by means of the elaboration and defense of arguments in their study area.
CB3 – Students must have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (typically within their field of study) for making judgements that include a reflection on issues of social, scientific or ethical nature.
CG2 – To know the landscape information and representation systems.
CG5 – Knowledge in basic, scientific, and technological subjects that allow a continuous learning, as well as the ability to adapt to new situations
CT2 – To use the basic tools of the information and communications technologies (ICT) needed for the exercise of their profession and for learning throughout his life. Skill in the management of information and communication technologies (ICT). Ability to obtain appropriate, diverse and up-to-date information. Use of bibliographic information and of Internet.
CT7 – Valorate the importance that has the research, innovation and technological development in the socio-economic and cultural progress of society.
In addition, the student will practice the following specific competences:
CE58 - Appropriate knowledge of Geographic Information Systems.
CE59 - Design, production and dissemination of basic and thematic cartography. Implementation, management and operation of GIS.
Expository teaching - masterclasses (competences CB3, CG2, CG5, CT2, CT7, CE58, CE59)
The theoretical lectures are intended to the exposition of the theoretical foundations of the GIS. These classes are essential to contextualize practical classes, so that students understand in which GIS are based on and for which kind of analysis the GIS functions can be applied.
A presentation of each chapter with the basic ideas and, in some cases, with some practical examples will be used in lectures. This presentation will facilitate monitoring of the class. In the virtual course the presentation will be available to the students, including a summary, objectives, bibliographye and an overview, allowing to complete the notes taken at class.
With the aim of achieving an autonomous work of theoretical concepts, the expository teaching will include the explanation of several practical works, which should be carried out by the student in an individual or collaborative way, according to the professor's instructions.
Interactive teaching - workshop (competences CB2, CB3, CG2, CG5, CT2, CE58, CE59)
The practical lectures will take place in the computer room to work with a GIS free software (QGIS). The student will have guidelines for practical lectures in the virtual course. The student should write and deliver a memory of practical lectures following the guidelines.
Tutorials - personalized attention (competences CB2, CB3, CG2, CG5, CT2, CT7, CE58, CE59)
The teacher will resolve the doubts that have arisen both in theoretical classes and practices.
General considerations: to overcome the subject is required to pass the written exam with a calification higher than 4. Attendance to practical lectures must be higher than 80% to be able to include the qualification of the memory of practical lectures in the calculation of the final qualification. In the case that the student does not pass the subject, the qualification of the practical lectures or of the exam will be kept for the following opportunities. For exceptional causes, the student will be able to substitute the attendance to practical lectures by an practical exam. In the case that the student has an attendance exemption, he or she should do an practical exam of the contents teached in the practical lectures. The described assessment system will be used both in the first and in the second opportunities.
Written exam: will be a final examination of the contents of theory.
Portfolio of works: the student should deliver a memory of practical lectures and two practical works corresponding to two chapters of the theoretical program.
The final qualification is obtained by evaluating the corresponding competences in the following proportion:
Exam (40%): competences CB3, CG2, CG5, CT2, CT7, CE58, CE59
Portfolio of works (60%): competences CB2, CB3, CG2, CG5, CT2, CE58, CE59
Cases of fraudulent exercises or tests will be subject to the Regulations applied to evaluate student’s academic performance and grade reviews
Hours of expositive lectures: 30 h presential - 45 h personal work
Hours of interactive lectures: 30 h presential - 45 h personal work
Attendance at lectures.
Use of tutorial hours.
Read recommended bibliography.
CONTINGENCY PLAN
In scenario 2 the same teaching methodology (replacing the presential theoretical lectures by group videoconferences in the oficial timetable) and assessment system of scenario 1 will be applied.
In scenario 3 the teaching methodology will be modified in the following way:
Expository teaching (competences CB3, CG2, CG5, CT2, CT7, CE58, CE59)
The presential lectures will be replaced by group videoconferences in the oficial timetable, that is, in a synchronous way. These lectures will aim at explaining the contents described in scenario 1 but time will be set aside for solving doubts about theoretical concepts and practical works. In order to complement these lectures, in addition to the materials indicated in scenario 1, notes developed for each chapter of the theoretical program will be provided to students through the virtual campus, as well as bibliographic resources available online to be able to complete the notes or solve doubts.
MSTeams will be the platform used for videoconferencing. Students will receive by email an invitation to these videoconferenes, so they only should accept the invitation to add it to their calendar of USC account.
Interactive teaching (competences CB2, CB3, CG2, CG5, CT2, CE58, CE59)
The practical lectures in the computer room will be replaced by autonomous work, so the student should install a GIS software in his/her personal computer. For this, the student will have two options, a free open and a commercial GIS, so he or she will be able to selecte one to carry out the practical exercises. Students will be provided with a detailed guidelines, which will describe all the steps required for the development of the practical exercises. These guidelines will be available for the two GIS software that the student will be able to use.
Tutorials or practical lectures will take place via videoconferencing in order to solve doubts about the practical exercises with GIS. For this, MSTeams will be used with the function of share the screen of the professor and the students. These tutorials or lectures will be asynchronous, since they will be programmed according to the students' progress or difficulties.
Tutorials (competences CB2, CB3, CG2, CG5, CT2, CT7, CE58, CE59)
Tutorials will be carried out by videoconferencing.
In scenario 3 the assessment system will be modified in the following way:
The written exam will be replaced by two additional works, which will be added to those already required in the portfolio of works of scenario 1. In this way, in this scenario the portfolio of works will comprise the memory of practical lectures and four works corresponding to four different chapters of the theoretical program.
Consequently, in this scenario the requirements related to minimum qualification of the written exam, attendance to practical lectures and practical exam for attendance exceptions are removed. In the case that the student does not pass the subject, the partial qualifications of works will be kept for the following apportunities.
The final qualification is obtained by evaluating the corresponding competences in the following way:
Portfolio of works (100%): competences CB2, CB3, CG2, CG5, CT2, CT7, CE58, CE59
In the cases of fraudulent development of exercises or tests, the "Normative for assessment of academic performance of students and review of qualifications" will be applied.
David Miranda Barros
Coordinador/a- Department
- Agroforestry Engineering
- Area
- Cartographic Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry
- Phone
- 982822830
- david.miranda [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
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