ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 9 Interactive Classroom: 12 Total: 24
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary subject Master’s Degree RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Agroforestry Engineering
Areas: Cartographic Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry
Center Higher Polytechnic Engineering School
Call: First Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
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:
T1. Introduction to GIS (1,5 FH + 4,3 SWH)
T2. How GIS works (1,5 FH + 4,3 SWH)
T3. Fundamental operations with GIS (1,5 FH + 4,3 SWH)
T4. Spatial analysis (1,5 FH + 4,3 SWH)
T5. Proximity analysis (1 FH + 2,9 SWH)
T6. Surface analysis (0,5 FH + 1,4 SWH)
T7. Spatial Data Infrastructures (1,5 FH + 4,3 SWH)
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS:
S1. Data modeling (1 FH + 2,9 SWH)
S2. Database design: ER model and relational diagram (5 FH + 14,3 SWH)
P1. Using a GIS (1) (1,5 FH + 4,3 SWH)
P2. Using a GIS (2) (1,5 FH + 4,3 SWH)
P3. Using a GIS (3) (1,5 FH + 4,3 SWH)
P4. Using a GIS (4) (1,5 FH + 4,3 SWH)
FH = Face-to-face Hours
SWH = Self-Work Hours
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
COMPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY:
(1) Bettinger, P., Wing, M. G. (2004). Geographic Information Systems. Applications in Forestry and Natural Resources Management. New York: McGraw-Hill.
(2) Craig, W.J. et al. (ed.) (2002) Community Participation and Geographic Information Systems. New York: Taylor & Francis.
(3) 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.).
Knowledge and skills are developed through:
- 9h face-to-face theoretical classes where the expository topics are introduced.
- 12h interactive face-to-face sessions, conducting practices and/or seminars.
- Use of the virtual classroom, where the class material will be, as well as complementary activities.
- Group and individual tutorials will be face-to-face.
A) STUDENTS CURSING THE SUBJECT FOR THE FIRST TIME:
- CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES (EC): the student will have questionnaires that they will have to carry out in the virtual classroom, as well as practical activities for the application of the acquired knowledge, obtaining a grade out of a maximum of 10 points. To pass you must obtain a minimum of 4 points in this part.
SKILLS: CE4, CE5, CE8, CT1, CT2, CT4, CT5, CB2, CB3, CB5, CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4
- EXAM (EX): the exam will consist of theoretical and practical questions scoring a total of 10 points. To pass you must obtain a minimum of 4 points in this part.
SKILLS: CE4, CE5, CE8
- PRACTICES (PR): the student must deliver the practical activities that are being carried out, scoring with a total of 10 points. To pass you must obtain a minimum of 4 points in this part. In the case of a practical trip, attendance will be mandatory. The evaluation of this activity will be computed under this heading.
SKILLS: CT1, CT2, CT4, CT5, CE4, CE5, CE8
The final grade will correspond to the partial evaluations obtained according to the following weighting:
FINAL SCORE = 20% EC + 40% EX + 40% PR
The evaluation of the first and second opportunities will be carried out using the same criteria.
B) STUDENTS WHO DID NOT PASS THE COURSE IN PREVIOUS YEARS:
- If you have completed and pass the practical evaluation (PR> 4 points), you will only have to take the exam (EX) and the continuous assessment activities (EC) being evaluated with the same criteria as the students enrolled for the first time.
- If you do not have approved the practice from the previous year, you will have to do it in the current academic year.
- The qualification of the practical part will be kept for a maximum of one year from the completion of it.
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: 60 hours (include reading and homework finishing)
- Attendance at all theoretical and practical sessions.
- Daily consultation of the virtual campus.
- Attendance at group tutorials to discuss, clarify or resolve any doubts.
DISPENSE OF ASSISTANCE:
Students who are granted this exemption must follow the course through the Virtual Campus, making all the necessary deliveries to obtain a positive grade in EC, PR and EX respectively.
Regarding the evaluation system, the following CONTINGENCY PLAN is considered:
SCENARIO 1: NORMALITY (without restrictions to physical presence). Scenario 1 is characterized by coexistence with certain prevention measures, self-protection of the population (facial masks, use of disinfectant gels, etc.) and maintenance of restrictions that affect events with a certain influx of people. In this scenario, the evaluation will be carried out in person, as indicated in the previous sections.
SCENARIO 2: SOCIAL DISTANCING (partial restrictions on physical presence). In scenario 2, mandatory protection measures will be applied, such as security distancing, the use of face masks and organizational measures to control access and capacity. In this scenario, the EC evaluation will be through telematic deliveries to be made once the topic is finished, PR will be face-to-face (> 50%) and virtual, and EX will be telematic.
SCENARIO 3: FACILITY CLOSURE. In accordance with the provisions of the health authorities, in the case of population confinement and closure of the University facilities, the evaluation would be developed through telematic events and deliveries through the Virtual Campus, both for EC, PR and EX.
Regarding the teaching methodology, the following CONTINGENCY PLAN is considered:
SCENARIO 1: NORMALITY (without restrictions to physical presence). Scenario 1 is characterized by coexistence with certain prevention measures, self-protection of the population (facial masks, use of disinfectant gels, etc.) and maintenance of restrictions that affect events with a certain influx of people. In this scenario, teaching will be developed as indicated in the previous sections.
SCENARIO 2: SOCIAL DISTANCING (partial restrictions on physical presence). In scenario 2, mandatory protection measures will be applied, such as security distancing, the use of face masks and organizational measures to control access and capacity. In this scenario, knowledge and skills are developed through:
- 30h of virtual theoretical classes where the expository topics are introduced. Both the virtual classroom and Microsoft Teams will be used.
- 30h of interactive face-to-face sessions, carrying out practices and/or seminars.
- Use of the virtual classroom, where the class material will be, as well as complementary activities.
- Group and individual tutorials will be telematic.
SCENARIO 3: FACILITY CLOSURE. In accordance with the provisions of the health authorities, in the case of population confinement and closure of the University facilities, knowledge and skills would be developed through:
- 30h of virtual theoretical classes where the expository topics are introduced. Both the virtual classroom and Microsoft Teams will be used.
- 30h of interactive sessions, carrying out practices and/or seminars, also taught virtually.
- Use of the virtual classroom, where the class material will be, as well as complementary activities.
- Group and individual tutorials will be telematic.
When virtual teaching is developed, Microsoft Teams will be used, or any other synchronous mechanism, preferably and always according to the official schedule published by the Escola Politécnica Superior de Enxeñaría, unless for any circumstance they cannot be taught by this mechanism and they have to be through delayed explanatory videos.
Xesus Pablo Gonzalez Vazquez
Coordinador/a- Department
- Agroforestry Engineering
- Area
- Cartographic Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry
- xesuspablo.gonzalez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
Jaime Rodriguez Pereña
- Department
- Agroforestry Engineering
- Area
- Cartographic Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry
- jaime.rodriguez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
| Friday | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:30-18:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Galician, Spanish | Classroom 10 (Lecture room 3) |
| 01.31.2022 18:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Seminar II (Pav.III) |
| 07.01.2022 18:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Seminar III (Pav.III) |