Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
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2501915 Environmental Sciences | OT | 4 | 2 |
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A minimum English level is needed, reading and listening. Most of bibliography and the Theory part are in English.
It is highly recommended to have done some previous subject with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). However, in the first days of class there will be a general reminder of the operation and concepts of GIS.
The purpose of teaching Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is to achieve solid knowledge based on the methodological foundations. This subject is an introduction to the domain of GIS and the general level of geographic information. It is not intended to train in a specific software. The aim is the understanding of fundamental aspects related to how to handle and analyze the data located on the territory. At the end of this course, it is necessary to know how to apply the skills achieved, through the consolidation of both theoretical and practical aspects developed, to the application needs raised from other subjects. This implies not only how to use GIS, but also understand what is done when using them and why they are used.
With this aim, a dual purpose is considered associated with the theoretical-practical content of the subject. On the one hand, the conceptual context that revolves around the GIS, and, on the other, the set of skills that require the use of GIS. On a global approach, it is intended that you know and understand what the GIS is, how they work and when they are to be used.
At the conceptual level the following objectives are formulated:
In the second case, the acquisition of skills for being able to use a GIS, is not intended to show technique for the technique, but to raise awareness of what can be done, how to do it and what to apply it. The objectives we can specify them in the following way:
From the objectives defined above, it is intended that there is a continuous interaction between theory and practice.
Block 1: The geographical information
Review of GIS concepts and new programs (ArcMAP, QGIS, ...) + 2D and 3D visualization. 3D printing of reliefs
Georeferencing and the temporal component
Modeling (interpolation, hydrology, ...) and automatic processing
GIS Analysis and Remote Sensing (Google Earth Engine)
The practical activity in this subject is built around the realization of exercises those develop specific aspects of the course topics.
The practices are carried out using the specific GIS software: MiraMon, ArcGis and other complementary programs such as Access, Excel / Open Office Calc, etc.
The exercises and practices are interleaved in the development of the subject, and they will be performed in many cases within the ownclass schedule. Another part of the exercises, either partially or entirety, will be completed by the students.
The proposed teaching methodology may imply some modification depending on the restrictions on attendance that the health authorities impose.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Type: Directed | |||
Practical exercices | 30 | 1.2 | 3, 2, 4, 12 |
Theoretical classes | 22 | 0.88 | 8, 11, 9, 7 |
Type: Autonomous | |||
Practices carried out autonomously | 88 | 3.52 | 4, 6, 5, 1, 12, 10 |
Reading theoretical material | 6 | 0.24 | 8, 11, 9, 7 |
Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
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Deliverables exercices | 40 % | 0 | 0 | 3, 4, 8, 6, 5, 7, 1, 12, 10 |
Practical exam | 30%: first exam (15%) and second exam (15%) | 1 | 0.04 | 3, 4, 8, 5, 1, 12 |
Theoretical exam | 30%: first exam (15%) and second exam (15%) | 3 | 0.12 | 3, 2, 4, 8, 11, 9, 5, 1, 12, 10 |
Bonham-Carter, G.F. (1994) Geographic information systems for geoscientists modelling with GIS, Pergamon. Kidlington. 398 p.
Burrought, P.A.; McDonnel, R.A. (1998) Principles of Geographical Information Systems (2nd Edition). Oxford University Press. Oxford. 333 p.
Chuvieco, E. (2002), Teledetección ambiental. Ariel. Barcelona. 586 p.
Cressie N.A.C. (1993) Statistics for Spatial Data. Wiley Series in Probability and Mathematical Statistics. Johm Wiley & Sons New York. 900 p.
Diaz-Delgado, R., Lucas, R., Hurford, C. (2017) The Roles of Remote Sensing in Nature Conservation. Springer. 318 p.
Fenna D. (2006) Cartographic Science: A Compendium of Map Projections, with Derivations. CRC Press . 504 p.
Gutiérrez Puebla, J.; M. Gould (1994) SIG: sistemas de información geográfica. Editorial Síntesis, Madrid. 256 p.
Laurini, R., D. Tompson (1992) Fundamentals of Spatial Information Systems. Academic Press. Londres. 680 p.
Longley, P.A.; M.F. Goodchild, D.J. Maguire, D.W. Rhind (2001), Geographical Information Systems and Science. Wiley. 454 p.
Maguire, D.J.; M.F. Goodchild, D.W. Rhind (eds.) (1991) Geographical Information Systems. Principles and Applications. 2 Vol. Longman Scienti Technical. Essex. 1096 p.
Moldes Teo, F.J. (1995). Tecnología de los sistemas de información geográfica. Ra-Ma, Madrid. 190 p.
Nunes, J. (2012) Diccionari terminològic de sistemes d'informació geogràfica. Enciclopèdia Catalana i Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya, Barcelona. 551 p.
O’Sullivan, D.; Unwin D., (2002) Geographic Information Analysis. John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken NewJersey, 436 p..
Pons, X. (1996). “Els sistemes d'Informació Geogràfica: la nova carta”, Butlletí de laInstitució Catalana d’Història Natural, 64, 37-52.
Pons, X.; A. Arcalís (2012) Diccionari terminològic de Teledetecció. Enciclopèdia Catalana i Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya, Barcelona. 597 p.
Rabella, J.M.; J.M. Panareda, G. Ramazzini (2011) Diccionari terminològic de cartografia. Enciclopèdia Catalana i Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya, Barcelona. 417 p.
Ruiz, E. (2008). “L'impacte de les tecnologies de la informació geogràfica en la cartografia i la geografia: reflexions sobre 20 anys de SIG”. Treballs de la Societat Catalana de Geografia, 65, 672-679. http://scg.iec.cat/Scg8/Scg81/S81065.htm
Santos Preciado, J.M. (2004) Sistemas de información geográfica. Unidad didáctica. (60105UD01A01) UNED. Madrid. 460 p.
Webography:
MiraMon reference manual: https://www.miramon.cat/help/spa/mm32/manualrf.htm
QGIS training manual: https://docs.qgis.org/2.14/es/docs/training_manual/
QGIS user guide: https://docs.qgis.org/2.14/es/docs/user_manual/index.html
ArcMap training manual: https://desktop.arcgis.com/es/arcmap/latest/get-started/introduction/arcgis-tutorials.htm
Oyala, Víctor (2011). Sistemas de Información Geográfica (https://github.com/volaya/libro-sig/releases/).
Joan-Cristian Padró youtube channel (Tutorials SIG català): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-jTd-6Ai5J_fu8u4m_1EZDhNJXZ0lxqi
SOFTWARE:
Text editing software, spreadsheets, and presentations:
Office package (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) or LibreOffice
Notepad or Notepad ++
GIS specific software:
MiraMon, ArcGIS and/or QGIS
Google Earth Engine
The evaluable exercises and works will be presented in such a way that any of the three indicated GIS software can be used.