Fundamentals of Geographic Information

Code:

EGEO1001

Acronym:

EGEO1001

Level:

100

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Surveying Engineering

Instance: 2016/2017 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Landscape Architecture

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:AP	30	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	56	162
L:B	0	Official Study Plan	3	-	6	56	162
L:CTA	52	Plano estudos a partir do ano letivo 2016/17	2	-	6	56	162
L:M	0	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	56	162
			3
L:Q	0	study plan from 2016/17	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

 

Basic knowledge of maps analysis. Learn basic notions about different techniques of  geographic information acquisition (field surveys and remote sensing data).

Learning outcomes and competences

Basic knowledge of maps analysis. Learn basic notions about different techniques of  geographic information acquisition (field surveys and remote sensing data).

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Introduction to Earth representation
2. Fundaments of maps analysis and ortho images
3. Geographical databases
4. Reference systems
5. Surveys methods for geographical information acquisition
6. Remote sensing data
7. Geographic Information analysis.

Mandatory literature

João Matos; Fundamentos de Informação Geográfica, Lidel. ISBN: 978-972-757-514-5
Ana Duarte Fonseca e João Cordeiro Fernandes; Detecção Remota, Lidel. ISBN: 978-972-757-292-2
António Cosme; Projeto em Sistemas de Informação Geográfica, Lidel. ISBN: 978-972-757-849-
José Alberto Gonçalves, Sérgio Madeira e J. João Sousa; Topografia, Lidel. ISBN: 978-972-757-850-4

Teaching methods and learning activities

The theorical lessons are intended to convey the basics of geographic information and are divided into various topics. Practical classes are conducted exercises on the theme expounded in theoretical lesson. Thus there is a strong connection between these two fundamental component , in order to student understand the principles exposed on each topic.

Software

ArcGIS
Spring
QGIS

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	40,00
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Trabalho laboratorial	40,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Final classification: 50% final exam+20% report+ 2 tests (15%+15%)
The classification of final exam and report should be >8.
It is mandatory to attendance 2/3 of practical classes.