Computing in Geology

Code:

GEOL3001

Acronym:

GEOL3001

Level:

300

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2018/2019 - 1S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:B	0	Official Study Plan	3	-	6	56	162
L:CC	0	Plano de estudos a partir de 2014	2	-	6	56	162
			3
L:F	0	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	56	162
			3
L:G	57	study plan from 2017/18	2	-	6	56	162
L:M	1	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	56	162
			3
L:Q	1	study plan from 2016/17	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To acquire knowledge that allows the computerization of geological data, using software available in the market for the organization, analysis and explanation of geological data. The chosen software will be explained in view of its complementarity.

Learning outcomes and competences

To be able to computerize geological data so as to be able to make geological interpretation integrating all available information.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Rockworks 17: structure and functionalities.
2. Data entry environments.
3. The Rockplot 2D Vector Image Editor. Formats and functionalities.
4. The Rockplot 3D vector image editor. Formats and functionalities.
5. Creating maps without grids.
6. Creating maps using grids. Algorithms for the elaboration of grids and maps. 
7. Sectioned maps, alignment maps, position maps in cylindrical and spherical projection. Network manipulation. Slope analysis, directional maps, surface trend analysis.
8. Applications for Hydrogeology and applications for Structural Geology
9. Elaboration of thematic maps in Geology using GIS (Arc Gis)
10. Use in these mathematical operations software between 2D models, with various mathematical operations, conversions, imports and exports of models.
11. Methodologies for obtaining information on the ground. Conversions between different coordinate systems, scale changes, rotations and translations.
12. Creation of final maps using raster and vector data, including text, scales, captions and other conventional elements.

Mandatory literature

Mitchell Andy; The ESRI guide to GIS analysis. ISBN: 1-58948-116-X

Complementary Bibliography

Lang Laura; Managing natural resources with GIS. ISBN: 1-879102-53-6

Teaching methods and learning activities

The theoretical notions are presented using the menus of the chosen software. In the practical classes are applied the concepts of the theoretical part in classic cases or in the application of real cases of the teachers research.

Software

Arc Gis
Rockworks

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	56,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	112,00

Eligibility for exams

According to FCUP rules

Calculation formula of final grade

Final exam

Classification improvement

According with FCUP rules