Computing in Geology

Code:

GEOL3001

Acronym:

GEOL3001

Level:

300

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2020/2021 - 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	35	study plan from 2017/18	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

Portuguese

Objectives

Equip students with the necessary skills to solving geological problems by using information technology.

Learning outcomes and competences

Selection and parameterization of computer applications to solve specific geologic problems.

Practical resolution.

Critical thinking on validity of results.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Georeferencing of geological map using geodetic vertices; digitization of points, lines and polygons on the chart; export to KML and open in Google earth
Introduction to AutoCAD Map 3D: georeferencing an image and opening it in AutoCAD; Scanning of polygon bounding lines; Addition of centroid and its attributes
Creation of a topological structure of polygons in AutoCAD Map 3D; Export in shapefile format; Open the exported file in QGIS / ArcGIS
Preparation of thematic maps in Geology using GIS (Arc Gis)
Use in these softwares of mathematical operations between 2D models, with several mathematical operations, conversions, imports and exports of models.
Methodologies for obtaining information on the ground. Conversions between different coordinate systems, scale changes, rotations and translations.
Creation of final maps using raster and vector data, including text, scales, legends and other conventional elements.
Rockworks 17: structure and features.
Data entry environments.
The 2D vector image editor Rockplot. Formats and features.
Creating maps without using grids.
Creating maps using grids. Algorithms for making grids and maps.

 

 

Mandatory literature

Rockware, Int.; Rockworks 17 Help Files, 2016

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical: expository with case examples

TP: Guided Teaching and hands-on exercise resolution.

Software

Auto CAD
Microsoft Office
Google Earth
Rockworks 17
Arc Gis

Evaluation Type

Distributed 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	54,00
Frequência das aulas	54,00
Total:	108,00

Eligibility for exams

number of absences not exceeding 25% of the expected practical classes

Calculation formula of final grade

Final exame