Fundamentals of Geographic Information

Code:

EGEO2008

Acronym:

EGEO2008

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Surveying Engineering

Instance: 2021/2022 - 2S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:CTA	48	Plano estudos a partir do ano letivo 2016/17	2	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

 To transmit general knowledge about the traditional representation of Geographic Information on maps.
Learn basic notions about the different techniques of acquisition of Geographic information, either by survey techniques in the field, or from aerial and satellite images.

Learning outcomes and competences

 

At the end of the course students will know the methods for GI data collection, their structuring, validation and representation. They will also be able to carry operations of GIS data analysis, both in vector and raster domains.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

 

 

Program

1. General concepts on the representation of the Earth's surface
   2. Understanding the use of letters, plants and orthoimages.
   3. Introduction to databases in Geographic Information.
   4. Geographic referencing systems
   4.1 Geodesy concepts and geographic coordinates
   4.2 Cartographic projections
   5. Field methods for GI acquisition
   51. Traditional topographical methods
   5.2. Satellite Positioning
   6. Remote acquisition of IG
   6.1. Aerial photography and photogrammetry
   6.2. Satellite images
   6.3. Other Remote Sensing Techniques
   6.4. Environmental application of Remote Sensing data
   7. Tools and methods for manipulating and analyzing GI.

Mandatory literature

João Matos; Fundamentos de Informação Geográfica - 5ª ediçâo, Lidel. ISBN: 978-972-757-514-5,
Fonseca e Cordeiro; Deteção Remota, Lidel. ISBN: ISBN 978-972-757-292-2
Gonçalves,Madeira, João; 978-972-757-850-4. ISBN: 978-972-757-850-4
J.P. Wilson and S. Fotheringham; The Handbook of Goeghraphical information Science
DeMers; Fundaments of Geographical Information Systems

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes aim to transmit the bases on geographic information and are divided into several themes. In practical classes exercises are carried out on the topic exposed in the theoretical classes. Some of the practical classes will be held outside (FCUP facilities). In this way, there is a very strong link between these two fundamental components so that the student can understand the principles exposed on each theme.

Software

QGIS

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	60,00
Trabalho laboratorial	40,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	28,00
Trabalho laboratorial	28,00
Total:	56,00

Eligibility for exams

 

75% of presences. Practical performance (P) – minimum 40% (8/20).

Calculation formula of final grade

 

Final classification (F) is obtained by: F = 0.6*E + 0.4*P

E - clasification of written exam

P -  practical evaluation

 

Minimum of 40% (8 in 20) in both components.

Students with classification above 80% (16 in 20) may have an extra oral exam.