Geographic Information in Landscape Architecture

Code:

EGEO2009

Acronym:

EGEO2009

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Surveying Engineering

Instance: 2022/2023 - 1S

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	36	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

 

Acquisition of knowledge about Geographic Information (GI) with special application in landscape architecture. Acquire the basic skills about the different techniques of GI acquisition, either by survey techniques in the field or from spatial techniques. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. Project.

Learning outcomes and competences

1. Modules 1 to 4 will allow acquiring solid knowledge regarding Geographic Information.


2. Modules 5 and 6 will allow you to acquire the skills to manipulate geographic information in a digital environment.


3. All modules will allow developing skills related to the manipulation and analysis of geographic data applied to landscape architecture.


4.   To develop a sense of responsibility, a critical spirit and the application of the acquired knowledge to new situations.

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

Module 1
Introduction to geographic information. National cartographic series.
Digital cartography. Altimetry and planimetry. Slopes and profiles.

Module 2
Satellite positioning. GPS system. GPS system
GPS system components
Principles of code positioning
Positioning accuracy
Applications: some examples

Module 3
Reference systems:
Geodesy Concepts
Geoid
Revolution ellipsoid
Geodetic geographic coordinates
Geodetic datum
Coordinate conversions
Cartographic projections.
Altimetric referencing systems.

Module 4
Surveying:
  definition,
  instruments,
  levelling,
  coordinate transmission,
traverse.

Module 5
Introduction to GIS
Vector and raster templates
Georeferencing
Geoprocessing operations
Operations between rasters

Module 6
Digital terrain models (MDT):
Model TIN and GRID
Aspect, slope and hillshade maps
Generation of MDTs
Global MDT

 

Module 7
Exercise applied to landscape architecture

Mandatory literature

Allen D.W. ; Spatial Analysis Workbook , Esri Press Book. , 2016. ISBN: 978-1589483378
Bolstad, P. ; GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, XanEdu., 2019
Paul A. Longley; Geographical information systems. ISBN: 0-471-32182-6
DMers; Fundamentals of geographic information systems. , John Wiley & Sons, 2003
Hugentobler; Quantum GIS. , New York: Springer, 2008
Olaya, V. ; Sistemas de Información Geográfica Tomo I, España: Creative Commons., 2014 (https://github.com/volaya/libro-sig/releases/download/v2.0/Libro_SIG.pdf)

Teaching methods and learning activities

 

The teaching methodologies are consistent with the objectives of the course. The methodology of the theoretical classes provides the knowledge base for the practical applications developed in different field works and using GIS software.

The exercises developed in the practical component focus on applications to landscape architecture and have the personal monitoring of the teacher, ensuring that the student has the opportunity to consolidate and test the direct application of the theoretical concepts learned.

 

The evaluation focuses on the demonstration of skills in the practical application of the concepts learned, thus allowing to simultaneously evaluate the theoretical knowledge acquired and the ability of its application in solving practical cases (exercice).

Software

QGIS
ArcGIS

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Trabalho laboratorial	30,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	40,00
Elaboração de projeto	16,00
Total:	56,00

Eligibility for exams

Students must attend 2/3 of the practical classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Calculation of final grade: 50% final exam + 30% practical assessment + 20% Exercise in LA. The classification in each of the three components must be greater than or equal to 8 values.

Frequency terms: minimum attendance, according to the regulations; fulfilment of all moments of evaluation

Observations

The project evaluation focuses on the demonstration of skills in the practical application of the concepts learned, thus allowing to simultaneously evaluate the theoretical knowledge acquired and the ability of its application in solving practical cases .