Fundamentals of Geographic Information

Code:

EGEO1003

Acronym:

EGEO1003

Level:

100

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Surveying Engineering

Instance: 2024/2025 - 2S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
A:A	0	PE_Agronomia	1	-	6	48	162
L:B	0	Official Study Plan	3	-	6	48	162
L:CC	0	study plan from 2021/22	2	-	6	48	162
			3
L:CTA	41	Plano estudos a partir do ano letivo 2016/17	2	-	6	48	162
L:EA	19	The study plan from 2019	2	-	6	48	162
L:EG	20	The study plan from 2019	1	-	6	48	162
L:F	0	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	48	162
			3
L:G	0	study plan from 2017/18	2	-	6	48	162
			3
L:M	0	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	48	162
			3
L:Q	0	study plan from 2016/17	3	-	6	48	162

Teaching language

Portuguese
Obs.: Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

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

Learning outcomes and competences

Knowledge of basic geographic information concepts. Learn to analyze and interpret different maps, plans, and orthoimages. Learn to use geographic information system (GIS) software. Enable students to use GIS software in fieldwork and connect it with desktop software in the office.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. General concepts about the representation of the Earth's surface. Notions about the use of letters, plans and orthoimages. Geodesy concepts and geographic coordinates.

2. Geographic referencing systems. cartographic projections

3. Introduction to Geographic Information databases.

4. Satellite Positioning

5. Field methods for GI acquisition: traditional topographic methods

6. Remote IG acquisition: aerial photography and photogrammetry. Remote Sensing

7. Tools and methods for GI manipulation and 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

Theoretical classes aim to convey the basics of geographic information and are divided into several themes. In practical classes (indoor and outdoor) exercises are carried out on the different subjects exposed in the theoretical classes. In this way, there is a very strong connection between these two components, essential for the student to be able to understand the principles exposed on each topic.

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	56,00
Total:	56,00

Eligibility for exams

To obtain frequency, students must attend at least 2/3 of the practical classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final Classification Calculation: 60% Written exam + 40%- average of two mini-tests. The classification of the written exam and the average of the two mini-tests must be greater than or equal to 8 values. Attendance in 2/3 of practical classes is mandatory.