Cartography and Geographical Information Systems

Code:

MSIGOT008

Acronym:

CSIGEO

Instance: 2013/2014 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geography
Course/CS Responsible:	Masters in Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Planning

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MSIGOT	26	MSIGOT - Study Plan	1	-	6	54	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To understand the coordinate systems used to store digital maps. To understand the notion of scale associated with maps and the limitations arising from cartographic errors. To identify the different geodesic systems in Portugal and carry out modifications in them. To identify the main sources of national cartographic data. To apply cartographic techniques of representation according to the type of geographic information. To use cartographic language to convey a batch of information through maps. To understand cartographic generalisation.

Learning outcomes and competences

To understand the coordinate systems used to store digital maps. To understand the notion of scale associated with maps and the limitations arising from cartographic errors. To identify the different geodesic systems in Portugal and carry out modifications in them. To identify the main sources of national cartographic data. To apply cartographic techniques of representation according to the type of geographic information. To use cartographic language to convey a batch of information through maps. To understand cartographic generalisation.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Part 1 1. Concepts 1.1 Definition of cartography 1.2 History of cartography 2. Cartographic communication 2.1 Cartographic language 3. The shape of the Earth 3.1 Sphere 3.2 Geoid 3.3 Elipsoid 4. Geodesic systems 4.1 Vertical datum 4.2 Local and global horizontal datum 5. Coordinate systems 5.1 Geographic coordinates 5.2 Geodesic coordinates 5.3 Plane coordinates 6. Projection systems 6.1 Developable surfaces 6.2 Geometric properties 6.3 Main projection systems used in Portugal Bonne projection Gauss-Kruger projection UTM system UTM time zones UTM coordinates 7. Geodesic systems in Portugal 7.1 Lisboa Bessel-Bonne system (BBL) 7.2 Lisboa Hayford-Gauss(HGL) 7.3 Melriça Hayford-Gauss system (HG73) 7.4 Militar Hayford-Gauss system(HGM) 7.5 UTM system 8. Scales 8.1 Graphic 8.2 Numerical 9. Errors and cartographic precision 10. Classification of Maps 10.1 Regarding the objectives General Special Topics 10.2 Regarding the scale Cadastral map Topographic map Geographic map 11. Portuguese cartography 11.1 Division of national cartography 11.2 National cartographic products 11.3 Sources of digital cartographic data Part 2 1. Methods in cartographic implementation 1.1 Isolated data 1.2 Linear data 1.3 Area data 1.4. Surfaces 2. Cartographic representation 2.1 Clarity 2.2 Order 2.3 Balance 2.4 Contrast 2.5 Unity 2.6 Harmony 3. Elements of a map 3.1 Title 3.2 Legend 3.3 Scale 3.4 Orientation 3.5 Data source 3.6 Cartographic information 5. Symbolism 5.1 Points, lines and areas 5.2 Cartographic conventions 5.2 Review of the theory of colours: RGB and CMY area 5.3 Use of colours on maps

Mandatory literature

Dent, B.; Cartography: Thematic Map Design., Wm. C. Brown Publishers, 1996
Robinson, A, Morrison J, Muehrcke P, et al,.; Elements of Cartography., John Wiley & Sons., 1995
Gaspar, J.; Cartas e Projeções Cartográficas, Lidel, Edições Técnicas, 2000
Tyner J; Introduction to Thematic Cartography, Prentice Hall, 1992

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theory and practical classes.

Software

ArcGis
Google Earth
Ocad 9.0

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	0,00
Teste	60,00
Trabalho escrito	40,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Attending 75% of classes, unless established otherwise by law.

Calculation formula of final grade

Individual work (50%). Exam (50%).

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable

Classification improvement

Accordance with Assessment Regulations in force.