Introduction to Geographic Information Systems [SGOGB201]
- 4 credits
- 15h+20h
- 1st quarter
Language of instruction: French / FrançaisTeacher: Linard Catherine
Learning outcomes
• Master various methods for spatial data analysis (spatial, dynamic and thematic aspects)
• Use basic spatial data analysis tools
Objectives
Acquire a knowledge of the GIS vocabulary and a global view of the possibilities offered by GIS in terms of acquisition, storage and analysis of spatial data, especially through different examples of GIS projects.
Content
- Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
- Raster and vector based data
- Spatial Data sources
- Data preparation
- Spatial Analyses (spatial measures, overlays, mathematical operations, etc.)
- Examples of GIS projects
Exercises description
Content of exercices:
- Familiarization with the ArcGis software and map production
- Importation and data handling
- Analyses of vectorial data
- Analyses in raster format
- Integrative exercises and problem resolution project
Teaching methods
The theoretical course is accompanied by practical sessions in a computer lab (QGIS software).
Evaluations
Written exam (theory; 40% of final mark) and practical exam on a computer (60% of final mark).
The evaluation is similar for the second session. All students who fail in the first session must retake both parts of the exam, even if they passed one of the two parts in the first session.
Recommended readings
Recommended books:
- Demers M.N. 2000. Fundamentals of GIS. New York, Wiley & sons.
- Heywood I., Cornelius S., and Carver S. 2006. An Introduction to GIS (3rd edition). Harlow, Pearson Education Ltd.
- Longley P., Goodchild M., Maguire D., and Rhind D. 2007. GIS and Science(2nd edition). Chichester, Wiley & Sons.
Language of instruction
French / FrançaisLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté des sciencesRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
