OVERVIEW

Within the framework of geological, geomorphological and environmental maps to be included in the Master Basin Plan, this course focuses on the fundamental notions of numerical cartography and of geodata processing. QGIS features and commands are described in order to analyze geodata and realize thematic maps.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course is aimed at providing theoretical and practical notions necessary to deal with geodata, referring in particular to land planning and management.

TEACHING METHODS

lectures and practical exercises

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Geomorphological hazard, vulnerability and risks assessment in land planning and management
• Review on traditional Cartography
• Numerical cartography, GIS and software
• QGIS
• Data types and data display
• Geoprocessing and spatial analysis
• Case studies: GIS Applications in Earth and Environmental Sciences

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Materials provided by teachers

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

PIERLUIGI BRANDOLINI (President)

FRANCESCO FACCINI

MARCO FERRARI

MARCO FIRPO

ANDREA MANDARINO

LESSONS

LESSONS START

2018, March

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

oral test

ASSESSMENT METHODS

practice test and oral discussion

Exam schedule