AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching unit aims to provide the theoretical knowledge and practical experience of using electronic cartography and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for the management, analysis and visualization of carthographic data. Particular attention is given to data content, data structure and data quality of Electronic Nautical Cartography (ENC) and the main features of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Systems for Nautical Navigation). Statistical tools for evaluating the quality of measurements and the quantities derived from them, are also provided.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching unit aims to provide the theoretical knowledge and practical experience of using electronic cartography and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for the management, analysis and visualization of cartographic data. Particular attention is given to data content, data structure and data quality of Electronic Nautical Cartography (ENC) and the main features of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Systems for Nautical Navigation). Statistical tools for evaluating the accuracy and precision of measurements and positions are also provided.

The learning outcomes are:

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Electronic Cartography, with particular focus on the nautical field.
• Elements for the treatment of observations to evaluate the accuracy of measurements and positions.
• Capacity of results analysis depending on the metric resolution of data.
• Use of free and open source software, when possible, in accordance with the directive of the Minister for Innovation and Technology, December 19, 2003 that encourage the use of these technologies.

The teaching unit provides the theoretical tools for achieving the competencies required by the individual functions under the STCW Convention. Theoretical knowledge is provided to develop the skills required by Functions 1 of Table A-II/1 and A-II/2 of the STCW Convention (deck officer).

The teaching unit will also develop the following transversal skills and competences (soft-skills): literacy, strategic thinking and critical thinking; effective communication and argumentative skills.

TEACHING METHODS

Teaching is conducted in English.

Frontal theoretical lectures are combined with computer-based lectures to put notions into practice in real application situations.

Lessons will be held in the classroom, but will also be available in synchronous and asynchronous online modes.

Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher and the School's contact person for disability at the beginning of teaching to agree on possible teaching arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns. Contacts of the teacher and the School's disability contact person can be found at the following link Comitato di Ateneo per l’inclusione delle studentesse e degli studenti con disabilità o con DSA | UniGe | Università di Genova

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The teaching unit provides the main elements of electronic cartography, geographic data format for data interoperability, and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for the management, analysis and display of cartographic data. Particular attention is dedicated to electronic nautical cartography (ENC), its content and quality, and the main features of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Systems for Nautical Navigation).

In addition, statistical tools are provided to assess the typology of errors, the accuracy of the measurements and the skills to be able to evaluate the quality of the measurements analysed as a function of the metric resolution of the geospatial data used.

In more detail:

Electronic cartography: geographic data types and formats for GIS data interoperability, nominal scale and graphical errors, metric and semantic data, topology, metadata, and interoperability. EPSG codes for managing various data, georeferencing procedures. Digital Terrain or Surface Models; multispectral imagery, orthophotos, resolutions, and an overview of processing. GeoWebServices. Practical lessons on cartographic data management, analysis, and visualization.

Electronic Nautical Charts: Electronic nautical cartography (ENC), standards, content and quality; the main features of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Systems for Nautical Navigation), with a view in the future S100 standards

Fundamentals of the statistical treatment of measurements and derived quantities: source of errors, accuracy and precision; position and dispersion statistical indexes; error propagation in case of linear and non-linear function of observed quantities; concepts of redundancy of measurements; compensation of errors using least squares adjustment method, confidence interval and ellipse. Practical lessons on statistical treatment of measurements and positions.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Lecture notes and material provided by the teacher.

Texts for reference:

Burrough P.A., McDonnel R.A., Principles of Geographical Information Systems, Oxford University Press, 1998.

Longley P.A., Goodchild M.F., Maguire D.J., Rhind D.W., Geographic Information Science and Systems, Ed. John Wiley & Sons, 2015, ISBN: 1118676955, 9781118676950.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/corsi/11929/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is both written and oral. The written exam consists of some questions to ascertain the knowledge of the theoretical concepts of the teaching, and the evaluation of the cartographic accuracy of a route.

The oral exam consists of presenting and discussing a short personal application in GIS (similar to the practical experience carried out during the teaching), and a short report deepening one of the proposed topics.

The examination may be conducted online in the cases provided for in the University Regulations.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

During the examination, the lecturer will test the knowledge of essential theoretical concepts for the correct handling of geographical data in the nautical field and the evaluation of the cartographic accuracy of geospatial data. In addition, the student will present and discuss a short personal application related to the visualisation of layers and cartographic elements in a GIS environment and a short report deepening one of the proposed topics.

The final grade will take into account the knowledge of the theoretical concepts as well as the quality of the application carried out (originality, type of application, processing and analysis techniques used, strategies for solving any problems encountered), the critical discussion of the results obtained and the expositive capacity.

The quality of the oral and written presentation will be assessed, as it is considered preparatory to the students' future working life.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please contact the lecturer for further information not included in the teaching sheet