escuela politécnica superior de jaén

ESCUELA POLITÉCNICA SUPERIOR DE JAÉN
Departamento de Ingeniería Cartográfica, Geodésica y
Fotogrametría
PROGRAMA DE LA ASIGNATURA: Introduction to Geographical Information Systems CARÁCTER :
LC
CURSO ACADÉMICO:
CRÉDITOS TEÓRICOS:
2009/10
ÁREA DE CONOCIMIENTO:
CICLO:
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1,5
CURSO:
CRÉDITOS PRÁCTICOS:
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CUATRIMESTRE:
3
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Ingeniería Cartográfica, Geodésica y Fotogrametría DESCRIPTORES SEGÚN B.O.E.
----OBJETIVOS DE LA ASIGNATURA
This course introduces students to GIS. Participants are introduced to the components of GIS,
different data types and their sources, and the concept of spatial analysis. General GIS basic
techniques will be developed in this course: spatial data import & export, data edition, and GIS
analysis and modelling. A true project, developed by means of some hands-on software exercises,
will provide an exposure to basic tools and GIS principles. This is a survey course and provides a
basic overview of the subject matter as a whole. Participants with prior GIS knowledge and
experience may waive this course in favour of another.
CONTENIDOS
1.- Introduction to GIS.
¬ Introduction and history.
¬ Definitions.
¬ Components
¬ Georeferenced data.
¬ GIS capabilities and functions.
¬ Examples of GIS applications.
2.- The raster model.
¬ Introduction to the raster model.
¬ Storage options.
¬ Creation of raster layers.
¬ Conversion of raster data.
3.- The vector model.
¬ Introduction to the vector model.
¬ The components of the vector model (thematic, geometric and topological).
¬ Different topological models.
¬ Creation of vector layers.
¬ Conversion of vector data.
4.- Digital Elevation Models.
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¬ What is a digital elevation model?
¬ Model options (TIN, grids, contours).
¬ Creation of a DEM.
¬ Uses of a DEM.
¬ Estimating slope and aspect.
¬ Determining drainage networks.
¬ Determining visibility.
5.- GIS Analysis and workflow.
¬ Analytical tools.
¬ Analytical operations.
¬ GIS Practice (Import, Depuration & Edition, Analysis, Output)
Practices:
1.- GIS Analysis.
ACTIVIDADES EN QUE SE ORGANIZA
BIBLIOGRAFÍA BÁSICA
EASTMAN , J. R.; MCKENDRY, J; FULK, M. (1994). Change and Time Series Analysis, 2nd
Edition. Geneve, Switzerland.
EASTMAN , J. R.; MCKENDRY, J; ST. MARTIN, K.; FULK, M. (1992).Applications in
Forestry. Geneve, Switzerland.
ST. MARTIN, K. (1993). Applications in Coastal Zone Research and Management. Geneve,
Switzerland.
SCHNEIDER, K.; ROBBINS, P. (1996).GIS and Mountain Environments. Geneve, Switzerland.
EMANI, S. (). Applications in Hazard Assessment and Management. Geneve, Switzerland.
EASTMAN, J.R.; KYEM, P.A.K.; TOLEDANO, J. ; JIN W. (1993). GIS and decision making.
Explorations in geographic information systems technology, volume 4. UNITAR Palais des
Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland.
BIBLIOGRAFÍA COMPLEMENTARIA
LAURINI, R.; THOMPSON, D. (1992). Fundamentals of Spatial Information Systems. En APIC
Series, nº 37. Academic Press, London.
NCGIA. (1990). NCGIA Core Curriculum. Ncgia. Santa Bárbara.
LI, Z., ZHU, Q., GOLD, C., (2005). Digital Terrain Modeling. CRC Press.
PROCEDIMIENTO DE EVALUACIÓN
Evaluation method: a final examination that will consist on a written part (60%) and a laboratory
exercise (40%).
A minimum number of 5 students is required.
CRITERIOS DE EVALUACIÓN
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