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GEOG0238-1

Geographical Information Systems

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Duration :30h Th, 30h Pr
Credits/ECTS :
2nd "licence" in geographical sciences (geomatics and geometrology option)6
1re année du grade de master en sciences géographiques, orientation géomatique et géométrologie, à finalité spécialisée (géomatique appliquée)6
1re année du grade de master en sciences géographiques, orientation géomatique et géométrologie, à finalité spécialisée (géomètre)6
Holder(s) :Jean‑Paul Donnay
Course contents : · Modeling organizations: the Systemic Approach
· Methodology of GIS Design: MECOSIG
· Formalism for GIS modeling: UML
. Logical Models & GIS Architectures
o Hybrid Models
o Geo-relational Models
o Relational & Object-Relational Models
· Modeling of Spatial Process & Spatial Indexing
· Vector Spatial Processes
· Raster Spatial Processes
· Spatial Decision Support
· Metadata & Standards
· WebGIS & Distributed GIS
Course objective : Advanced GIS course
Prerequisites : - Databases
- Cartography
- Spatial Analysis
Workshops : GIS design in UML

Integrated exercise: from the design of the data model to the creation of a spatial enabled database

Exercises dealing with spatial decision support in vector and raster modes
Organization : - Sessions of 3 or 4 hours, including seminar/conferences
- 2d semester, intensive sessions (3 or 4 / week)
- Institute of Physics B5, 2d floor, 2/35
- Several lectures are given by scientifical staff
Written notes : - Slides PowerPoint
- Slides in PDF format available on a FTP server devoted to the students
Assessment : - Practical works: exercise on computer
- Theory: oral examination

Success is conditionned by the success in both exams (theory and practical). In case of failure, partial exemption (theory or practical) coud be given.
Contacts : Unit of Geomatics
University of Liège, 17 Allée du 6 Août, 4000 Liège (bâtiment B5)
Secretaryship :
Tel : 04/366.57.42
Fax : 04/366.56.93

Individual coordinates:
Jean-Paul Donnay
tel : 04/366.54.24 jp.donnay@ulg.ac.be
Yves Cornet
tel : 04/366.53.71 ycornet@ulg.ac.be
François Laplanche
tel : 04/366.53.47 F.Laplanche@ulg.ac.be




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 18/05/2007
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