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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
GEOG0238-4  Geographical Information Systems, Introduction to GIS
Duration :  15h Th, 15h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Geographical Sciences, climatology orientation, in-depth approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre3
Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, in-depth approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre3
Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, didactic approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre3
Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, specialized approach, 1st yearDeuxième quadrimestre3
Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientationDeuxième quadrimestre3
Holder(s) :  Jean‑Paul Donnay
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  - Introduction: geographic information in raster mode
- Modelling of geographic processes (raster)
- Multiple constraints evaluation problems and map algebra
- Multiple criteria problems with one or several objectives
- Introduction to spatial decision support
Course objective :  - Formalizing geographic data and processes
- Geographic macro modelling
- Learning by applications and projects
- Handling of digital maps, digital elevation models and remotely sensed data
Prerequisites :  Windows environment on PC

Cartography

Useful: Spatial Analysis and Remote Sensing
Workshops :  Integrated during the lectures, with practical works achieved on PC with dedicated software
Organization :  Beginning of the 2d semester

Intensive lectures (one or two weeks - 3 to 6 h / day)

Scheduled with the students choosing this optional lecture.
Written notes :  - Slides PowerPoint
- Slides in PDF format available on a FTP server devoted to the students
Assessment :  Written examination, consisting in the modelling and solving of an application with the help of the dedicated software used during the practical works.
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


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