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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
GEOG0250-1  Part : geomatics and geometrology
Duration :  15h Th, 9h Pr, 1d FW
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in geographical sciences, general orientation, 1st yearSecond semester3
Holder(s) :  Jean‑Paul Donnay
Language :  French language
Course contents :  Historical Background
Introduction to Reference Systems : Astronomy, Geodesy, Cartographic Projections
Introduction to Geographical Data Capture: Surveying, GPS, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing
Introduction to Geographical Data Management: Geographical Information Science, Spatial Analysis, Geographical Information Systems
Course objective :  Introduction to geomatics and geographical information sciences :
- Vocabulary
- Concepts
- Tools
- Methods
Prerequisites :  Mathematics and Physics: secundary school level and the matter given in parallel during the 1st year of Bachelor degree
Workshops :  Elementary exercises in astronomy and cartographic projections
Map interpretation : systems of coordinates, length, area, slope, etc.
Preparation of field works: GPS and surveying material, field book

Field works : surveying and GPS
Organization :  5 x 3 h theory + 3 sessions of exercises + 1 day on the field for practical works in surveying
Written notes :  - Slides PowerPoint
- Slides in PDF format available on a FTP server devoted to the students

Lefort, J. (2004) L'aventure cartographique, Paris : Belin.
Assessment :  Practical: exercises carried out during the year are evaluated. In case of failure, a written practical examination is mandatory in June.

Theory: a written examination is proposed in January and June. In case of failure, an oral examination is mandatory in June.

Success is conditionned by the success in both exams (theory and practical). In case of failure, partial exemption (theory or practical) coud be given.

In September, a written examination (mcq) only is proposed.
Contacts :  2d semester

Institute of Geogray, B11, Room "Sporck"

Individual coordinates:
Jean-Paul Donnay
tel : 04/366.54.24 jp.donnay@ulg.ac.be
Pierre Hallot
tel: 04/366.57.51 P.Hallot@ulg.ac.be
Remarks :  Introduction to Geographical Sciences


- Partim Geomatics: 15h + 9h + 1day - M. Donnay (3 ECTS)

- Partim Social & Economic Geography: 15h + 12h TP - J.M. Halleux (3 ECTS)

- Partim Physical Geography: 15h + 9h + 1 day - M. Erpicum (3 ECTS)


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