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| GEOG0238-1 | Geographical Information Systems
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Number of credits : |
| Master in Geographical Sciences, climatology orientation, in-depth approach, 1st year | | Second semester | | 6 |
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| Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, in-depth approach, 1st year | | Second semester | | 6 |
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| Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, didactic approach, 1st year | | Second semester | | 6 |
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| Master en sciences géographiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en développement territorial et géomatique, 1st year | | Second semester | | 6 |
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| Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation, specialized approach, 1st year | | Second semester | | 6 |
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| Master en sciences géographiques, orientation géomatique et géométrologie, à finalité spécialisée, 1st year | | Second semester | | 6 |
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| Master en sciences géographiques, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée en géomorphologie, 1st year | | Second semester | | 6 |
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| Master in Geographical Sciences, general orientation | | Second semester | | 6 |
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| Lecturer : | Jean‑Paul Donnay |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| · Modeling organizations: the Systemic Approach
· Methodology of GIS Design: MECOSIG
· Formalism for GIS modeling: UML
. Logical Models & Architectures of Vectorial GIS : Hybrid and Relational Models
. Logical Models & Architectures of Vectorial GIS : Object-Relational Models
· Spatial Process : Spatial Requests, Spatial Indexing, Versioning, etc.
· Vector-Based GIS: Spatial Schemas, Spatial Requests and Transactions
· Raster-Based GIS: architecures, processes
· Spatial Decision Support
· Mutualizing Geographic Information (Part 1) : Metadata & Standards |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Design and implementation of a GIS in an organization
Data and proces modelling
Applications in vector and raster formats |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| - Databases
- Cartography
- Spatial Analysis |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| 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 |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| - 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 |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| - Slides PowerPoint
- Slides in PDF format available on a FTP server devoted to the students.
Worboys M.F. & Duckham M. (2004) GIS : A Computing Perspective, Boca Raton (FL) : CRC Press. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| - 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. |
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Contacts :
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| 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
Jean-Paul Kasprzyk
tel : 04/366.53.47 JP.Kasprzyk@ulg.ac.be |
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