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| GEOG0255-1 | Space analysis and S.I.G.
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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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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| - Geographical Information Science
- Spatial Sampling & Inference
- Analysis of Point Patterns
Tesselation, Quadrats, Neighbourhood, Gravity & Potential Models
- Analysis of Spatial Networks
Graph Theory, Shortest Paths, Traffic Generation, Node Interactions
- Analysis of Area Data
Spatial Autocorrelation, PCA, Clustering, Regionalization
- Analysis of Spatially Continuous Data
Interpolation: Delaunay, TIN, 2D Moving Average, Trend Surfaces, Kriging, Cost Surfaces
Surface Analysis: Scalar & Vector measurements, Surface Correlation |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Spatial Analysis, including relationship with spatial databses and geographical information systems (GIS) |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| - Mathematics
- Statistics
- Cartography |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Exercises realized on computer with dedicated softwares, i.e. Statistica, Idrisi, Surfer, ArcGIS |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| - Theory: 10 x 3 h
- Practical works: 10 x 3 h
- 1st & 2d semesters
- Institute of Physics B5, 2d floor, 2/35
- Exercises 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 the FTP server of the Unit of Geomatics
de Smith, Goodchild, M. & Longley, P.A. (2007) Geospatial Analysis : A Comprehensive Guide, Leicester : Matador - Troubador Publishing (version résumée HTML : http://www.spatialanalysisonline.com/output/) |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Practical: exercises carried out during the year are evaluated. In case of failure, a written practical examination is mandatory.
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 |
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