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| GEOG0206-1 | Cartography (with an introduction to GIS)
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 40h 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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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| - Introduction.
- Cartographic Design
- Reference Systems
- Vector Data Sources & Structures
- Raster Data Sources & Vectorization
- Spatial Data Visualization
- Cartographic Generalization
- Cartographic Symbolization
o Base Maps
o Thematic Maps
- Cartographic Production |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Design and carrying out of thematic and inventory maps following the rules of graphic semiology, using specialized mapping software.
Carrying out of plans using computer aided design (CAD) software for the option geomatics & geometrology. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| - Introduction to geographical sciences - Partim: geomatics & surveying
- Introduction to computer science |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Base maps and thematic mapping, with design and construction of various maps and charts (surveying option) with dedicated software |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| - 10 x 3 h Theory
- 10 h Practice
- 30 h Exercises (students in Geography)
- 40 h Exercises (students in Geomatics)
-1st & 2d semester
- Institute of Physics B5, 4/18
- Exercices 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 eCampus server
Donnay, J.P. (2013). Guide de rédaction des cartes thématiques, Liège : Université de Liège.
Denègre, J. (2005) Sémiologie graphique et conception cartographique, Paris : Hermès-Lavoisier. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| - Practical: exercises carryied out during the year are evaluated. In case of failure, a practical examination (written form) 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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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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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
Jean-Paul Kasprzyk
tel : 04/366.53.47 JP.Kasprzyk@ulg.ac.be |
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| Items online : |
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| Cartography & introduction to GIS |
| Lecture notes are available on eCampus |
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