Study Programmes 2016-2017
| GEOG0206-1 | |||||||||||
| Cartography (with an introduction to GIS) | |||||||||||
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Duration :
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| 30h Th, 40h Pr | |||||||||||
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Number of credits :
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Lecturer :
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| 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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Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
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| Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program | |||||||||||
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Learning unit contents :
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| 1. Spatial Refence Systems (SRC)
2. Geo-referenciation 3. Geo-visualization 4. Cartographic processes 5. Map generalization 6. Map symbolization 7. Printing 8. Distribution maps 9. Thematic maps 10. Data discretization |
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Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
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| Design and carrying out of thematic and inventory maps following the rules of graphic semiology, using specialized mapping software.
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Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
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| - Introduction to Earth Sciences - Partim: geomatics. | |||||||||||
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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 with dedicated software | |||||||||||
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| - 30 h Theory
- 10 h Practice - 30 h Exercises (students in Geography) -1st quadrimester - 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
Mandatory: Donnay, J.P. (2013). Guide de rédaction des cartes thématiques, Liège : Université de Liège. Suggested: Denègre, J. (2005) Sémiologie graphique et conception cartographique, Paris : Hermès-Lavoisier. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| - Exercises: exercises carryied out during the year are evaluated (presence is mandatory - 40%). In case of failure, a practical examination (written form) is required.
- Theory: oral examination (60%) Success is conditionned by the success in both exams (theory and practice). In case of failure, partial exemption (theory or practice) coud be given. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Oral course and exercises: room 4/18, building B5a (Institute of Physics) | |||||||||||
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Contacts :
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| Unit of Geomatics
University of Liège,
Agora, 19 Allée du 6 Août, 4000 Liège (building B5a)
Secretaryship :
Tel : 04/366.57.42
Fax : 04/366.56.93
Professor Jean-Paul Donnay jp.donnay@ulg.ac.be Assistant Romain Neuville romain.neuville@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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