Cartography (with an introduction to GIS)

Duration

30h Th, 40h Pr

Number of credits

Lecturer

Jean-Paul Donnay

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

1. Spatial Refence Systems (CRS)
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

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Design and carrying out of thematic and inventory maps following the rules of graphic semiology, using specialized mapping software.
 

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

- Introduction to Earth Sciences - Partim: geomatics.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Base maps and thematic mapping, with design and construction of various maps with dedicated software

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

- 30 h Theory
- > 10 h Practice - < 30 h Exercises    -1st quadrimester
- Institute of Physics B5, 4/18 - Exercices are given by scientifical staff

Recommended or required readings

- 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.

Assessment methods and criteria

- 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.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Oral course and exercises: room 4/18, building B5a (Institute of Physics)

Contacts

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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