Duration
8h Th, 25h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
1. Introduction 2. Data modelling and data structure 3. Data acqusition 4. Data display and layout 5. Geoprocessing of vector data 6. Geoprocessing of raster data
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Introduction to GIS as a tool for spatial data capture, management and analysis in the context of natural hazards management (for the sutdents of the Master in Natural hazards Management) or landscape architecture (for the students of the Master in Landscape Architecture). An important part of the course is dedicated to practical exercises, which allow students to discover a desktop GIS software (QGis). After completing the course the student is expected to be able to : - deal with the basic concepts of geographic information systems (vectror and raster data model, georeferrencing, projection, topology, digitizing, goeprocessing, ...); - handle the main functions of a desktopGIS software (data visualisation, data selection, layer symbolisation, geoprocessing, layout preparation); - find and set up GIS resources (data, tools) on the web.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge of statistics and computer (Windows operating system, Excel spreadsheet)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The practical exercises are transmitted to the students through eCampus.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
The theoretical material is seen by the students in a distant mode (video capsules).
Practical exercises are also made available to students in the form of written notes and videos.
The face-to-face classes (18 sessions of 3 hours each) are organized in the computer rooms (Pascal 1 and Pascal 2). Participation in these sessions is not compulsory.
They are mainly intended to answer the questions asked by the students for the theoretical part and to help with the practical exercises.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
- Pdf files containing the lectures support will be available through eCampus
- Sutton T., Dassau O., Sutton M. [2009]. A Gentle Introduction to GIS - Brought to you with Quantum GIS, a Free and Open Source Software GIS Application for everyone. (http://linfiniti.com/dla/AGentleIntroductionToGIS.pdf)
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Each student will have to produce a report on a project relating to the territorial analysis of a Walloon municipality. The content and the modalities of delivery of this report will be presented during living sessions and in the form of written specifications.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
The course material and the data sets are provided to the students through eCampus
Contacts
Lejeune, Philippe (Professeur)
Forest Management
081 62 22 96
p.lejeune@uliege.be