Duration
30h Th, 40h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in geography : general | 7 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
GIS part:
- Reference coordinate systems
- Vector mode (data and processing)
- Raster mode (data and processing)
- Georeferencing
- Geovisualization
Cartography part:
- Generalization
- Symbolization
- Cartographic classification
- Thematic maps
- Inventory maps
- Cartographic wrapping
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Mastery of QGIS software for data management and GIS processing
- Design and carrying out of thematic and inventory maps following the rules of graphic semiology, using QGIS 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, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face or remotely depending on health conditions
Recommended or required readings
Course content: http://geomatics.ulg.ac.be/download/carto/
Suggested: 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
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Additional information:
- Exercises: exercises carryied out during the year are evaluated (presence is mandatory - 40%). A practical examination is also organized.
- 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 : 04/366.36.37
Pr Roland Billen rbillen@uliege.be
Assistant:
Gilles-Antoine Nys ganys@uliege.be
Items online
Cartography & introduction to GIS
Lecture notes are available on eCampus