Geomatics

There is no recommended background knowledge.

Theoretical/practical presentation of the basic concepts of cartography; Practical exercises with maps for reading, analysing and extracting information; Theoretical/practical presentation of the principles of GPS systems; Use in the field of various instruments employed in information gathering and orientation; Theoretical/practical presentation of the basic concepts of GIS; Use of GIS in spatial analysis and information visualisation and in map production.

1. Understand the principles and methods used in geographic information surveys, information processing, and cartography production;

2. Understand the methods used to interpret cartographic elements, both basic (altimetry + planimetry) and thematic;

3. Use position collection and orientation systems;

4. Understand the theoretical and technical foundations of the essential operations performed in a Geographic Information System (GIS). Select and apply the most appropriate GIS analysis methods according to the specific characteristics of each problem, with the aim of producing, disseminating, and visualizing digital cartography for agricultural applications

5. The role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Precision Agriculture.

1. Basic cartography concepts (cartographic representation, projection systems, coordinate systems, scales, altimetry, planimetry, colours, symbols, and cartographic design principles);

2. Reading the terrain based on base maps (altitude, topographic profile, slope, exposures, orientation) and thematic maps (geology, pedology, land use, etc.);

3. Instruments used in cartography and orientation (compass, altimeter, clinometer, distance meter, tachymeter and GPS)

4. Application of spatial analysis tools and production of cartographic information in GIS to case studies related to agricultural activities.

Continuous evaluation:

Written test – 50%

QGIS project – 50%

Exam:

Written test and practical assessment – 100%

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