Base Knowledge
Not applicable
Teaching Methodologies
In theory classes the expository method. In the pratical classes the students will be encouraged to do independent research and the students will resolve practical papers.
Learning Results
Understand the theoretical and practical concepts of cartography, topography and geographic information systems. Understand other means used in acquisition, analysis, representation and management of spatial data.
Program
1 – Basics of cartography and geodesy. Cartographic projections and spacial referencing systems.
2 – Satellite Positioning and Navigation Systems, general concepts.
3 – Geographic Informations Systems. Spatial data models.
4 – Vector and raster spatial analysis operations.
Curricular Unit Teachers
Maria Margarida Cerdeira Coelho e SilvaInternship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Bolstad, Paul. (2003). Geographic Information Systems. White Bear Lake. Eider Press.
Campbell, J., & Shin, M. (2011). Essentials of geographic information systems (2. ed.). Textbooks. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/textbooks/2
Uren J. , Price B. (2010). Surveying for Engineers, Fifth Edition, Palgrave.
Price, Maribeth. (2009). Mastering ArcGIS with CD Videoclips (4ª ed.). McGraw Hill Science.