Environmental Geographic Information Systems
| Title | ΓΕΩΓΡΑΦΙΚΑ ΣΥΣΤΗΜΑΤΑ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΩΝ ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΟΣ / Environmental Geographic Information Systems |
| Code | 0305Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420000458 |
| Academic Year | 2017 – 2018 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600101139
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Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600101139
Learning Outcomes
- To collect and add data into a GIS.
- To georeference and digitize maps.
- To define the appropriate coordinate system.
- To combine and analyse different thematic layers of spatial information.
- To create thematic maps useful in decision making.
- To apply spatial interpolation techniques.
- To publish on-line thematic maps.
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
Course Content (Syllabus)
Theory
Introductory concepts . Collection and import of spatial data in a GIS . Geographic coordinate system and map projections. Projection Systems. Types of spatial data in a GIS . Geographical Databases. Working with tables. Spatial Analysis. On-line GIS (Web GIS) and Cloud GIS. Spatial Statistics. Multi-criteria analysis in a GIS environment. Decision making in the management, protection and development of the environment. GIS applications (natural environment, urban environment , land registry, etc . Benefits of using GIS.
Practical Classes
Familiarisation with ArcGIS. Familiarisation with the ArcGIS Desktop environment. Coordinate systems and Projection Systems. Digitization in ArcGIS and georeferencing. Creation, processing and analysis of spatial and descriptive data. Vector and raster analysis. Creation of maps. Multi-criteria analysis in a GIS environment.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 50 | 1.8 | |||
| Seminars | 10 | 0.4 | |||
| Laboratory Work | 80 | 2.9 | |||
| Project | 28 | 1 | |||
| Total | 168 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Κουτσόπουλος Κωστής Χ., 2002, Γεωγραφικά Συστήματα Πληροφοριών και Ανάλυση Χώρου, Εκδόσεις Παπασωτηρίου, ISBN:960-7530-20-9
Συλλαίος Ν., Γήτας Ι., Συλλαίος Γ., 2007, Εισαγωγή στα γεωγραφικά συστήματα πληροφοριών και στην τηλεπισκόπηση, Εκδόσεις Γιαχούδη,ISBN:978-960-6700-12-5
Last Update
10-04-2017
