Geological and Environmental Applications of Geospatial Data Analysis
| Title | ΓΕΩΛΟΓΙΚΕΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΕΡΙΒΑΛΛΟΝΤΙΚΕΣ ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΕΣ ΑΝΑΛΥΣΗΣ ΓΕΩΧΩΡΙΚΩΝ ΔΕΔΟΜΕΝΩΝ / Geological and Environmental Applications of Geospatial Data Analysis |
| Code | NGGΕ 833Ε |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Michail Foumelis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019095 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma Geōlogías (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| ORYKTOLOGIA - PETROLOGIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| KOITASMATOLOGIA - OIKONOMIKĪ GEŌLOGIA | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| PERIVALLONTIKĪ GEŌGRAFIA | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Class ID | 600215591
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Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600215591
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- NGGE 525E Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Management of Geological Cartographic Data
Learning Outcomes
• Gain familiarity with geospatial data analysis tools
• Ability to analyze geospatial data for various geological and environmental applications
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
Course Content (Syllabus)
• GIS Toolboxes
• 3D representation and analysis of geospatial data
• Imaging and spatial analysis of earthquake epicenters, other geological and GNSS data
• Management of meteorological and climatic data
• Extraction and classification of drainage basins and hydrographic networks from digital elevation models
• Calculation of erosion / deposition rate in coastal areas
• Calculation of perimeter, area, and volume of a water body
• Assessment of susceptibility to landslides
• Assessment of flood susceptibility, hazard and risk
• Delineation of locations suitable for waste landfill sites
• GIS and Remote Sensing synergies for quarry monitoring
• GIS and Remote Sensing synergies for the detection and delimitation of oil spills
• GIS and programming
Structure and material of laboratories/laboratory-tutorial exercises
• GIS Toolboxes
• 3D representation and analysis of geospatial data
• Imaging and spatial analysis of earthquake epicenters, other geological and GNSS data
• Management of meteorological and climatic data
• Extraction and classification of drainage basins and hydrographic networks from digital elevation models
• Calculation of erosion / deposition rate in coastal areas
• Calculation of perimeter, area, and volume of a water body
• Assessment of susceptibility to landslides
• Assessment of flood susceptibility, hazard and risk
• Delineation of locations suitable for waste landfill sites
• GIS and Remote Sensing synergies for quarry monitoring
• GIS and Remote Sensing synergies for the detection and delimitation of oil spills
• GIS and programming
Keywords
Geospatial data, spatial analysis, applications
Educational Material Types
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
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
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
1) All class material is available in electronic form to all students through the course web page
2) The teacher communicates with students through email
3) The class evaluation is performed through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Work | 52 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Project | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 75 |
Student Assessment
Description
Quality management system of the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1. ΓΕΩΓΡΑΦΙΚΑ ΣΥΣΤΗΜΑΤΑ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΑΝΑΛΥΣΗ ΧΩΡΟΥ. Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 77111885. Έκδοση: 1/2017. Συγγραφείς: ΚΟΥΤΣΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ ΚΩΣΤΗΣ. ISBN: 978-618-5242-11-4. Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα. Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): ΕΚΔΟΣΕΙΣ ΔΙΣΙΓΜΑ ΙΚΕ.
2. ΣΥΣΤΗΜΑΤΑ ΓΕΩΓΡΑΦΙΚΩΝ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΩΝ: Θεωρητική προσέγγιση και εργαστηριακές ασκήσεις. Κωδικός Βιβλίου στον Εύδοξο: 41963447. Έκδοση: 1η έκδ./2014. Συγγραφείς: Καϊμάρης Ε. Δημήτριος, Καρανικόλας Νικόλαος. ISBN: 978-960-456-422-4. Τύπος: Σύγγραμμα. Διαθέτης (Εκδότης): Ζήτη Πελαγία & Σια Ι.Κ.Ε.
Additional bibliography for study
Διατίθεται και επικαιροποιείται στο e-learning του μαθήματος (Moodle)
Last Update
09-03-2020
