Advanced Digital Geomorphological Mapping Techniques
| Title | Προηγμένες Τεχνικές Ψηφιακής Γεωμορφολογικής Χαρτογράφησης / Advanced Digital Geomorphological Mapping Techniques |
| Code | EPGO103 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Geology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Christos Pennos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600023248 |
Programme of Study: PMS Efarmosménī kai Perivallontikī Geōlogía kai Geōkíndynoi
Registered students: 2
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geōmorfologikés Diergasíes kai Geōperivállonta se Synthīkes Klimatikīs Metavlītótītas | Elective Courses | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
|
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600272307
|
Course Type 2021
Skills Development
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600272307
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
-Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of digital geomorphological mapping.
-Utilize various software and tools to apply advanced geomorphological mapping techniques.
-Interpret the results of digital mapping to comprehend the formation and evolution of landforms.
-Evaluate the reliability of contemporary technologies for constructing geomorphological maps.
-Communicate research findings effectively through written and oral presentations.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to Digital Geomorphological Mapping:
-Basic principles and concepts
-Historical development
-Symbolism - Legends
-Examples of geomorphological maps
-Applications
Digital Mapping Data:
-Types of data (e.g., lidar, aerial photographs, satellite images, drones)
-Data sources
-Data processing and analysis
Digital Mapping Software and Tools:
-Introduction to popular software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, Agisoft Metashape)
-Use of tools for digital mapping (e.g., creation of digital elevation models, extraction of geomorphological features)
Advanced Techniques in Digital Mapping:
-Three-dimensional visualization of relief
-Modeling for digital geomorphological mapping
Interpretation and Communication of Results:
-Data analysis and interpretation of results
-Creation of reports and presentations
-Communication of results to scientific and non-scientific audiences
Keywords
Digital geomorphological mapping, GIS, Digital data, Geomorphological analysis, Digital mapping techniques
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
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, as well within the E-Learning platforms of the Aristotle Univ. Thessaloniki
2) The teacher communicates with students through email and Facebook
3) The teacher/class evaluation is performed by the students through the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 20 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Reading Assigment | 15 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Project | 45 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 100 |
Student Assessment
Description
Oral examination in the laboratory on topics related on technical skills required for laboratory analysis practice, in combination to a given laboratory project and a written report. It does not require written examination, therefore is already adapted for students with learning disabilities.
Student Assessment methods
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
- Προτεινόμενη Βιβλιογραφία:
- Επιπρόσθετη βιβλιογραφία για μελέτη:
•Smith, M. J. (2006). Geomorphological Mapping: a professional handbook of techniques and applications. Academic Press.
•Goudie, A. S., & Entwistle, D. C. (2004). Geomorphological mapping: methods and applications. Elsevier.
•Dent, D., & Young, A. (1981). The measurement of catchment area by remote sensing techniques. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 2(3), 219-231.
•Woodget, J., Carbonneau, P. E., & Visser, F. (2015). Remote sensing and geomorphological mapping: A review. Geomorphology, 248, 184-208.
•Harmon, R. S. (1992). The application of geographical information systems (GIS) in geomorphology. Progress in Physical Geography, 16(3), 326-341.
•Howarth, P. J., Wadham, J. L., et al. (2013). Glacial geomorphological mapping: A review of approaches and frameworks. Earth-Science Reviews, 125, 59-84.
•Moore, J. M., et al. (2019). Mapping geomorphic diversity and stratigraphic complexity in the Martian northern plains with Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Context Camera images. Geomorphology, 332, 111-123.
•Gutiérrez, J., & Poljak, B. (2010). Karst geomorphology: Mapping, assessment, and conservation. Earth-Science Reviews, 102(1-2), 1-18.
Last Update
16-10-2025
