6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 15,0 T + 15,0 PL + 15,0 TP
Lecturer
- Rita Ribeiro de Carvalho Ferreira Anastácio
Prerequisites
Not apply
Objectives
Students should acquire skills in the area of Geographic Information Systems, namely in the techniques of representation of geographic information exploration, management and processing.
Program
Definition of GIS
Origin and evolution of GIS
Applications to Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
Data models
Reference systems and projections
Geo-referenced sites / objects
Inquiry data
View maps
Spatial analysis and data management
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous evaluation:
- Practical exercises in GIS - 70%
- Theoretical test with consultation - 30%
Assessment by examination: Practical work in GIS + Report
Bibliography
- Burrough, P. (1998). Principles of Geographical Information Systems. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-333). Oxford: Oxford University Press
- Aronoff, S. (1989). Geographic Information Systems: a management perspective.. (Vol. I). Ottawa, Canada: WDL Publications
- Wheatley, D. e Gillings, M. (2002). Spatial Technology and Archaeology: The Archaeological Applications of GIS.. (Vol. I). London: Taylor Francis
- Conolly, J. e Lake, M. (2006). Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology. (Vol. I). Cambridge : Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology
Teaching Method
This unit will have an exhibition component, underpinned by appropriate multimedia resources and complemented with presentation of case studies.
Software used in class
ArcGis
