4 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 15,0 T + 15,0 TP
Lecturer
Prerequisites
Not apply
Objectives
Acquire skills in the area of Geographic Information Systems, namely in the techniques of representation of geographic information exploration, management and processing.
Program
1.Introduction to geographic information technologies;
2.Data representation models
3.Georeferencing and Coordinate Systems
4.Spatial positioning techniques in the acquisition of geographic information;
5.Geoprocessing and cartographic production
Evaluation Methodology
Evaluation:
- Practical work in GIS (Report)
Bibliography
- Conolly, J. e Lake, M. (2006). Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology. (Vol. I). Cambridge : Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology
- Burrough, P. (1998). Principles of Geographical Information Systems. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-333). Oxford: Oxford University Press
- Gillings, M. e Wheatley, D. (2002). Spatial Technology and Archaeology: The Archaeological Applications of GIS.. (Vol. 1). London: Taylor Francis
- Matos, J. (2008). Fundamentos de Informação Geográfica. (Vol. 1). Lisboa: Lidel
Teaching Method
Theoretical-practical classes based on the teaching / learning processes that combine exposure, demonstration and application in practical case studies using GIS software.
Software used in class
ArcGis
