• Cotutela con mondo esterno
• MOOC

The goal of the course is to enable students to use geographical information as a primary source of information for analysis of the landscape and as a starting point for further action (e.g., landscape and infrastructure design, interpretation of urban and rural landscapes, etc.) . The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects through a project work. The course will take advantage on Innovative didactics actions specifically cooperation external research institutions (CNR-IREA and CNR-IIA) and MOOC contents.

Lectures, exercise sessions and project work will allow students to:

• Understand how geographical data are produced (instruments and techniques) to evaluate which product is more suitable for each specific purpose
• Analyze and understand the goals, assumptions and requirements associated to a geographical data (e.g., vector layer, othophotos, DTMs, etc.)
• Understand the value of multi-temporal datasets (e.g., historical maps and cartography) and how to integrate them with current data sets
• Understand the principles of a Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Realize analysis by using GIS tools
• Define the role of a Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) and Open Data Platforms and Hubs
• Communicate in a technically appropriate way the results of their analysis and share them with adequate tools

• Introduction to history of cartography problem statements and solutions along the centuries (metrical and non-metrical maps)
• Cartographical data bases currently used (scale 1:1000 to 1:10000) with discussion of different types of maps, projection systems and reference systems an Italian and European level
• Instruments and techniques used for the production of cartographic products (Photogrammetric methods, GNSS and LiDAR applications)
• Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS) basic concepts and applications
• Practical exercise on GIS (georeferncing, production of new layer, query and analysis on data sets)
• Open Data Platforms and Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI)
• Interoperability between different data sources

A project work is designed as part of the course. The objective of project is to help students in applying the approaches and principles covered during the class. The project can be carried out in small groups of students (3-5 students each group). Project topics will be introduced during the first class and discusses through the entire semester. Project outcomes are expected to be released at fixed deadlines. The project work will include class discussions supervised by the course instructor and by some tutors coming from external research institutions (CNR-IREA and CNR-IIA). 

No specific entry requirements are requested

Evacuations will be based on: (i) an oral exam at the end of the course and (ii) a presentation of the project developed.  The oral exam will cover all the topics covered during classes. The evaluation of projects will be based on the produced GIS mock-up (documentation, data sources, etc.) and on a presentation of the results.

During the final exam students:

• Should demonstrate a deep understanding of the role of geographical data as primary source of information for landscape analysis
• Should demonstrate a deep understanding on how to carry out a proper analysis by using the tools introduced during the course
• Should answer in an appropriate way to questions and issues that may be raise up during the discussion of their project activity
• Should demonstrate to be able to carry out a team work