Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Vanwambeke Sophie;
Language
French
Prerequisites
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | -To develop an understanding of the basic principles and of the functionalities of a Geographical Information System, including spatial data acquisition, storage, and manipulation, spatial analysis techniques, and the creation and presentation of a GIS. -To master the use of a GIS software (e.g. ArcView GIS and its extension Spatial Analyst) -To develop the competence to present and analyse spatial data within the frame of a GIS. |
Content
Develop an understanding of the basic principles and functionalities of a geographic information system, including acquisition, storage, and processing of spatial data, spatial analysis methods, the creation and presentation of a GIS. Master the use of a GIS software (eg ArcView GIS and the "spatial analyst extension"). Develop the capacity to present and analyse spatial data in a GIS.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Lectures integrating elements of flipped classroom and presentations by professionals. Practical sessions.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Theory: written exam during the session (30%), course activities (continued evaluation and a presentation on geotechnology) (20%); practicals (50%): written practical exam in the session.
Same modalities in the second session. The marks of course activities are attached to each exam session in the academic year.
Same modalities in the second session. The marks of course activities are attached to each exam session in the academic year.
Online resources
https://moodleucl.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=14787
Teaching materials
- matériel sur moodle
Faculty or entity
GEOG
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Public Health
Advanced Master in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences
Minor in Geography
Master [120] in Population and Development Studies
Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology : General