This biannual learning unit is being organized in 2025-2026
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Main themes
This course introduces Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools for data visualization. It also covers interactive and digital workflows for data sharing and visualization. Students will explore methods for producing multi-scale urban cartographies and learn to disseminate them effectively through static and dynamic 2D and 3D interfaces.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
Specific Learning OutcomesBy the end of this course, students will be able to:
General Learning OutcomesIn line with the program’s learning outcomes (LOs), this course contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LOs:
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Teaching methods
The course is organised into 12 sessions lasting 2½ hours each, alternating between theory and practice:
• 6 theory lectures with visual aids (projector) presenting the fundamental concepts
• 6 supervised practical sessions on GIS software with activity sheets
• A progressive approach combining the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and immediate application
• Concrete case studies from the fields of architecture and urban planning
• Individual tutorials on computers
• 6 theory lectures with visual aids (projector) presenting the fundamental concepts
• 6 supervised practical sessions on GIS software with activity sheets
• A progressive approach combining the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and immediate application
• Concrete case studies from the fields of architecture and urban planning
• Individual tutorials on computers
Evaluation methods
Continuous assessment: activity sheets filled out during practical sessions (6 sheets) and assessed on the day of the examination• Final examination: written questionnaire including theoretical questions and practical procedures
Assessment criteria:
- Mastery of fundamental theoretical concepts of GIS and cartography
- Quality of practical exercises and compliance with technical instructions
- Ability to critically analyse cartographic representations
- Accuracy in the application of interpolation and data processing methods
- Rigour in the application of cartographic rules and graphic semiology
Assessment criteria:
- Mastery of fundamental theoretical concepts of GIS and cartography
- Quality of practical exercises and compliance with technical instructions
- Ability to critically analyse cartographic representations
- Accuracy in the application of interpolation and data processing methods
- Rigour in the application of cartographic rules and graphic semiology
Online resources
Moodle platform with course materials, exercise data, and activity sheets.
Bibliography
• Béguin M., Pumain D., La représentation des données géographiques, Armand Colin, 2017
• Bertin J., Sémiologie graphique, EHESS, 1967, 431 p.
• Bordin, P. (2002). SIG : concepts, outils et données. Paris : Hermès Science Publications, 259 p.
• Caloz R., Collet C., Analyse spatiale de l'information géographique, Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes, 2001, 379 p.
• Collet, C. (1992). Systèmes d’information géographique en mode image. Lausanne : Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes, 186 p.
• Denègre J., Salgé F., Les systèmes d'information géographique, PUF, 2004, 127 p.
• Neteler, M. & Mitasova, H. (2008). Open Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach. 3rd ed., New York : Springer, 406 p.
• Zanin, C. & Trémélo, M.-L. (2016). Savoir-faire une carte : aide à la conception et à la réalisation d’une carte thématique. 2e éd., Paris : Belin, 224 p.
• Documentation technique du logiciel QGIS utilisé
• Bertin J., Sémiologie graphique, EHESS, 1967, 431 p.
• Bordin, P. (2002). SIG : concepts, outils et données. Paris : Hermès Science Publications, 259 p.
• Caloz R., Collet C., Analyse spatiale de l'information géographique, Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes, 2001, 379 p.
• Collet, C. (1992). Systèmes d’information géographique en mode image. Lausanne : Presses polytechniques et universitaires romandes, 186 p.
• Denègre J., Salgé F., Les systèmes d'information géographique, PUF, 2004, 127 p.
• Neteler, M. & Mitasova, H. (2008). Open Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach. 3rd ed., New York : Springer, 406 p.
• Zanin, C. & Trémélo, M.-L. (2016). Savoir-faire une carte : aide à la conception et à la réalisation d’une carte thématique. 2e éd., Paris : Belin, 224 p.
• Documentation technique du logiciel QGIS utilisé
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