3 ECTS credits
80 u studietijd

Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4009220DNR voor alle studenten in het 1e semester met een inleidend master niveau.

Semester
1e semester
Inschrijving onder examencontract
Niet mogelijk
Beoordelingsvoet
Beoordeling (0 tot 20)
2e zittijd mogelijk
Ja
Onderwijstaal
Engels
Faculteit
Faculteit Wetenschappen en Bio-ingenieurswetensch.
Verantwoordelijke vakgroep
Geografie
Onderwijsteam
Francesc Baró Porras (titularis)
Onderdelen en contacturen
12 contacturen Hoorcollege
15 contacturen Werkvormen en Praktische Oef.
15 contacturen Zelfwerk en -studie
Inhoud

Geographic information technology has vast potential for solving complex environmental and societal management and planning problems. Over the last 15 years geographical information systems (GIS) have evolved from research instruments to widely used tools for decision-making support, and interest in GIS technology continues to grow. In the course "Introduction to GIS" the most important principles of geographical information science are described. The course includes a review of commonly used models (raster and vector) for representing and storing spatial information and discusses basic techniques for the analysis of spatial data. The theoretical part of the course is supplemented by five practical training sessions using a free and open-source GIS software.

Studiemateriaal
Digitaal cursusmateriaal (Vereist) : Theory: course notes available
Digitaal cursusmateriaal (Vereist) : Practicals: manuals vector and raster GIS available including a description of software used, exercises and solutions
Handboek (Aanbevolen) : Concepts and Techniques in Geographic Information Systems, Lo, C.P., Yeung, A.K.W., 2nd, BIB, 9780131495029, 2007
Handboek (Aanbevolen) : Fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems, DeMers, M.N., 4th, John Wiley & Sons, 9780470129067, 2009
Handboek (Aanbevolen) : Geographic Information Science and Systems, Longley, P.A., Goodchild, M., Maguire, D.J. and Rhind, D.W., 4th, Wiley Higher Education, 9781118676950, 2016
Handboek (Aanbevolen) : GIS Fundamentals, A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, Bolstad, P., 6th, XanEdu Publishing, Inc., 9781593995522, 2019
Handboek (Aanbevolen) : GIS in Sustainable Urban Planning and Management, A Global Perspective, van Maarseveen, M., Martinez, J., Flacke, J., Boca Raton CRC Press, 9781138505551, 2018
Handboek (Aanbevolen) : An Introduction to Using GIS in Marine Biology, Supplementary Workbook One: Creating Maps of Species Distribution, MacLeod, C., 2nd, PSLS, 9780956897435, 2013
Bijkomende info

This is an introductory course to GIS, so no previous knowledge in this field is required. Attendance to the theory sessions is highly recommended and attendance to the practical sessions is mandatory.

Leerresultaten

General compentencies

After successful completion of the course the student should:

- have knowledge of different spatial data models and how these models are implemented in GIS software;

- have knowledge of main spatial reference systems and coordinate transformations;
- have a proper understanding of how raster GIS and vector GIS models are used for spatial problem solving;
- master the concept of map algebra and how this concept is applied for multi-criteria analysis;
- be able to define an entity-relationship model for structuring a database and to translate the E-R model into a relational data model;
- be able to define a flowchart for solving a particular spatial problem, making use of available GIS operations;
- have developed the practical skills to perform spatial analysis using raster or vector data in a GIS software.
 

Beoordelingsinformatie

De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Schriftelijk bepaalt 50% van het eindcijfer

Examen Praktijk bepaalt 50% van het eindcijfer

Binnen de categorie Examen Schriftelijk dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:

  • Theory exam met een wegingsfactor 50 en aldus 50% van het totale eindcijfer.

    Toelichting: Through the theory written exam (closed book), students will have to demonstrate their knowledge on spatial data models, spatial reference systems, and spatial analysis in raster and vector GIS, based on the theory lectures. The written exam will follow a multiple-choice format. Following VUB regulations, the multiple-choice exam will be graded by positive scoring using a ‘Higher Pass Mark’ (standard setting). So, no points will be deducted for a wrong answer. On the other hand, the possibility of getting a correct answer by guessing will be incorporated in the final score by increasing the pass mark. For example: the ‘Higher Pass Mark’ for a multiple-choice exam with 40 four-choice questions is 25. In that case, you will have to answer 25 of the 40 questions correctly to get a 10/20. The exact ‘Higher Pass Mark’ for the exam and the exact conversion table will be communicated in writing on Canvas and in the exam instructions.

Binnen de categorie Examen Praktijk dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:

  • Practical exam met een wegingsfactor 50 en aldus 50% van het totale eindcijfer.

    Toelichting: Through the practical exam, students will have to demonstrate their practical skills in using GIS software to independently solve a geo-spatial problem.

Aanvullende info mbt evaluatie

In order to pass for this course students should obtain a total average score of minimum 10/20 considering both the theoretical and the practical part of the evaluation. However, when the score is below 8/20 for either the theory part or the practical part, the total score for the course will be set equal to the lowest score of both partial evaluations.

If the student obtains at least a score of 8/20 for a part of the evaluation (theoretical or practical exam), that partial mark is transferred to the second evaluation period and/or to the next academic year. Students may not relinquish partial marks.

Toegestane onvoldoende
Kijk in het aanvullend OER van je faculteit na of een toegestane onvoldoende mogelijk is voor dit opleidingsonderdeel.

Academische context

Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Master of Geography: Standard track (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Urban Studies: Standard track (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management: Standaard traject (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Biology: Ecology and Biodiversity (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master in de stedenbouw en de ruimtelijke planning: Traject 1 (Bachelor via SCH of VRB)
Master in de stedenbouw en de ruimtelijke planning: Traject 2 (Master op dossier)
Master in de stedenbouw en de ruimtelijke planning: Traject 3 (Bachelor of Master rechtstr)