Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 17071/2009 - 23/07/2009
6 ECTS; 1º Ano, Anual, 8,0 T + 4,0 PL + 4,0 TP + 24,0 S , Cód. 649855.
Lecturer
- Rita Ribeiro de Carvalho Ferreira Anastácio (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Students must acquire skills in the area of Geographic Information Systems, namely in the techniques of representation of exploration, management and processing of geographical information, essential bases in the construction and visualization of thematic maps for the management of cultural heritage.
Program
1.Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
1.1 Definition of GIS
1.2 Origin and evolution of GIS
1.3 Applications to Archaeology
2. Data models
3.Coordinate Systems
3.1 Reference systems
3.2 Projections
3.3 Geo-referenced
4.GIS and maps
4.1 Inquiry data
4.2 View maps
4.3 Spatial analysis and data management
Evaluation Methodology
Evaluation by frequency or by exam:
report with practical application in GIS (ArcGis)
Bibliography
- Aronoff, S. (1989). Geographic Information Systems: a management perspective.. (Vol. I). Ottawa, Canada: WDL Publications
- Conolly, J. e Lake, M. (2006). Geographical Information Systems in Archaeology. (Vol. I). Cambridge: Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology
- Longley, P. e Goodchild, M. e Maguire, D. e Rhind, D. (2015). Geographic information science and systems. (Vol. I). USA: Wiley
- Wheatley, D. e Gillings, M. (2002). Spatial Technology and Archaeology: The Archaeological Applications of GIS. (Vol. I). London: Taylor Francis
Teaching Method
The unit is essentially practical lab. The concepts of GIS and its applications to archeology and cultural heritage will be addressed. The adopted teaching methodology includes an important component of practical application.
Software used in class
ArcGis
