Concepts of traditional cartography. Main concepts of thematic maps and numerical cartography. Geographic Information Systems
(GIS): use of the QGIS software for agronomic applications.
Sistemi Informativi Territoriali - Principi e applicazioni
Federica Migliaccio, Daniela Carrion
Learning Objectives
The aim of the course is to teach the main principles of the use of the QGIS software, transmitting to the students the necessary skills for the management of their cartography and widening their professional fields.
Teaching Methods
Lectures: 26
Laboratory/practice: 22
Type of Assessment
test on the subjects of lectures and laboratory.
Preparation of a GIS project.
Course program
Concepts of traditional cartography.
Concepts of numerical cartography. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Use of the QGIS software: vector and raster cartography, set up of projection systems, creation of vector maps (editing), creation of layouts, geo-referencing of raster images, use of external mapping services, GPS-GIS applications in the agronomic field, use of the main plugins.