The course intends to develop the following knowledge concerning the educational objectives of the course of study.
Traditional cartography: definition of the topographic map; reference surfaces; datum, cartographic projections; coordinates; reading of topographic maps; altimetry.
Digital cartography: vector and raster data; introduction of using QGIS software to create thematic maps.
GPS: operating principles and GPS-GIS applications.
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Learning Objectives
Knowledge and understanding: consolidate the knowledge and methodologies necessary for correctly interpreting the rural territory through traditional and numerical cartography.
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding through tools and software to survey green areas and the landscape.
Making judgments: acquire the ability to understand and characterize the different intervention scenarios.
Communication skills: acquire a specific technical language of traditional and digital cartography; interact in multidisciplinary professional contexts.
Learning skills: students can read topographic maps, create digital thematic maps by managing territorial information data, and use land surveying tools (GPS).
Prerequisites
Mathematics
Teaching Methods
Frontal teaching lessons: 30 hours divided as follows
- traditional cartography with practical exercises 24 hours
- GPS theory and operating principles 3 hours
- principles of digital cartography, vector/raster primitives, reference systems 3 hours
Laboratory activity (total hours): 18 hours divided as follows
- Software interface 2 hours
- vector data management, 4 hours
- management of vector data, 4 hours
- raster data management, OGC services 3 hours
- vector data editing 3 hours
- layout 2 hours
Type of Assessment
During the course, there will be 3 ongoing tests on the course topics.
- Test 1, traditional cartography: an examination of knowledge of topographic map concepts; reference surfaces; datum, map projections (from 18 to 30/30);
- Test 2, traditional cartography: check of knowledge on the correct interpretation of topographic maps (coordinate systems, altimetry) (from 18 to 30/30);
- Test 3, digital cartography and GPS: the elaboration and subsequent oral discussion of a GIS project will be required. GPS knowledge will be verified through an oral exam (from 18 to 30/30).
The average marks obtained in the three tests will determine the final score.
Course program
Cartography;
Definition of the topographic map;
Reference surfaces: spheroid and ellipsoid;
Coordinate systems (Planimetric and geographical coordinates);
Definition of global and local datum;
Digital cartography: vector data and raster data;
QGIS Software:
Software interface
vector data management,
management of vector data
raster data management, OGC services
vector data editing
layout of thematic maps on historical gardens
Global positioning systems (GPS), principles and applications.
Sustainable Development Goals 2030
During the lessons, reference will be made to some objectives of the 2030 Agenda:
11 - Sustainable cities and communities
13 - Climate action