The competences that are related to the module in which the subject is included (Instrumental Materials) and their learning outcomes are the following:

M08CM03. Manage Geographic Information Systems at least at the intermediate user level and be able to autonomously learn any commercial GIS.



- Learning the basic use of the tool



- Data gathering and implementation



- Vector and raster data symbolization



- Presentation of graphical and alphanumeric results

M08CM04. Be able to identify the geographic components that take part in an analysis, work or study and transforming them into geographical concepts



- Models and data structures



- Learning raster and vector GIS analysis techniques



M08CM05.Build data processing models from the geographical components and GIS functionalities.



- Multicriteria evaluation techniques



- Taking decisions



Regarding to transversal competences, we highlight the following: Being able to use information from different sources on an applied topic, interpret it appropriately, draw significant conclusions and present them publicly.

The theoretical contents are the following:

1-Presentation of the subject.

2-Introduction to Cartography.

3-Introduction to Geographic Information Systems.

4-The process of taking decisions in Geographic Information Systems.

5-The theory of components and functionalities I: simple and complex components. Conceptualization.

6-The theory of components and functionalities II: functionalities. Modeling.



As for the practical contents to be developed, they will be the following:

1. Symbolization of vector and raster data

2. Analysis of alphanumeric /graphics data

3. Use of the Digital Elevation Model

4. Spatialization of alphanumeric data

5. Multicriteria evaluation analysis

Following the active methodologies that are being implemented in recent times, different methodologies such as by problem-based learning and collaborative learning will be applied in this subject. Specifically, during the classes, the teacher will use audiovisual material (PowerPoint and videos) to set the bases of the subject and the most complex concepts especially in the first weeks. As a complement, they will be used , as far as possible, the "Puzzle" technique, where the students will work in groups of two determined

topics and theoretical concepts that will later be presented and discussed with the rest of the class.



To address the practical problems (computer practices), a specific software will be used.

It can be QGIS or similar Geographic information Systems, in which in addition to brief explanations given by the teacher, the students, in pairs, will solve environmental problems,

commenting the results obtained by the different groups and opening a debate shift.

-Written exam (30%)



- Practical exams (40%)



- Exhibition of works (20%) and deliverables (10%)



To pass the subject, it is essential to obtain a 40% minimum grade in all the parts considered.



The student can renounce to continuous evaluation system always and when he submits this resignation in writing to the professor responsible for the subject before week 10 of the quarter. Once the resignation has been received, it must be signed by both the student and the responsible teacher, being the latter responsible for communicating it to the rest of the teachers involved. In case of resignation, the student must do a practical exam that will be 50% of the grade and another theoretical with equal value. It is necessary to obtain at least a 2 in each of the parts to be able to pass the subject.

Teacher notes
Program tutorial

Basic bibliography

BURROUG P. A. and McDONELL R.A. Principles of Geographical Information Systems. Oxford. 1997

BERNHARDSEN T. Geographic Information Systems. Viak I.T. Noruega. 1992

MONMONNIER, M. S. . Computer-assisted cartography: principles and prospects. Prentice-Hall. New Jersey. Reino Unido. 1982

TOMLINSON, R. ¿Thinking about GIS¿. ESRI Press. Redlands. California. 2003.

In-depth bibliography

Delaney, J. and K. Van Niel (2007). Geographical Information Systems: An Introduction. New York.
Burrough, P. A., McDonnell, R., McDonnell, R. A., & Lloyd, C. D. (2015). Principles of geographical information systems. Oxford university press.
Graser, A. (2013). Learning QGIS 2.0. Packt Publishing Ltd.
Heywood, I., S. Cornelius, et al. (2006). An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (Third Edition).
Longley, P. A., M. F. Goodchild, et al. (2010). Geographic Information Systems and Science.

Journals

http://www.geo-focus.org/