Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

lgeo1342  2018-2019  Louvain-la-Neuve

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Clapuyt François (compensates Vanwambeke Sophie); Vanwambeke Sophie;
Language
French
Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 -To develop an understanding of the basic principles and of the functionalities of a Geographical Information System, including spatial data acquisition, storage, and manipulation, spatial analysis techniques, and the creation and presentation of a GIS. -To master the use of a GIS software (e.g. ArcView GIS and its extension Spatial Analyst) -To develop the competence to present and analyse spatial data within the frame of a GIS.
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Faculty or entity
GEOG


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Public Health

Master [120] in History of Art and Archaeology : General

Bachelor in Geography : General

Master [120] in Population and Development Studies

Minor in Geography