Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Geographic Information Systems (250808) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Contents

To use browsers and GIS tools to search geographic information. Edit its metadata, and assign or change its cartographic reference system Search and download maps on the web, through catalogs and Web services Several kind of cartography and metadata, located on remote servers, will be displayed through a WMS (Web Map Service) from a GIS software.

Dedication

1h Large group + 2h Laboratory classes + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Data structures: vector, raster, 3D and network Description of concepts and GIS files with graphic and alphanumeric information with different data structures.

Specific Objectives

To know files and data format of the model vector, raster and 3D. Make conversions formats. Visualize and manage maps in different formats and structures with GIS software

Dedication

6h Large group + 4h Laboratory classes + 14h Self Study
Total: 24h

Measuring elements amb GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) in GIS format, with attributes associated with the method differential GPS (DGPS or GPS for GIS). Managing this information in a GIS tool for future reference and use.

Dedication

2h Laboratory classes + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m

Physical foundations of remote sensing. The electromagnetic spectrum and radiometric terminology. Platforms and sensors Project Copernicus. Combination of spectral bands and visual interpretation of the image Analysis tools, supervised and unsupervised classification of spectral images to obtain thematic maps in GIS format. Explanation of different remote sensing applications. Radar images and applications (subsidence estimation) Description instrumentation, types and details Treatment of satellite images from different sensors and times with GIS software Remote sensing assignment

Specific Objectives

Introduce other methods of obtaining geographic information (with techniques of remote sensing by satellite or airborne platform, such as LIDAR), which can be built and managed in a GIS. Using image processing software with GIS

Dedication

4h Large group + 5h Laboratory classes + 12h 36m Self Study
Total: 21h 36m

Spatial analysis with raster, vector data and from digital elevation models (DEM) Combine maps of various formats for response to a specific problem or take decisions. Perform simulations of events. Generate new spatial information from maps available. Multi-criteria analysis for decision making, such as landslide susceptibiliy, natural hazard risk assessment, etc.

Dedication

4h Large group + 4h Laboratory classes + 11h 12m Self Study
Total: 19h 12m

Knowing the database tools and spatial analysis that allow the optimum workflow to solve specific problems in GIS Diagram Design GIS workflow tool for solving problems in real projects. GIS and remote sensing project

Dedication

5h Medium group + 8h Laboratory classes + 18h 12m Self Study
Total: 31h 12m