Geographical Information Systems and Modelling

Objectives

The curricular unit (UC) of GIS Modeling aims to provide a framework of concepts useful to modeling of spatially explicit processes. The course starts with an introduction to systems analysis, that provides the basis for the conception and design of real process models. The "logical" models, or models based on rules that a GIS, by itself, can support will be explored. Finally, questions related to the implementation of ecosystem services models will be explored.

General characterization

Code

200094

Credits

7.5

Responsible teacher

Vicente de Azevedo Tang

Hours

Weekly - Available soon

Total - Available soon

Teaching language

Portuguese. If there are Erasmus students, classes will be taught in English

Prerequisites

None.

Bibliography

Teaching method

Sinchronous sessions and email support. Exercises. Project implementation. The final project theme is selected by the student.

Evaluation method

Final project: 55%
Exam: 30%
1 exercise: 15%
Virtual campus: up to 2.5% bonus (maximum 2 courses)
Progression exams (-5% for each incomplete exam)

Subject matter

Module 1: Introduction to modelling.
Module 2: Rule-based models. Modelling spatial relationships with statisticis (GWR).
Module 3: Dynamic models.
Module 4: Ecosystem service models.

Programs

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