Cartographic Sciences and Data Aquisition

The curricular unit is based on theoretical and pratical synchronous sessions (e-learning). The theoretical and pratical sessions include presentation of concepts and resolution of exercises.

The learning is done through exercises, some of them compulsory. There is a final project oriented by the professor, which topic is select by the student according to their individual/professional experiences.

REGULAR PERIOD (1st call):

1.Progression Tests (10%)

2.Final Exam (30%)

3.Final project (50%)

4.Oral presentation of the project (10%).

RESIT PERIOD (2nd call): not applicable.

RULES:

- All the evaluation elements are mandatory for approval.

- The exam is solved on the e-learning platform on the day and time indicated in the study program’s calendar.

- The report must be prepared individually, in Portuguese or English, as indicated on the e-learning platform.

- Reports submitted after the deadline will have a penalty of 0.5 points for each day of delay. The maximum delay allowed is 7 days.

- Reports not submitted on the e-learning platform will be rejected.

The curricular unit is organized in 4 Learning Units (LU):

LU 1 - Elements of geodesy

     Introduction

     Earth models

     Coordinates systems

     Geodetic and altimetry references

LU 2 - Elements of Cartography

     Introduction

     Map projections

     Referencing systems

     Knowing and understanding maps

LU 3 - Techniques for cartographic data acquisition    

     Introduction

     Topographic methods

     Photogrammetry

     Other Techniques

LU 4 - Sources, transformations and data quality

     Introduction

     Coordinates transformation

     Quality of geographic information