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16648
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Year |
1
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Semester |
S1
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ECTS Credits |
7,5
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Workload |
T(10H)/TP(20H)
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Scientific area |
Sistemas de Informação Geográfica
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Entry requirements |
Attendance at Geographic Information Sciences Curricular Unit.
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Learning outcomes |
The course aims to provide students with skills for the use of Geographic Information Systems in the spatial analysis of network vector systems. The following competencies are transmitted to students: (a) Understanding the concepts of network, network model and network analysis operations. (b) Ability to execute the main types of network analysis (shortest path, closest facility, origin-destination cost matrix, service area, vehicle routing and location-allocation).
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Syllabus |
1. Network concept and introduction to network analysis. 2. GIS vector model for network analysis: graph, node, link, topological properties, attributes (impedance, turns, elevation and direction). 3. Network analysis operations: shortest path, closest facility, origin-destination cost matrix, service area, vehicle routing and location-allocation. 4. Applications of network analysis.
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Main Bibliography |
Matos, J. (2008). Fundamentos de Informação Geográfica, 5º Edição. Lidel. ISBN: 978-972-757-514-5. Bolstad, P. (2016). GIS Fundamentals, 5th Edition, Eider Press. ISBN: 978-1-50669-587-7. Chang, K. (2012). Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 978-0-07-336931-0. Heywood, I., Cornelius, S, Carver, S. (2011). An Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, 4th Edition, Pearson. ISBN: 978-0-273-72259-5. Fischer, M. (2006). Spatial Analysis and GeoComputation (selected essays), Springer. ISBN: 978-3-540-35729-2. ESRI. (2020). Network Analyst Tutorial – Guide book. https://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/extensions/network-analyst/what-is-the-network-analyst-guide-book.htm. Several scientific articles and master's dissertations with application of GIS in the addressed course topics.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
This course takes place during the 2nd semester and consists of 30 hours of contact with the teacher, 170 hours of student autonomous work and 10 hours for evaluation (total: 210 hours). The course is credited with 7.5 ECTS. The course is structured with theoretical classes T (comprehensive learning of facts, concepts and principles) and theoretical-practical classes – TP (presentation of small practical examples and application of theoretical concepts to solve practical problems). Evaluation is performed in two phases: periodic evaluation with test (50%) and continuous evaluation with one practical problem (50%); final exam for admitted students (50% exam + 50% practical problem).
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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