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17334
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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 |
Geographical Information Sciences Course Attendance.
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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 using GIS.
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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-thenetwork-
analyst-guide-book.htm.
Diversos artigos científicos e dissertações de mestrado com aplicação de SIG nas temáticas abordadas na Unidade Curricular.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
This course is taught during the first academic semester. It comprises a total of 210 hours, including 30 hours of instructor contact, 170 hours of independent student work, and 10 hours for assessment. Successful completion of the course awards students 7.5 ECTS. Classes are structured into two types: Theoretical lectures (T), which focus on a comprehensive understanding of facts, concepts, and principles; and Theoretical-practical classes (TP), where students apply course content to solve small-scale practical problems.
Assessment is conducted in two ways: Continuous assessment, which includes a practical exercise (40%) and an individual assignment on network analysis using GIS (60%); or an alternative final exam (100%) for eligible students.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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