ΟΔΗΓΟΣ ΕΙΣΑΚΤΕΩΝ ΠΡΩΤΟΕΤΩΝ 2025

COURSE OUTLINE



(1) General

School:Social Sciences
Academic Unit:Geography
Level of studies:Undergraduate
Course Code:GEO 200Semester:C
Course Title:GIS
Independent Teaching ActivitiesWeekly Teaching HoursCredits
Lecture2
Laboratory practice2
Course total5
Course Type:Required
Prerequisite Courses:,
Language of Instruction and ExaminationsGreek
Is the course offered to Erasmus students:No
Course Website (Url):https://geography.aegean.gr/pps/index_en.php?content=0&lesson=200


(2) Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

The main aim of this course is to introduce students to basic concepts of GIS and their utility to geographical studies.

The successful completion of the course will allow the students to:

  • Gain an understanding on basic issues in GIS
  • Acquire expertise in the use of open source GIS software.
  • Take the right decisions regarding the management and analysis of spatial data

General Competences

  1. Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology

  2. Working independently

  3. Project planning and management

  4. Production of free, creative and inductive thinking


(3) Syllabus

This main aim of the course is to familiarise students with basic spatial data analysis.

The first section revises basic GIS concepts regarding the type of data used, data input, data editing, data conversions (Vector to Raster and Raster to Vector), data filtering using logical queries, data coding, coordinates transformation and projection systems.

In the second section students become familiar with data analysis and how can they use a GIS to deal with real world problems. Specifically a land suitability analysis is carried out based on Boolean overlay techniques (such as buffer, clip, union) and map algebra. Working with 2.5D surface data (spatial interpolation) and learning the basics of GPS technology are also part of the course.


(4) Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation

Delivery:
face-to-face
Use of Information and Communication Technology:
Use of PC and suitable software (QGIS) for the exersises.
Teaching Methods:
ActivitySemester workload
Lecture26
Laboratory practice26
Project52
Non-supervised study26
Performance evaluation/Exams2
Course total132
Student Performance Evaluation
Normal exam period (February): 70% written exams, and 30% two (2) nonelective computer based exersises. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resits (June/September): : 100% written exams (or 70% in case the students lost more than two (2) computer labs.). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Computer practicals are required. Only two (2) justified absences are allowed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Evaluation rules apply to all students without exemptions.


(5) Attached Bibliography

  1. Hatzopoulos, 2012. Geospatial Informatics and Topography, Tziola and Sons Publishers,Athens (in greek)
  2. Koutsopoulos K., 2017. Geographical Informations Systems and Spatial Analysis, Disigma Publishers, 2nd Edition, Athens (in greek).
  3. Longley P., Goodchild M., Maguire D. and Rhind D., 2006, Geographic Information Systems and Science, (greek translation). Kleidarithmos Publishers
  4. Lo C. P. and Yeung A.K.W. 2005. Concepts and Techniques of Geographic Information Systems. Prentice Hall.
  5. Κάβουρας, Μ., Δάρρα, Α., Κονταξάκη, Σ., Τομαή, Ε., 2016. Επιστήμη Γεωγραφικής Πληροφορίας - Αρχές και Τεχνολογίες. [ηλεκτρ. βιβλ.] Αθήνα:Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Ακαδημαϊκών Βιβλιοθηκών. Διαθέσιμο στο: http://hdl.handle.net/11419/6392
  6. Χαλκιάς, Χ., Γκούσια, Μ., 2015. Γεωγραφική ανάλυση με την αξιοποίηση της γεωπληροφορικής. [ηλεκτρ. βιβλ.] Αθήνα:Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Ακαδημαϊκών Βιβλιοθηκών. Διαθέσιμο στο: http://hdl.handle.net/11419/4546
  7. Τσούλος, Λ., Σκοπελίτη, Α., Στάμου, Λ. 2015. Χαρτογραφική σύνθεση και απόδοση σε ψηφιακό περιβάλλον. [ηλεκτρ. βιβλ.] Αθήνα:Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Ακαδημαϊκών Βιβλιοθηκών. Διαθέσιμο στο: http://hdl.handle.net/11419/2506