ΟΔΗΓΟΣ ΕΙΣΑΚΤΕΩΝ ΠΡΩΤΟΕΤΩΝ 2025

COURSE OUTLINE



(1) General

School:Social Sciences
Academic Unit:Geography
Level of studies:Undergraduate
Course Code:GEO 484Semester:G
Course Title:Geoinformatics
Independent Teaching ActivitiesWeekly Teaching HoursCredits
Course total5
Course Type:Optional
Prerequisite Courses:None
Language of Instruction and ExaminationsEnglish
Is the course offered to Erasmus students:Ýes
Course Website (Url):https://geography.aegean.gr/pps/index_en.php?content=0&lesson=484


(2) Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

General Competences

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

  2. Working in an international environment

  3. Showing social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues

  4. Production of free, creative and inductive thinking


(3) Syllabus

Introduction to the basic concepts of geoinformatics and its methods for the study of spatial problems. Through examples and an overview of methods, students gain a good understanding of the wide range of applications and techniques used in geographic data analysis, cartography, geographic database management, remote sensing, and the use of GIS to study natural disasters.


(4) Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation

Delivery:
Lectures with physical presence.
Use of Information and Communication Technology:
Basic demonstration of GIS tools and related geographic data analysis  software.
Teaching Methods:
ActivitySemester workload
Lecture36
Non-supervised study36
Project40
Course total112
Student Performance Evaluation
Final exams and individual project.


(5) Attached Bibliography

  • O'Sullivan D. and Unwin, D.J. (2003): Geographic Information Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, New York
  • Ηaining, R. (2003): Spatial Data Analysis: Theory and Practice, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK
  • Bailey, T.C. and Gatrell, A.C. (1995): Interactive Spatial Data Analysis, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey