ISMAT 25911

Geographic Information Systems - GIS

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) course introduces students to the understanding of territory as an organised structure of spatial information. GIS is approached as a system for representing, analysing and integrating data, applied to Architecture, Urbanism, Urban Design and Spatial Planning. The course covers GIS fundamentals, geographic data models, BIM-GIS integration, Spatial Data Infrastructures and territorial Digital Twins. Students progressively develop a research project applied to a national or regional strategic instrument. Practical components and experimentation with GIS tools will be developed, whenever appropriate, in articulation with CITAI-DATA, Integrated Territorial Data Platform Axis, as a context for applied research and technological experimentation.
• ProgramaProgramme

  CP1. GIS fundamentals: concepts, components, layers, vector and raster models, georeferencing, scale and accuracy. CP2. GIS, CAD and BIM: differences, complementarities, BIM-GIS integration and interoperability. CP3. Spatial Data Infrastructures: SNIG, open data, geographic services and territorial platforms. CP4. Territorial Digital Twins: concept, structure, spatial data integration, indicators and monitoring. CP5. GIS applied to Urbanism and Spatial Planning: reading, analysis and decision support. CP6. Territorial policy instruments in Portugal: SDGs, Circular Cities, PROT Algarve, PNPOT and REOT. CP7. Development of a conceptual GIS model applied to the research topic: data, layers, attributes, indicators and representation.
• ObjectivosObjectives

  O1: Understand the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems as systems for representing, analysing and organising territorial data. O2: Distinguish GIS, CAD and BIM, recognising BIM-GIS integration possibilities. O3: Critically interpret territorial policy instruments and identify the spatial data required for their analysis and monitoring. O4: Structure a conceptual GIS model with layers, attributes and indicators appropriate to the research topic. O5: Understand the principles of territorial Digital Twins and their relationship with spatial data infrastructures. O6: Develop research, synthesis, representation and scientific communication skills applied to Architecture, Urbanism and Spatial Planning.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  ArcGIS. (2022). The Foundation for Digital Twins: Creating the Sustainable Infrastructure of the Future. Esri. Direção-Geral do Território. (2021). Modelo de Dados para o Plano Diretor Municipal (Vols. 1-2). DGT. Direção-Geral do Território. (2023). Normas e Especificações Técnicas da Cartografia Topográfica (v. 2.0). DGT. ESRI. (2021). GIS and BIM Integration for Sustainable AEC Industry Practices. Geospatial World. ESRI. (2022). Geospatial Digital Twins. Esri. QGIS Project. (2024). Gentle GIS Introduction. QGIS Project. *Lamas, J. M. R. G. (2000). Morfologia urbana e desenho da cidade. Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. *Salgueiro, T. B. (1992). A cidade em Portugal: Uma geografia urbana. Afrontamento. *Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Sage. * Disponível na Biblioteca do ISMAT.  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  M1: Theoretical-practical classes combining brief conceptual input with immediate application to the research topics. M2: Research-based learning through the progressive development of a scientific article, individually or in groups of two students. M3: Critical analysis of territorial policy instruments and guided classroom discussion. M4: Applied development of a conceptual GIS model related to the research topic. M5: Review and tutorial sessions during May, focused on improving the article and the GIS model. M6: Demonstrations and experimentation with GIS tools in articulation with CITAI-DATA, Integrated Territorial Data Platform Axis.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  2
• NaturezaNature

  Optional
• EstágioInternship

  Não