GIS FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

The course will be divided in three main parts:

FIRST PART (elements of theoretical cartography and mapping techniques)
- Definitions, purposes of the maps, the power of maps
- Shape of the Earth, datums, projections, coordinate systems, scale, conventional signs and symbols and practice on maps (e.g. calculus of coordinates).

SECOND PART (theoretical part of GIS)
- Introduction to GIS (definitions, importance in territorial studies)
- Elements of Digital Earth
- Construction phases of a GIS project
- Data models (raster and vector)
- Structure and basics of ArcGIS

THIRD PART (practical activities)
- Add / import existing data, web-based maps services
- Introduction to Partecipatory GIS
- Digitize new features
- Creation of a map in ArcGIS and use of symbology
- Selection and queries
- Geo-referencing (historical maps, vertical photos, ...)
- Simple geo-processing operations and analysis

All parts of the course will use real applications of cartography and GIS in territorial studies and research, with particular attention to local and participatory development (both in Italian and international contexts).