Innovations in Digital Mapping

This course introduces students to the fast-evolving fields of digital mapping and their application to urban development.

The course concerns an introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Theory, methods, techniques and applications are illustrated in lectures, seminars, demonstrations and practical exercises. Issues that will be covered are: GIS concept, the raster and vector principles, data capture, data modelling, handling of attribute tabular data, spatial analysis and query, mapping layout etc.

By the end of course students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of critical trends and debates in the uses of social media
2. Apply knowledge in GIS and other tools in the design of programmes and projects
3. Critically examine the emerging strengths and weaknesses of digital media and its application to decision-making and improved programmes
4. Apply acquired knowledge and skills solving a variety of tasks related to geographic analysis and physical planning.

Concentrated workshops with lectures and practical methods training.