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Presentation
Presentation
Knowledge and characterization of the territory. Analysis and production of maps.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 7
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP6613-11801
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
- Geography, cartography and map (Concepts and domains). - Physical characteristics of the territory: relief, hydrogaphy and climate. - Socio-economic characteristics: population, infrastructure and economic activities. - The importance of knowledge of the territory for Civil Protection (risk reduction, mitigation of its effects and emergency planning). - Portuguese Cartography. - Scales and cartographic generalization. - Cartographic projections (Concepts; From Earth models to its flat representation; Deformations). - Coordinate systems. - Cartographic symbolization (Visual variables; Color; Value; Value scales). - Thematic maps (Types and characteristics; Design and elaboration; Constituent elements). - Point, linear and area cartographic representations. Types and methodologies. - New technologies for the acquisition and visualization of geographic information.
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Objectives
Objectives
Understand and apply concepts and contents related to Geography. Understand and interpret the territory as a complex, dynamic system, where various physical, biological, social and economic factors influence each other and change over time, determining and being determined by the globalstructure. Analyze the elements, patterns and interactions that determine the structure, function and evolution of the territory, at different scales. Analyze and interpret the structure and dynamics of the territory through different methodologies: field work, cartography, aerial photography, satellite images. Present key notions in the scope of graphic and cartographic semiology. Enunciate the characteristics of the visual and cartographic language. Enumerate map functions. Identify map elements. Define visual / retinal variables and their properties. Develop critical analysis skills in Cartography.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Theoretical-practical classes with presentations, following which the presentation of concrete examples will be developed and the discussion will be promoted. Some content will be taught using practical exercises. The evaluation is continuous. There are two elements of assessment: a practical assignment with a written report and a presentation to the class and two written tests. The practical work with the weight of 40 % and the written test of 30 % each.
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References
References
CATALÃO, J. (2010) - Projeções Cartográficas. Lisboa: FCUL. DIAS, M. H. (2007) - Cartografia Temática, Programa. Lisboa, Centro de Estudos Geográficos. Programa de UC DUARTE, P. S. (2002) - Fundamentos de Cartografia. 3ª ed. Florianópolis: editora da UFSC. ISBN: 8532802192 FORDHAM, H. G. (2014) - Maps - Their History, Characteristics and Uses. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge GASPAR, J. A. (2005) - Cartas e projeções cartográficas. 3.ª ed. Lisboa: Lidel. ISBN: 9789727573714 MATEUS, A. (coord.) (2015) - Três décadas de Portugal europeu. Balanço e perspectivas. Lisboa: FFMS. MEDEIROS, C. A. (2000) - Ambiente Natural e Ocupação Humana - Uma Introdução. 4ª ed. Geografia de Portugal. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa. Livro. ISBN: 9789723316094 RAFFESTIN C. (2015) - From the Territory to the Landscape: The image as a tool for Discovery. Springer RIBEIRO, O.; LAUTENSACH, H. (2009) - Geografia de Portugal 4 v. Lisboa: Edições João Sá da Costa. ISBN: 9789729230158
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
