GEOMATICS APPLIED TO THE VALORIZATION OF GEO-RESOURCES AND GEO-TOURISM

Module GEOPETROLOGY

The course in Geomatics applied to the valorization of geo-resources and geo-tourism within the framework of the Master's degree in Designing sustainable, cultural, and nature-based tourism has the main aim of introducing students to the use of the fundamental principles of geosciences with the aid of IT methodologies. More specifically, the course intends to provide students with useful and versatile tools aimed at acquiring, integrating, analyzing, processing, storing, distributing, and making interoperable georeferenciable spatial data in both raster and vector formats of geonaturalistic interest. 

The course is divided into 3 CFUs of face-to-face lectures for a total of 18 hours during which theoretical knowledge related to the operations of: Georeferencing, Digitization, Database management, Thematic extraction and Multiple view layouts. 

Additional 3 CFU of laboratory lectures, for a total of additional 18 hours are imparted, in parallel with the theoretical ones, for the acquisition of the basic principles of information technology applied to geotouristic land use. In the second part of the workshop course, the use of ArcGis PRO software will be introduced directly in the computer classroom (equipped with networked PCs that can be managed remotely from a server PC).

Theoretical/practical notions on the use of mobile APPs for geo-touristic fruition of a territory (e.g., Gaia GPS) will also be given during the course.

Basics of the main office automation applications (Word, Excel; Access)

Significant knowledge of the main operating systems for pc (Windows 7 - 10 - 11)

At the beginning of the course, a preliminary test will be carried out to verify the basic computer skills useful for the effective attendance of the subject content. The course will subsequently be calibrated on the students' average skills. If necessary, a supplementary ‘0’ course in basic computer skills will be planned in consultation with the study course coordinator.

A basic grounding in the classification principles of rocks and their geological/geodynamic significance will also be tested.

APPLIED GEOMATICS FOR THE GEO-RESOURCE AND GEO-TOURISM ENHANCEMENT  

Lectures: 6 CFU (36 hours) 

Part 1: Introduction and computer basics for GIS applications

Theoretical Contents

The Earth system and its cartographic representation on a geothematic basis: the first geological maps and the evolution of the concept of geological mapping up to the CARG project. The overcoming of static monothematic cartographies and the advent of dynamic multi-thematic cartographies. Digitization of cartographic data: raster data, vector data, the shp - mdb - gdb files, the kml files. Principles of geodesy and the main georeferencing systems. Theoretical/practical principles of map reading and Geo-orienteering in the age of mobile apps. The advent of GIS: open source GIS and proprietary GIS. The advent of WebGIS. Data warehousing techniques: relational databases; geoscientific data with potential geographic primitive and the concept of geosite. Interoperable databases and markup languages: GeoSciML, the INSPIRE protocol and OGC standards.

 Practical classroom exercises

Discretization and data-storage of geological information. Concept of the geological outcrop, interpretation in geological/geodynamic point of view, and related informatization. Practical exercise on georeferencing systems and methodologies for geosite location and digital restitution. Construction and management of databases in a GIS environment. Visualization and consultation of major geoscience portals: the PCN, One Geology, Auscope, SITR, OGC protocols. 

    Part 2: Design and implementation of a GIS for geotouristic enhancement 

Theoretical Contents

The ESRI platform. the transition to ArcGIS-PRO. Geological data: basic cartographic data, official geological maps, local detailed cartographies, and specialized geotouristic cartographies. Techniques for geotematic enhancement of a territory (the case of the UNESCO Aspromonte Geopark). The use of mobile APPs for geotouristic fruition (Gaia GPS).

  Practical classroom exercises

Table of Contents management. Visualization of cartographic data and operations on associated alphanumeric databases. Vectorization and creation of shape files, *.mdb and *gdb files. Superimposition of diversified geotematic maps and construction of geotouristic itineraries. Construction of itineraries for geotouristic use of a territory on WebGIS and consultation on mobile media.

The course contributes to the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and in particular to achieve the targets: 

8.9: Achieve by 2030 to develop and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products;

9.c Significantly increase access to information and communication technologies and strive to provide universal and low-cost access to information on the Internet in LDCs by 2020

Titolo  ECDL GIS. La rappresentazione cartografica e i fondamenti del GIS

Autore  Caiaffa Emanuela

Editore  McGraw-Hill Education  (collana College)

THE FINAL TEST WILL BE STRUCTURED IN THE FORM OF A PRACTICAL TEST ON A PC FOLLOWING THE GUIDELINES BELOW:

A) Georeferencing exercises of geotematic maps in raster format;

B) Guided digitization operations of features of geonaturtalistic interest; 

C) Thematic extraction and use of cartographies in WMS, WCS, and WFS formats;

D) Operation of integrated multiple layouts of geotematic cartographies also for mobile device use.

FINALLY, THE LECTURER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHECK THROUGH ONE OR TWO QUESTIONS THE DEGREE OF THEORETICAL UNDERSTANDING ACQUIRED ON THE TOPICS OF THE PRACTICAL TEST

Difference between digital cartographies in raster and vector formats; 

Geoportral WMS, WCS and WFS: consultation and applications in geotourism; 

Definition, establishment and mode of sustainable use of a geo-site; 

Difference between GIS, WebGIS and mobile GIS;

Shp files; mdb; gdb;

The ISPRA form for the establishment of geosites;

The Earth System: How rocks tell the geological/geodynamic evolution of a territory;

How geology influences the development of a territory in time and space.