Cartography;
definition of topographic and geographic map;
reference surfaces;
Coordinate systems;
Global and local Datum;
Reading of topographic maps;
Digital cartography; vector data and raster data;
GIS software
Global positioning systems (GPS); application of GPS in wildlife environment;
GPS_GIS applications for agricultural research.
Aruta L., Marescalchi P., “Cartografia lettura delle carte”. Dario Flaccovio Editore
Campbell J., "Introduzione alla cartografia". Edizioni Zanichelli
Learning Objectives
The objective of the course is to provide students with the basic knowledge of tools and methodologies for the correct interpretation of the territory through the traditional and numerical cartography
Cartography;
definition of topographic and geographic map;
reference surfaces: spheroid and ellipsoid;
Coordinate systems;
global and local datum;
digital cartography: vector data and raster data;
GIS Software;
Global positioning systems (GPS); GPS applications in wildlife environment;
GPS-GIS applications for agricultural research.