UMH - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Course

Code: 3207

Degree: Master's in Valuation, Cadastre and Territorial Information Systems

School of Engineering of Orihuela

Year: Year 1 of Master's in Valuation, Cadastre and Territorial Information Systems

Semester: Fall

Type: Required

Language: Spanish

ECTS credits: 4.5

Lecture: 3

Laboratory: 1.5

Hours: 112.5

Directed: 40

Shared: 30

Autonomous: 42.5

Subject matter: Geographic Information Systems and Surveying Methods

Course instructors are responsible for the course content descriptions in English.

Description

This course utilizes gvSIG (a geographic information system program by the Generalitat Valenciana, available for download here: http://www.gvsig.org/web/). This software is freeware, oriented to handling geographic information and being used by growing numbers of private and institutional users alike. Some points to consider include
1. gvSIG projects and documents. Visualization of data.
2. Views. Visualization of information.
3. Cadastral graphic database structure.
4. Web Map Service (WMS) servers.
5. Tables.
6. Edition tools.
7. Other functionalities.
8. Geoprocessing tools.
9. Map generation.

Faculty

Name	Coordinator	Lecture	Laboratory
CORDERO GRACIA, JOSE	■	■	■
VICENTE ALBALADEJO, MARIANO		■	■
JUANATEY AGUILERA, MARTA		■	■
OJEDA MANRIQUE, JUAN CARLOS		■	■
CARRERA RODRÍGUEZ, MARIO		■	■
BAS VIVANCOS, CESAREO		■	■

Professional interest

Currently there is a high demand for professionals in this field, which is expected to increase in the future, both to work in companies (insurance, valuations, appraisals, technical offices, etc.) and in the liberal and autonomous exercise of the profession (judicial expert, advisor, analyst, etc.)
Our goal is to deepen the knowledge required by the figure of the Titler, Surveyor or Professional Expert in the style of the British figure of the Surveyor.

The new Cadastral-Land Registry coordination system recently launched uses procedures that require the participation of competent Technicians. In our Master the students will know the latest news and acquire an ideal profile to participate in this process

The Master will qualify to obtain the certificate of Expert Technician in Cadastre, Real Estate Property and Valuation promoted by the Institute of Graduates in Engineering of Spain

Competencies and learning outcomes

General competencies

Reasoning and argumentation through effective communication and teamwork.
Make decisions in complex and uncertain environments from obtained and analyzed information.
Explain ideas, information, problems, and solutions effectively and professionally.
Express ideas and concepts orally, in writing, and graphically in the appropriate manner depending upon the target audience.
Be able to work effectively as a team member or autonomously.
Be able to motivate, and demonstrate and take initiative.
Be able to negotiate and reach agreements.
Be capable of learning independently.
Be able to analyze one's own strengths and weaknesses and make decisions to fortify the former and correct the latter.
Formulate and develop strategies to improve personal and professional growth.
Use information and communications technologies expertly.
Be able to conduct studies, research, and analysis independently and on behalf of others.
Search for, compile, and present information sources in an understandable and elaborate manner.
Synthesize and evaluate information from multiple sources in order to obtain a coherent understanding of theories and practices.
Develop and use problem-solving techniques.
Manage resources and capabilities effectively and efficiently.

Specific competencies

Possess thorough knowledge about the nature, theory, and practice of geographic information systems and expert topography.
Understand the professional applications of the expertise and counseling in the field of cadastre and land management.
Be aware of the importance of professional ethics and their impact in practice.
Understand the relationships between the elements of the valuation and other disciplines related to territory and rural and natural areas.
Understand the legal, economic, financial, sustainable, technological, and environmental aspects linked to rural and natural areas.
Be able to expertly interpret graphic and cartographic documents.

Objectives (Learning outcomes)

Expertly Use tools demanded GIS professional activity.
Apply knowledge in legal issues on property (Property Registration, Notary, Land Registry) and court proceedings (expert evidence argument in boundaries, easements, expropriation, urban development, zoning public domain, etc.)

Teaching units

Software

GVSIG 1.11

Methodology and grading

Grading

The final evaluation of the subject will consist of
¿ 40% Continuous evaluation
¿ 60% Final exam in person
Continuous evaluation will consist of a series of activities consisting of questionnaires and / or assignments that will be sent through the virtual teaching platform within the proposed deadlines.
For students who have obtained an average of more than 5 in continuous assessment, the final face-to-face exam will consist of an interview with the responsible teacher with discussion of the work done. The date of accomplishment of this examination can be agreed individually.
For students who have not passed the grade of 5 the final face-to-face exam will be held on official dates and calls and will consist of activities similar to those proposed during the course.

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General competencies

Specific competencies

Objectives (Learning outcomes)

Lecture topics

Teaching units

Course contents

Basic bibliography

Complementary bibliography

Links

Software

Grading