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B6485 - SPATIAL DATA TOOLS

Academic Year 2024/2025

                
                        Docente:
                        Giovanni Prarolo
                    
                        Credits:
                        4
                    
                        SSD:
                        SECS-P/02
                    
                        Language:
                        English
                    
                        Teaching Mode:
                        Traditional lectures
                        
                            Campus:
                            Rimini
                        
                            Corso:
                            First cycle degree programme (L) in
                            Economics of Tourism (cod. 8847)

                            Teaching resources on Virtuale
                        
                                    Course Timetable
                                
from Apr 10, 2025 to May 20, 2025

Learning outcomes

Students will first gain a solid understanding of geolocation technology principles, laying the groundwork for practical application. Moving forward, students will acquire essential GIS skills, enabling them to conduct spatial analysis and create maps effectively. Throughout the course, they will demonstrate proficiency in collecting, manipulating, and interpreting geospatial data, fostering competence in real-world data handling in the context of economic decisions. Furthermore, students will apply geospatial analysis techniques to make informed decisions, enhancing their problem-solving abilities. The course will provide a holistic understanding of spatial data tools and their versatile applications across various economic domains. Students will showcase their competence by addressing real-world challenges using geospatial technology, bridging theory and practice. Critical thinking will be emphasized, empowering students to approach spatial problems systematically and derive meaningful insights.

Course contents

Introduction to Spatial Data

"Seeing" Data

The nature of Spatial Data

Why Spatial Data in Economics? Examples

Spatial Data Tools for Economists: ready-made solutions (DataWrapper, Tableau, etc.)

Introduction to GIS: theory and application with GIS

Using GIS: the environment, coordinate systems and data

Using GIS: georeferencing, creating data, calculating distances, overlay, etc.

Readings/Bibliography

A bibliography with full references will be distributed in class.

Reference handbook and additional slides for the use of GIS will by provided by the instructor. Additional material (data/codes/etc.) will be distributed through Virtuale.