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651-4131-00L 2 Credits BSC , MSC , GS D-ERDW

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Introduction to Digital Mapping

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Andrea Galli, Dr. Alberto Ceccato, Dr. Vénice Akker

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Abstract

This course is run as block course on Mo 10th of June (in the afternoon, at ETH), Tu 11th of June (whole day, in the field) and Wed 12th of June (in the morning, at ETH). The course gives an introduction to digital mapping in geosciences from data collection to the final map construction, focusing on the practical application of different digital mapping tools to produce a modern geological map.

Objective

The students are able to: • prepare a tablet for the field work; • work in the field using a tablet to map lithological contacts and structures, and acquire georeferenced structural data, field notes, field pictures; • process the data acquired in the field and produce a geological map in digital format

Content

The following topics are covered: • Introduction to softwares used in the field (FieldMove, FieldClino); • Access to spatial geodata in Switzerland, but also worldwide; • 1 day excursion with practical training (location to be defined); • Introduction to QGIS to produce a digital map;

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , MSC , GS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Short report to be delivered on Friday, 14.06.2024

Registration & Places

Max Places: 24

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Introduction to Digital Mapping The course takes place as a block course from 10 - 12 June 2024. The course is highly recommended as a prerequisite for the Geological Field Course III since tablets will be used for mapping in the field course.	10.06 Date 08:15-17:00 (NO F 39) 11.06 Date 08:15-17:00 (NO F 39) 12.06 Date 08:15-17:00 (NO F 39)	45 h semesterly

Offered In

Earth and Climate Sciences Bachelor
- Majors
  - Major: Geology and Geophysics
    - Methods
Earth Sciences Master
- Major in Geology
  - Compulsory Module in Analytical Methods in Earth Sciences (Students need to register for 6 credits in part A, and 6 credits in part B.)
    - Part B: Methods
  - Open Choice Modules Geology
    - Geographic Information Systems (The courses of this module are offered by UZH and must be registered at UZH.)
      - Geographic Information Systems: Courses of Choice (The courses of choice may be chosen from the offerings of the department of Geography UZH according to prior approval by the lecturers of the GIS-group of UZH.)