After completing the course, it is expected that students will be able to:

To explain fundamental concepts related to cartography and GIS

Have the ability to manage and analyze geographic data.

Draw and interpret basic thematic maps using a GIS,

Understand and apply fundamental principles of map design,

Apply a spatial perspective for the development of economic activities, tourism activities, etc.

To use GIS as a tool in written and oral reports of spatial analyzes on issues related to regional development, networks, sectoral spatial structure, tourism development, etc.

To make appropriate decisions regarding issues of rendering and basic processing of spatial information

The course emphasizes the basic processes of importing, managing and analyzing spatial data. The main applications of GIS are the mapping, measurement, monitoring, modeling and management of qualitative and quantitative information. The course begins with an introduction to computer-based spatial data analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The course covers theoretical and applied cartography, as well as basic thematic analyzes of spatial data derived from existing databases. In this course students will explore theoretical and practical concepts of sustainable planning and applications of tourism planning using GIS. The GIS software used in the course is ArcGIS Desktop

After completing the course:

The course will focus on geographical concepts such as place, space and scale and their relationship to economic activities. Methods and techniques of spatial analysis and their use will be taught. The course will begin with an introductory knowledge of geography and the importance it has in regional and economic development. Concepts of place, space, landscape and scale will be discussed. In terms of scale, we will examine policy issues, the concept of globalization and the local-global nexus. This will lead to a discussion of networks and flows, tourism and non-tourism. Students will acquire skills in searching, analyzing and synthesizing data and information, using the necessary technologies, working independently, planning and managing projects and promoting free, creative and inductive thinking.