- To understand ICT and GIS concepts applied to disaster risk management.
- To utilise geospatial data collection tools effectively in projects.
- To master QGIS for creating and managing geoservices online.
- To create and interpret maps for hazard and risk analysis.
- To analyse GIS data to assess vulnerability and risk accurately.
- To apply GIS techniques to real-world disaster management scenarios.
- To integrate GIS technology with traditional disaster management methods.
UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO IT, GIS, GPS, DB, AND TELECOM Introduction to Information Technology and Tech Advances Databases / DB, data storage, and database management systems. GIS, GPS and Coordinate Systems Using Google Earth Pro to Locate Coordinates and Maps GPS Essentials App and how to collect Data from GPS with Android smartphones. UNIT 2. BASIC TOOLS TO COLLECT GEOLOCALIZED DATA IN A DATABASE Creating a Data Collection Form: Recommendations to Create Data Storage Structures Kobotoolbox Typeform GISCLOUD Fullcrum App UNIT 3: QGIS DESKTOP TOOL AND THE CREATION OF WEB GEOSERVICES WITH GEOSERVER. QGIS Basic Tools (I) QGIS Basic Tools (II) What are WMS and WFS Geoservices? Creating WMS or WFS with Geoserver and their Applications (I) Creating WMS or WFS with Geoserver and their Applications (II) UNIT 4: CREATING MAPS. LAYERS, CARTOGRAPHY, CADASTRE, CENSUS AND GIS ANALYSIS TO OBTAIN HAZARD, VULNERABILITY AND RISK MAPS Relation between Risk Management, Cadastre, Census and Cartography Creating Urban Land Use and Critical Infrastructure Maps. GIS Analysis with QGIS and ArcGIS Desktop Demonstration Susceptibility, Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk Maps: Differences, Map Types and Mapping Methodologies Climate Models and Climate Trends