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Introduction and aim of the course
The use of geographic information systems (GIS) and Multicriteria
Analysis (MCA) techniques is introduced for the development of spatial
decision support systems for environmental tourism development through
quantitative assessment of tourism potential related to climate,
morphology, cultural and natural landscape resources.
Lectures, PC-based exercises and field trips to significant environmental
tourism experiences, social activities aimed at informal exchange
of experiences convey practical skills on the topic, in a strongly
interactive environment.
Main topics
- Practical GIS operation
- Web data retrieval
- GIS analysis (landscape visual assessment, landscape suitability
analysis for tourism, cost distance, accessibility, optimal path
analysis)
- MCA and MOLA
- Hands-on exercise about a tourism opportunity study using GIS
and MCA
- Publication on Google Earth and web-based cartography
Language will be English throughout the course.
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