GIS Part 2: Advanced Spatial Analysis and Mapping

This module covers objects in geographic space modeled as discontinuous spatial phenomena. It discusses geometric properties, spatial distribution, and spatial dependence of these objects. The module includes the use of indices to characterize shape, size, and spatial arrangement, as well as concepts of spatial autocorrelation.

This module focuses on spatially continuous phenomena, such as elevation and soil humidity. It covers sampling methods, deterministic interpolation, geostatistics, regionalized variables, variogram analysis, and kriging. A case study on pollution in the Ebrié lagoon in Abidjan is included.

This module covers the importance of topographical relief in spatial analysis. It presents methods for acquiring elevation data and algorithms used to derive descriptive indicators of relief. The module includes basic concepts and derived variables related to digital elevation models.

This module focuses on spatial overlay techniques in GIS, which allow combining data from different sources or formats. It covers raster-vector, raster-raster, and vector-vector overlay operations. A case study on flood risk in Niamey is included.

This module covers the rules of thematic mapping for effective presentation of geographic information. It includes treatment of quantitative and qualitative information, use of QGIS Print Composer, and guidelines for creating thematic maps with essential components like legends, scales, and data sources.

This final module focuses on alternative methods of representing geographic information, including dynamic web-based mapping, three-dimensional representations, and augmented reality in GIS.