 | Italy |
 | 17-21 June |
 | 15 participants |
 | Free of charge |
 | English |
 | Prerequisites |
Programme Aims
The overall aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge on GIS. In particular, the course learning outcomes are the following:
- The participant will demonstrate proficiency in the use of geospatial software, including capture, editing and management of spatial data;
- The participant will demonstrate proficiency in map creation and design, including thematic map display and cartographic design for decision support systems;
- The participant will be able to run geoprocessing tools and develop exploratory spatial data analysis in the context of the epidemiology in marine aquatic animal diseases;
- The participant will receive basic knowledge on epidemiology applied to marine fish farms.
Methods of Instruction
The course is focused on three topics:
- Topic 1. We will provide an overview of epidemiology applied to marine aquaculture. In particular, data collection and interpretation as well as use of obtained results will be described. The use of GIS and its application in the marine aquaculture sector will be explored, and the various technologies used to integrate spatial aspects in disease management activities will be presented;
- Topic 2. We will provide practical examples on the fundamentals of GIS and how to build digital maps using the QGIS open source software, which allows free unlimited use for private or commercial applications. We will include GIS operation and cartography composition through a series of lectures and computerbased exercises;
- Topic 3. The basic techniques and processes to perform exploratory spatial analyses and GIS applications in marine aquaculture sector will be presented and discussed. Moreover, some use cases and practical applications will be presented.
Language
The training course will be English.
Price
The training course is free. Participants have to pay for their travel and subsistence costs. Class materials will be provided.
Venue
Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Venezie - Legnaro, Padua - Italy.
Other information
Duration
The course will last five (5) days.
Hardware
A computer room with 15 places will be available for the course participants. In case a trainee prefers to use his/her own laptop, he/she shall have to install the latest QGIS version from the internet before the start of the course (please refer to the scientific secretariat for information about the QGIS version to install).
Software
The QGIS software will be used for GIS demonstrations and practical work.
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills are required.
