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
Teaching hours will be 9-13 and 14-17; additional self-study with PC exercises will be warranted from 17 to 20. Contact hours will include social activities afterhours.
Language will be English throughout the course.
Target group
Academic requirements and language
PhD and postgraduate students, young researchers, professionals from the private sector and public administrations.
Admission and fee
The School fee is 400 Euro.
The payment of the course fee must be done via bank transfer within 31st of july 2007 to the following account:
Universita di Bologna, Polo Scientifico Didattico di Rimini - UNICREDIT BANCA SPA
Corso D''Augusto 163 47900 Rimini
Conto Corrente (Account) n. 000001396816
CIN M ABI 02008 CAB 24220
SWIFTCODE or BIC: UNCRIT2BSMO
IBAN: IT16M0200824220000001396816
The bank transfer must indicate the reason of the payment: SUMMER SCHOOL Spatial decision support system in enviromental tourism economics.
Costs of the bank transfer are entirely charged to the participants.
A scanned copy of the receipt, together with a 1 page presentation of the candidate indicating name, address, type of academic/professional interest and a brief description of his/her studies background, should be sent to the e-mail gecoschool@gecosistema.it within July 31st (June 15th for reduced fee).
Insurance
Through the University of Bologna – standard insurance for students.
Scholarships opportunities: No Scholarships provided.
Credits and evaluation
5 credits
Accommodation and meals
The course fee does not include accommodation and meals. However, special arrangements with hotels and hostels are in place on initiative of the University of Bologna.
Participants can choose from the following list of accommodations (with relative prices) and are required to arrange their own placement.
SUMMER SCHOOL: SPATIAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL TOURISM PLANNING
