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Syllabus

TE0017 Geographic information systems for environmental and natural science studies, 7.5 Credits

Geografiska informationssystem för miljö- och naturvetenskap

Subjects

Technology Technique Technology

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Theory	4.0	0302
Exercises	3.5	0303

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

- 120 credits, of which 90 credits in technique/technology and/or natural sciences

- Knowledge equivalent to English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school

Objectives

The course intends to give an introduction to geographic information systems where social relevance and system integration stand in focus. Furthermore, an orientation in basic geographic analysis is included.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Describe basic principles of GIS and geographic analysis

• Apply GIS in standard software

• Develop and automate GIS for user adapted needs and applications

• Plan and implement GIS project in adequate application fields

• Analyse and quantify geographic patterns, structures and relationship as well as

• Critically search and quantify sources of error in GIS and geographic analysis.

Content

The course presents geographic information systems (GIS) as a tool for planning, implementation and presentation of projects that handle geographically related information. It provides practically applicable knowledge of how spatial information can be analysed and presented by means of maps and covers GIS in a system perspective, spatial data models, geodesy, geographic map services and products, satellite based positioning, remote sensing, cartography and map production as well as automated applications and geographic analysis.

The teaching consists of lectures, interactive case-based moments where GIS projects are analysed (attendance can be compulsory), as well as problem-oriented computer exercises. The computer exercises are carried out in the form of web-based educational modules where compulsory and elective exercises are combined so that they cover components from data acquisition to geographic analysis and design of traditional as well as web-based maps.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Examination takes place with written examination as well as presentation of completed computer exercises.

Passing the course requires

• passed written examination

• passed presentation of problem-based computer exercises, and

• attendance at compulsory elements (stated in the timetable).

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Energy and Technology