GIS (geographic information system) introduction - learn to make your own map
This course will introduce GIS, GIS-software, how to download and import geodata, using SLU’s GIS resources. Preferably, students should work on own geodata/questions. Course topics will cover
- theory: understand the geographic dimension, how it works and the implications on using/creating data, analysing and problem solving.
- exercises: learn how to apply GIS.
- use/implement GIS in an independent project work.
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
P000020 GIS (geographic information system) introduction - learn to make your own map, 1.5 Credits
Subjects
Environmental assessment, Soil science, Biology, TechnologyEducation cycle
Postgraduate levelGrading scale
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Enrollment as PhD student* *Objectives
After the course, the student should be able to
- understand the basics on how to initiate and run a GIS project on his/her own
- how to get geodata into the GIS project
- which GIS resources are available at SLU
Content
This course will introduce GIS, GIS-software, how to download and import geodata, using SLU’s GIS resources. Preferably, students should work on own geodata/questions. Course topics will cover
- theory: understand the geographic dimension, how it works and the implications on using/creating data, analysing and problem solving.
- exercises: learn how to apply GIS.
- use/implement GIS in an independent project work.
Additional information
The course is part of the Research School Focus on Soils and WaterResponsible department
Department of Energy and Technology