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TE0017

Geographic information systems for environmental and natural science studies

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.


Information from the course leader

Welcome to the all-inclusive course on Geographical Information Systems TE0017.

The aim of the course is to present geographical information system (GIS) as a tool for planning, implementing, and presenting real-world projects of geographic dimensions. Applied on vectorised as well as rasterized information, the course contains elements of cartography, geodesy, positioning techniques, database techniques, international map-base standards, and international law.

TE0017 education is internationally web-based where geographic information systems are taught via problem-based computer exercises (web courses). The course combines mandatory exercises with the possibility of adding personally profiled web courses. With teacher guidance, the web courses are chosen to cover topics that range from data capture to geographic analysis, and design of traditional as well as web-based maps. Each exercise is examined at the web, where the resulting certificate is internationally valid.

TE0017 provides the theory of GIS via optional lectures that are examined with a written test.

Please examine the TE0017 Canvas-room in order to assess our supply of web-courses, and to learn how they may be combined at different levels of examination.

Course evaluation

The course evaluation is now closed

TE0017-20192 - Course evaluation report

Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.

Additional course evaluations for TE0017

Academic year 2022/2023

Geographic information systems for environmental and natural science studies (TE0017-20123)

2022-12-02 - 2023-01-15

Academic year 2021/2022

Geographic information systems for environmental and natural science studies (TE0017-20102)

2021-12-03 - 2022-01-16

Academic year 2020/2021

Geographic information systems for environmental and natural science studies (TE0017-20141)

2020-12-03 - 2021-01-17

Academic year 2019/2020

Geographic information systems for environmental and natural science studies (TE0017-20094)

2019-12-04 - 2020-01-19

Academic year 2018/2019

Geographic information systems for environmental and natural science studies (TE0017-20073)

2018-12-03 - 2019-01-20

Syllabus and other information

Litterature list

1) An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems

**Link: **https://www.bokus.com/bok/9780273722595/an-introduction-to-geographical-information-systems/
**Author: **Heywood, Ian
**ISBN: **9780273722595
**Comment: **Lecture textbook. 864 SEK at Bokus.com.

2) Geografisk informationsbehandling - teori, metoder och tillämpningar

Link:https://www.studentlitteratur.se/kurslitteratur/naturvetenskap-och-miljo/geovetenskap/geografisk-informationsbehandling/
**Author: **Lars Harrie (editor)
**ISBN: **9789144088778
**Comment: **Alternative lecture textbook in Swedish. 365 kr på Studentlitteratur.

  1. Getting to know ArcGIS Desktop

**Link: **https://www.bokus.com/bok/9781589484283/getting-to-know-arcgis/
**Author: **Law M, Collins A
**ISBN: **9781589483828
**Comment: **Optional training literature. 783 SEK på Bokus.

  1. The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 1: Geographic Patterns and Relationsships

**Link: **https://www.bokus.com/bok/9781589482944/esri-guide-to-gis-analysis-volume-1/
**Author: **Mitchell A.
**ISBN: **9781879102064
**Comment: **Optional inspiration for the project-based part of the course. 241 kr på Bokus.com.

5) The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 2: Spatial Measurements & Statistics

**Link: **https://www.bokus.com/bok/9781589486089/the-esri-guide-to-gis-analysis-volume-2/
**Author: **Andy Mitchell
**ISBN: **2004400242
**Comment: **Optional inspiration for the project-based part of the course. 583 kr på Bokus.com.

  1. The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 3: Modeling Suitability, Movement, and Interaction

**Link: **https://www.bokus.com/bok/9781589483057/the-esri-guide-to-gis-analysis-volume-3/
**Author: **Mitchell A.
**ISBN: **9781589483057
**Comment: **Optional inspiration for the project-based part of the course. 685 kr på Bokus.com.

  1. Cartography - Visualization of Spatial Data

**Link: **https://www.bokus.com/b/9780273722793.html?pt=search_result&search_term=Kraak
**Author: **Kraak M-J, Ormeling F
**ISBN: **9780273722793
**Comment: **Optional inspiration for the finalization of project presentation. 678 SEK at Bokus.com.

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes The course is offered as a programme course: EnvEuro - European Master in Environmental Science Soil, Water and Environment - Master's Programme Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 19030 SEK Cycle: Master’s level (A1N)
Subject: Technology Technique Technology
Course code: TE0017 Application code: SLU-20192 Location: Uppsala Distance course: No Language: English Responsible department: Department of Energy and Technology Pace: 100%