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TE0018

Geographic information systems for engineers

Geografiska informationssystem för ingenjörer

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 deals with GIS in a system perspective, spatial data models, geodesy, geographic map services and products, satellite based positioning and remote sensing as well as cartography, map production and geographic analysis.


The teaching includes lectures and problem-oriented computer exercises in the form of web-based educational modules. The course combines compulsory and elective exercises so that they cover elements 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 TE0018.

The aim of the course is to present the 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.

TE0018 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.

TE0018 provides the theory of GIS via optional lectures that are examined with a written test.

Please examine the TE0018 web-site 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

TE0018-20044 - 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 TE0018

Academic year 2023/2024

Geographic information systems for engineers (TE0018-20190)

2023-10-31 - 2024-01-14

Academic year 2021/2022

Geographic information systems for engineers (TE0018-20103)

2021-11-02 - 2022-01-16

Academic year 2020/2021

Geographic information systems for engineers (TE0018-20142)

2020-11-02 - 2021-01-17

Academic year 2019/2020

Geographic information systems for engineers (TE0018-20062)

2019-11-01 - 2020-01-19

Academic year 2018/2019

Geographic information systems for engineers (TE0018-20074)

2018-11-05 - 2019-01-20

Syllabus and other information


Syllabus

TE0018 Geographic information systems for engineers, 5.0 Credits

Geografiska informationssystem för ingenjörer

Subjects

Technology Technique Technology

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title Credits Code
Single module 5.0 0201

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Master’s level (AXX)

Grading scale

5:Pass with Distinction, 4:Pass with Credit, 3:Pass, U:Fail
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.

Language

English

Prior knowledge

- 120 credits, including 90 credits in Technology/Technique and/or Natural Science

- 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. On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Knowledge and understanding: Master basic principles of GIS and geographic analysis.

  • Competence and skills: Apply GIS in standard software. Develop and automate GIS for user adapted needs and applications. Plan and implement GIS projects in adequate fields of application. Analyse and quantify geographic patterns, structures and correlations

  • Judgement and approach: Critically search and quantify sources of errors 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 deals with GIS in a system perspective, spatial data models, geodesy, geographic map services and products, satellite based positioning and remote sensing as well as cartography, map production and geographic analysis.

The teaching includes lectures and problem-oriented computer exercises in the form of web-based educational modules. The course combines compulsory and elective exercises so that they cover elements 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 (lectures 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

Further information

Replaces: TE0008, TE0016

Grading criteria

Examination criteria and deadlines – TE0018 2022

Criteria definitions

Criteria Theory

The Theory Criteria is examined with the written exam:

Grade

Written exam score

5

At least 88 % of total score (44 out of 50)

4

At least 66 % of total score (33 out of 50)

3

At least 44 % of total score (22 out of 50)

Criteria Exercises

The grade in the Exercises Criteria depends on approved course exercises. List of categorised exercises and information on how to execute and pass exercises are available in the course CANVAS room. The exercises must be executed individually.

Grade

Criteria

5+

All exercises in category A, B, C and D together with 2 exercises chosen from Category E approved.
Deadline Sun January 22 2023.

5

All exercises in category A, B and C together with 2 exercises chosen from Category E approved.
Deadline Sun January 22 2023.

4

All exercises in category A and B together with 1 exercise chosen from Category E approved.
Deadline Sun January 22 2023.

3

All exercises in category A approved.
(no deadline)

Final course grade

The final course grade (3: Pass; 4: pass with credit; 5: pass with distinction) is decided from the combination of the grade within Criteria Theory and Criteria Exercises as defined below:

Final course grade from criteria grade combinations

Criteria Exercises grade

5+

5

4

3

Criteria Theory grade

Final course grade

5

5

5

4

4

4

5

4

4

3

3

4

4

3

3

Litterature list

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes The course is offered as a programme course: Master Programme in Energy Systems Engineering Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 12690 SEK Cycle: Master’s level (AXX)
Subject: Technology Technique Technology
Course code: TE0018 Application code: SLU-20044 Location: Uppsala Distance course: No Language: English Responsible department: Department of Energy and Technology Pace: 35%