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TE0018

Geographic information systems for engineers

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

2020-09-08
Welcome to the all-inclusive course on Geographical Information Systems TE0018.
The aim of TE0018 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

TE0018-20142 - 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 2022/2023

Geographic information systems for engineers (TE0018-20044)

2022-11-01 - 2023-01-15

Academic year 2021/2022

Geographic information systems for engineers (TE0018-20103)

2021-11-02 - 2022-01-16

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

Grading criteria

Examination criteria and deadlines – TE0018 2020

Criteria definitions

Grade

1. Exercises *

2. Written test

5

All exercises in category A, B and C together with 2 exercises chosen from category D approved.
Deadline for completion/hand-in of exercises Sun January 24 2021.

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

4

All exercises in category A and B together with 1 exercise chosen from category D approved.
Deadline for completion/hand-in of exercises Sun January 24 2021.

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

3

All exercises in category A approved.
No deadline.

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

* For list of categorised exercises and how to execute and pass exercises, see document on the public course home page (Lectures and exercises) or in the course CANVAS room

Criteria (minimum) grade level combinations

Final course grade

1. Exercises

2. Written test

Passed with distinction (5)

5

5

Passed with credit (4)

4

4

Passed with credit (4)

3 or 4

5

Passed with credit (4)

5

3 or 4

Passed (3):

3

3 or 4

Passed (3):

3 or 4

3

Litterature list

  1. An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems Författare: Heywood, Ian ISBN: 9780273722595 [An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems ] (https://www.bokus.com/bok/9780273722595/an-introduction-to-geographical-information-systems/) Kommentar: Main Lecture textbook. 569 SEK at Bokus.com.
  2. Geografisk informationsbehandling - teori, metoder och tillämpningar Författare: Lars Harrie (editor) ISBN: 9789144088778 [Geografisk informationsbehandling - teori, metoder och tillämpningar] (https://www.bokus.com/bok/9789144088778/geografisk-informationsbehandling-teori-metoder-och-tillampningar/) Kommentar: Alternative lecture textbook in Swedish. 433 SEK at Bokus.se
  3. Getting to know ArcGIS Författare: Law M., Collins A. ISBN: 9781589483828 [Getting to know ArcGIS] (https://www.bokus.com/bok/9781589483828/getting-to-know-arcgis/) Kommentar: Optional training litterature. 1299 SEK at Bokus.com.
  4. The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 1: Geographic Patterns and Relationsships Författare: Mitchell A. ISBN: 9781879102064 [The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 1: Geographic Patterns and Relationsships] (https://www.bokus.com/bok/9781879102064/the-esri-guide-to-gis-analysis-vol-1/) Kommentar: Optional inspiration for the project-based part of the course. 439 SEK at BOKUS.
  5. The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 2: Spatial Measurements & Statistics Författare: Andy Mitchell ISBN: 9781589481169 [The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 2: Spatial Measurements & Statistics] (https://www.bokus.com/bok/9781589481169/esri-guide-to-gis-analysis-v-2-/) Kommentar: Optional inspiration for the project-based part of the course. 319 SEK at Bokus.com.
  6. The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 3: Modeling Suitability, Movement, and Interaction Författare: Andy Mitchell ISBN: 9781589483057 [The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 3: Modeling Suitability, Movement, and Interaction] (https://www.bokus.com/bok/9781589483057/the-esri-guide-to-gis-analysis-volume-3/) Kommentar: Optional inspiration for the project-based part of the course. 639 SEK at Bokus.com.
  7. Cartography - Visualization of Spatial Data Författare: Kraak M-J, Ormeling F ISBN: 9780273722793 [Cartography - Visualization of Spatial Data] (https://www.bokus.com/b/9780273722793.html?pt=search_result&search_term=Kraak) Kommentar: Optional inspiration for the finalisation of project presentation. 929 SEK at Bokus.com.

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 12684 SEK Cycle: AXX
Subject: Technology Technique Technology
Course code: TE0018 Application code: SLU-20142 Location: Uppsala Distance course: No Language: English Responsible department: Department of Energy and Technology Pace: 35%