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TN0329

GIS and Geographic Analysis

GIS and Geographic Analysis

The course presents geographical information systems (GIS) as a tool for planning, implementing, and presenting projects containing spatial dimensions. It focuses on systems and processes that may be referenced to the earth, although its principles are applicable to any coordinate system. Upon analysing such systems and processes, it comprises inferential techniques in addition to basic GIS usage. Applied on vectorised as well as rasterised information, the course contains elements of cartography, geodesy, database techniques, international map-base standards, international GIS law, spatial analysis, and spatial modelling. GIS software such as ArcGIS and/or IDRISI are used. In addition, methods for automation and development of user-adapted GIS-modules are presented.


The course is principally problem based (CASE-based), with GIS and geographic analysis being taught within the context of group-wise performed project studies. The projects will address current issues within adequate disciplines of free choice, and stimulate students to work with all the necessary steps from data collection to geographic analysis and map-based presentation of project reports. The students will also be taught to critically evaluate the possibilities and limitations of computer-based geographic analysis.


The course includes scheduled as well as non-scheduled activities. Scheduled activities include lectures, computer exercises, project supervision, evaluation, and examination, while individual, non-scheduled, activities include exercises, literature studies and project work in groups. Compulsory activities (such as computer exercises and project presentation) are indicated in the course schedule.


Information from the course leader

Welcome to the all-inclusive course on Geographical Information Systems and Geographic Analysis TN0329.

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.

The course is principally problem based (CASE-based), with geographic information systems being taught within the context of group-wise performed project studies. The projects will address current issues within adequate disciplines of free choice, and stimulate students to work with all the necessary steps from data collection to geographic analysis and map-based presentation of project reports. The students will also be taught to critically evaluate the possibilities and limitations of computer-based geographic analysis.

In parallel with CASE projects, the 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.

Please visit the TN0329 web-site to examine 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

TN0329-20022 - 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 TN0329

Academic year 2023/2024

GIS and Geographic Analysis (TN0329-20137)

2023-10-31 - 2024-01-14

Academic year 2021/2022

GIS and Geographic Analysis (TN0329-20045)

2021-11-02 - 2022-01-16

Academic year 2020/2021

GIS and Geographic Analysis (TN0329-20105)

2020-11-02 - 2021-01-17

Academic year 2020/2021

GIS and Geographic Analysis (TN0329-20168)

2020-11-02 - 2021-01-17

Academic year 2019/2020

GIS and Geographic Analysis (TN0329-20022)

2019-11-01 - 2020-01-19

Academic year 2018/2019

GIS and Geographic Analysis (TN0329-20046)

2018-11-05 - 2019-01-20

Academic year 2017/2018

GIS and Geographic Analysis (TN0329-20055)

2017-10-30 - 2018-01-14

Academic year 2016/2017

GIS and Geographic Analysis (TN0329-20088)

2016-10-31 - 2017-01-15

Academic year 2015/2016

GIS and Geographic Analysis (TN0329-20140)

2015-10-26 - 2016-01-17

Syllabus and other information


Syllabus

TN0329 GIS and Geographic Analysis, 15.0 Credits

GIS and Geographic Analysis

Subjects

Technology Technology Technique

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title Credits Code
Theory 5.0 0302
Exercises 5.0 0303
Project 5.0 0304

Advanced study in the main field

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

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

Knowledge equivalent to 120 credits and English 6.

Objectives

After completed the course, the students will be able to:

Knowledge and understanding:

• Master basic principles of GIS and spatial analysis within typical issues of environmental assessment and natural/societal resources planning (i.e. environmental impact assessment, urban and rural planning, landscape ecology, archaeology).

Competence and skills:

• Implement methods for geographic analysis in standard GIS software.

• Develop and automate GIS for user-based requirements and applications.

• Practically design and implement projects of geographic analysis within adequate applications.

• Present practically performed projects of geographic analysis within adequate applications.

Judgement and approach:

• Critically search and quantify error sources in GIS.

• Optimise development, implementation, operation, and management of GIS.

Content

The course presents geographical information systems (GIS) as a tool for planning, implementing, and presenting projects containing spatial dimensions. It focuses on systems and processes that may be referenced to the earth, although its principles are applicable to any coordinate system. Upon analysing such systems and processes, it comprises inferential techniques in addition to basic GIS usage. Applied on vectorised as well as rasterised information, the course contains elements of cartography, geodesy, database techniques, international map-base standards, international GIS law, spatial analysis, and spatial modelling. GIS software such as ArcGIS and/or IDRISI are used. In addition, methods for automation and development of user-adapted GIS-modules are presented.

The course is principally problem based (CASE-based), with GIS and geographic analysis being taught within the context of group-wise performed project studies. The projects will address current issues within adequate disciplines of free choice, and stimulate students to work with all the necessary steps from data collection to geographic analysis and map-based presentation of project reports. The students will also be taught to critically evaluate the possibilities and limitations of computer-based geographic analysis.

The course includes scheduled as well as non-scheduled activities. Scheduled activities include lectures, computer exercises, project supervision, evaluation, and examination, while individual, non-scheduled, activities include exercises, literature studies and project work in groups. Compulsory activities (such as computer exercises and project presentation) are indicated in the course schedule.

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

Approved written individual exam in combination with group-wise presentation (written as well as oral) and opposition of project studies. Approved participation in compulsory parts of the course.

  • 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: TE0006

Grading criteria

Examination criteria and deadlines - TN0329 2022
Criteria definitions

Criteria Project

The Criteria for the Project work has only one grade level: 3 (Passed). Note that the Project work requires attendance and participation within the course time frame. Failing in fulfilling the Project criteria cannot be compensated for until the next course starts.

Grade

Criteria

3 (Passed)

- Grade level 3 achieved in Criteria Exercises latest Fri November 25 2022.

- Attendance in project initiation classes

- Project curriculum handed in latest Fri November 25 2022, and approved.

- Oral on screen presentation (PowerPoint or similar) prepared and presented in scheduled class for project presentations and opposition (attendance required)

- Oral opposition on another group's project work (oral and written) prepared and presented in scheduled class for project presentations and opposition (attendance required)

- Final written project report handed in latest Sun January 22 2023, and approved.

- Active participation in the project work together within the assigned project group in planning, meetings, work, presentation (written and oral) and opposition

- A working copy of the project report handed over to the opposition group no later than one week prior to oral presentations and oppositions (alternatively in accordance with your own bilateral arrangements). A list of project group participants, including email addresses, is published in the course Canvas room.

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. The Exercises grade 5 and 5+ can make a difference for the final course grade (see below). In the Exercises module in LADOK, the grade 5 and 5+ both translates to grade 5.

Grade

Criteria

5+

All exercises in category A, B, C and D together with 7 exercises chosen from Category E approved.
Deadline Sun January 22 2023.

5

All exercises in category A, B and C together with 6 exercises chosen from Category E approved.
Deadline Sun January 22 2023.

4

All exercises in category A and B together with 4 exercises chosen from Category E approved.
Deadline Sun January 22 2023.

3

All exercises in category A together with 2 exercises chosen from the Category E approved.
Deadline Fri November 25 2022

Final course grade

The final course grade (3: Pass; 4: pass with credit; 5: pass with distinction) is decided from the grade within each of the three criteria defined above. Criteria Project grade level 3 (Passed) is required to pass the course (minimum final course grade 3). The final course grade is then 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 Project grade

Criteria Theory grade

Final course grade

3 (Passed)

5

5

5

4

4

3 (Passed)

4

5

4

4

3

3 (Passed)

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: Landscape Architecture for Sustainable Urbanisation - Master's Programme Landscape Engineer Programme - Alnarp Landscape Architecture Programme - Uppsala, Landscape Engineer Programme - Uppsala Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 38060 SEK Cycle: Master’s level (A1N)
Subject: Technology Technology Technique
Course code: TN0329 Application code: SLU-20022 Location: Uppsala Distance course: No Language: English Responsible department: Department of Energy and Technology Pace: 100%