Advanced Digital Landscape Analysis with GIS
This course instance is exclusively for incoming exchange students
Entry Requirements
specific entry requirements: 90 credits in one of the following subjects:
• • architecture • landscape architecture • landscape planning • built environment • design • spatial planning • geography • landscape science • environmental science • civil engineering • forest science • archaeology
and
English 6 or equivalent.
Course facts
LK0376, Advanced Digital Landscape Analysis with GIS, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus
Finalized by: Programnämnden för utbildning inom landskap och trädgård (PN - LT), 2019-11-14
Valid from : Spring semester 2021 (2021-01-18)
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Landscape Architecture
Grading Scale
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.
Course language
English
Entry Requirements
specific entry requirements: 90 credits in one of the following subjects:
• • architecture • landscape architecture • landscape planning • built environment • design • spatial planning • geography • landscape science • environmental science • civil engineering • forest science • archaeology
and
English 6 or equivalent.
Objectives
The aims of the course are to provide training in carrying out digital landscape analysis with GIS, with the emphasis on the development of methods and approaches, and to create a broad understanding of the possibilities of digital landscape analysis within landscape architecture and spatial planning through a range of projects.
After having completed the course, the student should be abel to:
- Derive and handle spatial data and analysis.
- Analyse and describe spatial relationships with GIS based on relevant theories and methods.
- Present spatial analysis written, orally and with illustrations/models.
- Motivate choice of data, methods and implementation based on problem.
Content
The course works in partnership with current research projects to offer large amounts of realistic supporting data for student projects, which can be carried out individually or in groups. The objective is for the students to look for new angles of approach in analysis and presentation of the material. The work will also include classical analyses such as sight analysis and analyses prior to wind power establishments. In addition to a number of thematic and general lectures on data and analytical methods, the researchers from the various research projects will also provide subject-specific lectures. Emphasis is placed on the theory of landscape analysis and the theory of digital methods and techniques associated with GIS. The course concludes with a poster display of the students’ projects.
The course comprises lectures, supervision and presentation of project work, seminars, examination and evaluation and project work (planning and presentation). The seminars, presentations and examinations are mandatory.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
A pass on exercises and project work Approved reporting of project work Active participation in compulsory elements
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management
Supplementary information
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 15.0 | 0101 |
The Course Replaces
LK0286
Other Information
Pre-knowledge in GIS is recommended. A self study course is offered by the responsible department. Courses in Landscape Planning from SLU counts as Landscape Architecture when assessing qualifications.