Geographic information systems for environmental and natural science studies
Entry Requirements
- Knowledge equivalent to English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school
Course facts
TE0017, Geographic information systems for environmental and natural science studies, 7.5 Hp
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Syllabus
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
Main field of study
Technology
Subject
Technology
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
- 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. Furthermore, an orientation in basic geographic analysis is included.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Describe basic principles of GIS and geographic analysis
- Apply GIS in standard software
- Develop and automate GIS for user adapted needs and applications
- Plan and implement GIS project in adequate application fields
- Analyse and quantify geographic patterns, structures and relationship as well as
- Critically search and quantify sources of error 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 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.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
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 (stated in the timetable).
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Energy and Technology
Supplementary information
Included in program
- Agriculture and Plant/Soil Sciences
- EnvEuro - European Master in Environmental Science
- Soil, Water and Environment - Master's Programme
- Agricultural Science with a Specialisation in Plant and Soil Sciences
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Theory | 4.0 | 0302 |
| Exercises | 3.5 | 0303 |