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| SYLLABUS |
| Introduction to Geographical Information Systems,
6 ECTS Credits |
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COURSE CATEGORY Master´s programme in Science Sustainable Development
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY Geoinformatics - GOI
SUBJECT AREA
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COURSE CODE |
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746A14 |
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| AIM OF THE COURSE |
After having taken this course the student should be able to:
- Name and explain basic geographical and geoinformatical concepts
- Describe the spatial data structures and algorithms used in GIS-analysis
- Critically assess advantages and disadvantages of various GIS-analysis methods for a given problem
- Choose and apply an appropriate analysis technique given a particular GIS-problem
- Describe and use available functions of GIS software
- Present and reason about own results verbally and in written form. |
| CONTENTS |
The course introduces fundamental concepts of Geoinformatics and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), basic functions of GIS software, basic cartography, methods to capture data and GIS-based analysis techniques.
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| TEACHING |
| The course is organised as a series of lectures and practical exercise sessions, complemented with self-studies. Language of instructions: English |
| EXAMINATION |
To pass the course the student must complete the practical exercises and pass the written exam at the end of the course. Students who have failed an examination are normally allowed to retake it on at least two additional occasions, one of which should be arranged shortly after the first examination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades. |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
Applicants must, by the closing date for application, hold a bachelor's degree/kandidatexamen (equivalent for example a professional degree) of at least 180 ECTS credits, including a 15 ECTS credit degree paper or equivalent.
Documented knowledge of English equivalent to "ENGELSKA B" is required, or an international proficiency test, e.g. TOEFL, minimum score 550/213. iELTS: at least overall score 6.0.
All applicants must show in-depth studies for at least one year in a field relevant for the course such as anvironmental science, water resources, geography, economics, social anthropology, political science, hydrology, engineering, chemistry, history and biology or equivalent. |
| GRADING |
| The course is graded according to the ECTS grading scale A-F |
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| COURSE LITERATURE |
| The course literature is decided upon by the department
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| OTHER INFORMATION |
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed. |
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Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
Introduction to Geographical Information Systems |
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Department responsible
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the course or
equivalent:
IDA - Department of Computer and Information |
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| Registrar No: 1334/06-41 |
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Course Code: 746A14 |
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Exam codes: see Local Computer System |
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| Subject/Subject Area : Geoinformatics - GOI |
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Education level |
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Field of Education |
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Advanced level |
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GOI |
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