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| SYLLABUS |
| GIS as a Tool in Environmental Science,
7,5 ECTS Credits |
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COURSE CATEGORY Single Subject Course
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY Environmental Science - MXA
SUBJECT AREA Environmental Science – MV1
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COURSE CODE |
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746G51 |
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| AIM OF THE COURSE |
After completion of the course the student should be able to:
- identify relevant geographical information system (GIS) applications in environmental science;
- manage geographic data and ArcGIS software;
- understand and develop workflow for GIS;
- theorise around GIS-based concepts, such as projections and coordinate systems, raster and vector data models, topology and databases as well as representation;
- describe principles and demonstrate practical knowledge of satellite image analysis with a focus on land cover and vegetation;
- implement, visualize and report a GIS-based project.
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| CONTENTS |
| The course includes elements that provide the student with basic and expanded knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS) while the student practices in the actual use of GIS, as well as acquiring knowledge of the principles of the benefits and applications of GIS. The course will also make a study visit. The course includes practical exercises in four clusters; i) the collection and management of geographic data, ii) spatial analysis, iii) the classification and temporal analysis with a focus on remote sensing, iv) the visualization of geographic information, as well as an independent minor project in which students are allowed to use their knowledge. |
| TEACHING |
| In this course lectures, laboratory work, literature seminars and work in the base group will be used. Next to this is a study visit to an environment where GIS is used. Finally, the student will conduct an independent GIS application and conduct self-study. Language of instruction: English |
| EXAMINATION |
The course is examined through active participation in the different parts and an independent assignment. To pass the course also requires the submission of reflection statements ahead of base groups meetings and lab reports. Detailed information about the examination can be found in the course’s study guide.
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades. |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
At least one year of full time undergraduate study in environment science or equivalent. Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6. Exemption from Swedish B. |
| GRADING |
| The course is graded on the following scale: Pass with distinction; Pass; Fail. |
| CERTIFICATE |
| Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division. |
| 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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GIS as a Tool in Environmental Science
GIS som miljövetenskaplig metod |
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Department responsible
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the course or
equivalent:
TEMA - Department of Thematic Studies |
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| Registrar No: 2013-00303 |
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Course Code: 746G51 |
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Exam codes: see Local Computer System |
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| Subject/Subject Area : Environmental Science - MXA |
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Education level |
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Subject Area Code |
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Field of Education |
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Basic level |
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NA |
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The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2016-01-29
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