Geographical Information Systems 2 (GIS)

About this programme

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. A 100% web-based GIS course and a continuation of the education begun in the course NGN180 GIS Introduction. This is a 100% web-based course continuing the introduction of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). After the course you will have understanding of how GIS as tool can be used to solve spatial problems of different complexity and how to evaluate and compare different sources for geographical data and data capturing techniques. Admission to the course requires at least passing grade of at least 2 credits in the course NGN180Geographical Information Systems (GIS) - Introduction, 7.5 credits, or passed the GIS section of GE0400 Geography: Basic Course, 30 credits orGVS080Geographical Information Systems: GIS, 7.5 creditsor equivalent. Applicants with equivalent qualifications may, after assessment and approval, be admitted to the course. Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits. Upon completion of this introduction continuation GIS course, one can continue with an distance course in remote sensing: NGN235 GIS - Introduction to remote sensing If you are studying Earth Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, there are good opportunities for exchange studies during your studies. This is often seen as a good asset when applying for jobs, as many jobs require international collaboration.