GIS for the Built Environment

About this programme

A course on GIS techniques and applications, with various case studies related to surveying, urban planning, land management and traffic planning. Choose semester and course offering to see current information and more about the course, such as course syllabus, study period, and application information. Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format. The course aims to introduce students to how geographic information systems (GIS) store, process, and present geographic data, i.e. data pertaining to the surface of the earth and how this technology helps us analyze spatial phenomena of urban or regional scale. On the completion of this course, students should acquire basic theoretical understanding of GIS as well as practical skills of using GIS software in various contexts. Mathematics E/Mathematics 4/Mathematics Continuation – level 2, Physics 2/ Physics level 2, proficiency in Swedish equivalent to Swedish 3/Swedish level 3, proficiency in English equivalent to English 6/English level 2, and one of the following three options: Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability. The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years. Written exam (TEN2, 3 cr) Approved laboratory reports (LAB2, 3 cr) Project (PRO1; 1,5 cr)