GIS in forest and landscape

About this programme

General entry requirements for first-cycle studies, and knowledge equivalent to - 15 credits Forestry science or - 15 credits Forest sciences or - 15 credits Biology or - 15 credits Environmental sciences - 15 credits Landscape Architecture or - 15 credits Agricultural Sciences or - 15 credits Natural Resource Management and English B. As the language of instruction is English, the Swedish language general entry requirement may not apply. 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. General entry requirements for first-cycle studies, and knowledge equivalent to - 15 credits Forestry science or - 15 credits Forest sciences or - 15 credits Biology or - 15 credits Environmental sciences - 15 credits Landscape Architecture or - 15 credits Agricultural Sciences or - 15 credits Natural Resource Management and English B. As the language of instruction is English, the Swedish language general entry requirement may not apply. The aim with the course is for the student to get a basic understanding and practical experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), specifically within forestry applications and withing a landscape matrix context. This will be achieved by theoretical GIS-basics, data sampling and management, map projections and reference systems, spatial analysis and visualization. The course gives an introduction to GIS systems. This refers to database management, visualisation and processing of spatial data and information. In the course the students will