Geographic information systems for environmental and natural science studies

About this programme

- 120 credits, of which 90 credits in technique/technology and/or natural sciences - Knowledge equivalent to English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school TE0017, Geographic information systems for environmental and natural science studies, 7.5 Hp Print syllabus 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. - 120 credits, of which 90 credits in technique/technology and/or natural sciences - Knowledge equivalent to English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school The course intends to give an introduction to geographic information systems where social relevance and system integration stand in focus. Furthermore, an orientation in basic geographic analysis is included. The course presents geographic information systems (GIS) as a tool for planning, implementation and presentation of projects that handle geographically related information. It provides practically applicable knowledge of how spatial information can be analysed and presented by means of maps and covers GIS in a system perspective, spatial data models, geodesy, geographic map services and products, satellite based positioning, remote sensing, cartography and map production as well as automated applications and geographic analysis. The teaching consists of lectures, interactive case-based moments where GIS projects are analysed (attendance can be compulsory), as well as problem-oriented computer exercises. The computer exercises are carried out in the form of web-based educational modules where compul