Geographic information systems for engineers

About this programme

- 120 credits, including 90 credits in Technology/Technique and/or Natural Science - Knowledge equivalent to English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school 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, including 90 credits in Technology/Technique and/or Natural Science - 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. On completion of the course, the student will be able to: 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 deals with GIS in a system perspective, spatial data models, geodesy, geographic map services and products, satellite based positioning and remote sensing as well as cartography, map production and geographic analysis. The teaching includes lectures and problem-oriented computer exercises in the form of web-based educational modules. The course combines compulsory and elective exercises so that they cover elements from data acquisition to geographic analysis and design of traditional as well as web-based maps. Examination takes place with written examination as well as presentation of completed computer exercises. Passing the