GIS - Introduction
7.5 ECTS creditsThe course is primarily designed for students needing to learn different ways of using GIS technology and to students seeking a general understanding of GIS in order to collaborate with experts in the field.
The course covers central concepts and definitions. Students are given a number of reading assignments, which are supplemented with a practical introduction to commonly used GIS software including introductory exercises as well as more advanced exercises designed to help students learn a particular software programme, deepen their knowledge, and apply their knowledge in practice. Students are also introduced to ongoing processes of development and standardisation in the field. Finally, students undertake a project in which they apply the theoretical knowledge acquired.
The course covers central concepts and definitions. Students are given a number of reading assignments, which are supplemented with a practical introduction to commonly used GIS software including introductory exercises as well as more advanced exercises designed to help students learn a particular software programme, deepen their knowledge, and apply their knowledge in practice. Students are also introduced to ongoing processes of development and standardisation in the field. Finally, students undertake a project in which they apply the theoretical knowledge acquired.
Progressive specialisation:
G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
General admission requirements
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Master Programme in Biology: Ecology and Conservation Biology (studied during year 2)
- Biology programme (studied during year 3)