Geographic Information Systems analysis

Instruction is in the form of lectures, laboratory work, and project tasks. The course requires previous knowledge and basic skills in using GIS software, primarily ArcGIS. The course includes analyses and model designs using GIS software and students are shown examples of applications of those methods. Much of the laboratory work consists of data preparation before various analyses are carried out. Forms of analysis covered in the course include: network analysis, spatial analysis, and hydrological modelling, such as accessibility across a roadnet or the importance of topography for different natural processes. Students find, read, and summarise academic articles.

Progressive specialisation: G2F (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: 90 ECTS credits completed in the Surveying Technology and Geographical IT Engineering programme, including Geographic Information Systems II, 7.5 ECTS credits, Scientific Methods in Geomatics, 7.5 ECTS credits, and Raster GIS, 7.5 ECTS credits, or equivalent

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

• Engineering: Surveying Technology and Geographical IT (studied during year 3)