Introduction to GIS, as a Tool in Social Planning

The course introduces the area of Geographic Information Technology (GIT) and the use of Geographic Informations Systems (GIS). The representation of reality in digital form in a GIS and how the data are collected and made available are treated, as well as basic concepts and definitions.

Students are introduced to a common GIS software. The introduction exercises are alternated with software exercises, which gives students the opportunity to reinforce and apply their knowledge.

Instruction is in the form of lectures, seminars, computer sessions, and group work. Theory and practice alternate throughout the course in the form of literature study and practical exercises.

An important part of the course is understanding the role of geographic information in society and the available infrastructure of geographic information in the form of:
- institutional frameworks (for instance legislation)
- standards, specifications, and guidelines for using geographic data
- regulations on basic geographic data needed in society
- technological infrastructure
- research, development, and education.

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

Education level: Undergraduate level

Admission requirements: 60 ECTS credits of Social Planning Programme courses, including Social Planning I, 7.5 ECTS credits, and Social Planning II, 15 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.