Environmental applications of geographical information systems (GIS)Laajuus (5 cr)
Code: EE00CX44
Credits
5 op
Objective
You are able to explain what geographic information, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS) and global position systems (GNSS, GPS) are, and how they are used in environmental monitoring and research. You are able to use and make digital maps, collect spatial data, manage and edit geographic information and make information queries to environmental data archives and analyse data in meaningful ways.
Content
What is geographical information like? What are geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS) and global positioning systems (GNSS/GPS)?
What are the principles, applications and trends of geographic information systems and sciences?
How to visualize spatial data? How to make digital maps, data conversions, geo databases, data queries and data extraction? How to collect spatial data?
How can GIS, RS and GNSS/GPS be used in environmental engineering?
Enrollment
04.11.2024 - 17.11.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 30.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Shakil Regmi
Teacher in charge
Shakil Regmi
Groups
-
EEMI23SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to explain what geographic information, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS) and global position systems (GNSS, GPS) are, and how they are used in environmental monitoring and research. You are able to use and make digital maps, collect spatial data, manage and edit geographic information and make information queries to environmental data archives and analyse data in meaningful ways.
Content
What is geographical information like? What are geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS) and global positioning systems (GNSS/GPS)?
What are the principles, applications and trends of geographic information systems and sciences?
How to visualize spatial data? How to make digital maps, data conversions, geo databases, data queries and data extraction? How to collect spatial data?
How can GIS, RS and GNSS/GPS be used in environmental engineering?
Opiskelumateriaali
The license to related software will be provided and materials are provided via Learn platform of the course.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
The course is conducted in the form of contact teaching with Scheduled Track. The students need to participate in the classroom activities where the problem/project related to the topic is discussed and solved together in a seminar-based setting in accordance with the schedule.
There are no possibilities for distance learning.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
We will use various data set from international and national space agencies.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
There will be mandatory assignments with deadlines ranging between two to three weeks from the start date which is the date of seminar for the specific topic. Exam will be conducted at the end of the course in a form of Learn exam. More details of assignments and exams will be agreed on the first day of the course.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
Not Applicable
Opiskelijan työmäärä
The total workload is 135 hours including classroom activities, assignments, practice, and exam.
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
• Basics and Fundamentals of Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Introduction to Remote Sensing
• Data types and applications of GIS
• Analysis methodology in GIS
• Lab and project work in GIS
Further information
Not Applicable
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation is based on course assignments and exams. Detailed evaluation methods and criteria are discussed at the beginning of the course.
Enrollment
06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Shakil Regmi
Teacher in charge
Shakil Regmi
Groups
-
EEMI22SVPEnvironmental Engineering, online/full-time studies
Objective
You are able to explain what geographic information, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS) and global position systems (GNSS, GPS) are, and how they are used in environmental monitoring and research. You are able to use and make digital maps, collect spatial data, manage and edit geographic information and make information queries to environmental data archives and analyse data in meaningful ways.
Content
What is geographical information like? What are geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS) and global positioning systems (GNSS/GPS)?
What are the principles, applications and trends of geographic information systems and sciences?
How to visualize spatial data? How to make digital maps, data conversions, geo databases, data queries and data extraction? How to collect spatial data?
How can GIS, RS and GNSS/GPS be used in environmental engineering?
Opiskelumateriaali
The material presented and provided via e-platform of the course. Self-acquired materials.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Scheduled track: Participate in exercises, teaching and supervision in accordance with the schedule. (No possibility for distance learning. It is presented at the beginning of the course.)
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Familiar with the concepts of GIS consulting in Environmental Applications.
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Will be decided as per the schedule and in agreement with the participants.
Kansainvälinen yhteistyö
NA
Opiskelijan työmäärä
Classroom work for 50 hours, and independent work for 85 hours. The total workload is 135 hours.
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
• Basics and Fundamentals of Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Introduction to Remote Sensing
• Data types and applications of GIS
• Analysis methodology in GIS
• Lab and project work in GIS
Further information
If needed it will be provided during the lessons.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation is based on course assignments and exam. Detailed evaluation methods and criteria are shown at the beginning of the course.
Enrollment
07.11.2022 - 18.11.2022
Timing
01.01.2023 - 30.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Shakil Regmi
Teacher in charge
Shakil Regmi
Groups
-
EEMI21SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to explain what geographic information, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS) and global position systems (GNSS, GPS) are, and how they are used in environmental monitoring and research. You are able to use and make digital maps, collect spatial data, manage and edit geographic information and make information queries to environmental data archives and analyse data in meaningful ways.
Content
What is geographical information like? What are geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS) and global positioning systems (GNSS/GPS)?
What are the principles, applications and trends of geographic information systems and sciences?
How to visualize spatial data? How to make digital maps, data conversions, geo databases, data queries and data extraction? How to collect spatial data?
How can GIS, RS and GNSS/GPS be used in environmental engineering?
Opiskelumateriaali
The material presented and provided via e-platform of the course. Self-acquired materials.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
Scheduled track: Participate in exercises, teaching and supervision in accordance with the schedule. (No possibility for distance learning. It is presented at the beginning of the course.)
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
Familiar with the concepts of GIS consulting in Environmental Applications
Tentit ja muut määräajat
Will be decided as per the schedule and in agreement with the participants.
Opiskelijan työmäärä
Classroom work for 45 hours, and independent work for 90 hours. The total workload is 135 hours.
Toteutuksen osien kuvaus
• Basics and Fundamentals of Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Introduction to Remote Sensing
• Data types and applications of GIS
• Analysis methodology in GIS
• Lab and project work in GIS
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation is based on course assignments and exam. Detailed evaluation methods and criteria are shown at the beginning of the course.
Enrollment
08.11.2021 - 21.11.2021
Timing
01.01.2022 - 29.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
15 - 36
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Shakil Regmi
Teacher in charge
Shakil Regmi
Groups
-
EEMI20SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are able to explain what geographic information, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS) and global position systems (GNSS, GPS) are, and how they are used in environmental monitoring and research. You are able to use and make digital maps, collect spatial data, manage and edit geographic information and make information queries to environmental data archives and analyse data in meaningful ways.
Content
What is geographical information like? What are geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS) and global positioning systems (GNSS/GPS)?
What are the principles, applications and trends of geographic information systems and sciences?
How to visualize spatial data? How to make digital maps, data conversions, geo databases, data queries and data extraction? How to collect spatial data?
How can GIS, RS and GNSS/GPS be used in environmental engineering?
Opiskelumateriaali
Material provided via Learn.
Yksilölliset oppimisväylät
You will attend teaching and field work as specified in the weekly schedule. Your study routine is determined by the scheduled group sessions and by the self-study assignments.
TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö
If possible
Evaluation scale
1-5