Study Guide

Objective

You know what geospatial data, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote
sensing methods mean.
You can describe how to use such systems.
You can collect geospatial data and make digital maps.
You know how to make information queries and analyses using geospatial data.
You can use geospatial data in environmental research.

Content

What are geospatial data and geographic information systems (GIS).
How can remote sensing and global position systems be utilized?
How is geospatial data collected and how are digital maps made?
How is geospatial data used in environmental research?
What are the development visions in the field of GIS and remote sensing?

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

Including classroom workload and independent workload, 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.

Objective

You know what geospatial data, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote
sensing methods mean.
You can describe how to use such systems.
You can collect geospatial data and make digital maps.
You know how to make information queries and analyses using geospatial data.
You can use geospatial data in environmental research.

Content

What are geospatial data and geographic information systems (GIS).
How can remote sensing and global position systems be utilized?
How is geospatial data collected and how are digital maps made?
How is geospatial data used in environmental research?
What are the development visions in the field of GIS and remote sensing?

Opiskelumateriaali

Video and written tutorials are provided along with extra resources in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Work week-based learning pathway:

Objectives of the course - You are familiar with various vector and raster spatial data sets and spatial data analyses in the environmental field.

1) Exercises based on contact teaching and independent work with current spatial data and software in the field of the environment.
2) You will use publicly available data for analysis of both vector and satellite imagery.
3) The instructions are conducted on the ArcGIS platform.
4) Practical tasks and Written exams are part of the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Application of literature information to practical work examples.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Will be decided in the first meeting.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

NA

Opiskelijan työmäärä

In addition to the contact lessons, approx. 110 hours of independent work are required to prepare for the assignments and exams required in the course.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

The course consists of lectures, research and task examples and seminars within the context of the environmental application of GIS and remote sensing with a focus on various spatial analytics methodologies.

Further information

NA

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exercises and assignments are used during the course as well as a written exam for assessment.

Objective

You know what geospatial data, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote
sensing methods mean.
You can describe how to use such systems.
You can collect geospatial data and make digital maps.
You know how to make information queries and analyses using geospatial data.
You can use geospatial data in environmental research.

Content

What are geospatial data and geographic information systems (GIS).
How can remote sensing and global position systems be utilized?
How is geospatial data collected and how are digital maps made?
How is geospatial data used in environmental research?
What are the development visions in the field of GIS and remote sensing?

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

Getting familiar with GIS-related consulting services

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.

Objective

You know what geospatial data, geographic information systems (GIS) and remote
sensing methods mean.
You can describe how to use such systems.
You can collect geospatial data and make digital maps.
You know how to make information queries and analyses using geospatial data.
You can use geospatial data in environmental research.

Content

What are geospatial data and geographic information systems (GIS).
How can remote sensing and global position systems be utilized?
How is geospatial data collected and how are digital maps made?
How is geospatial data used in environmental research?
What are the development visions in the field of GIS and remote sensing?

Opiskelumateriaali

Video and written tutorials are provided along with extra resources in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Work week-based learning pathway:

Objectives of the course (You are familiar with various vector and raster spatial data sets and spatial data analyses in the environmental field.

1) Exercises based on contact teaching and independent work with current spatial data and software in the field of the environment.
2) You will use publicly available data for analysis of both vector and satellite imageries.
3) The instructions are conducted on the ArcGIS (ArcMap) platform.
4) Practical tasks and Written exams are part of the course.

The implementation of the course starts on August 28, 2022.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Application of literature information to practical work examples.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Will be decided in the first meeting.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

In addition to the contact lessons, approx. 110 hours of independent work are required to prepare for the assignments and exams required in the course.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

The course consists of lectures, research and task examples and seminars within the context of the environmental application of GIS and remote sensing with a focus on various spatial analytics methodologies.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exercises and assignments are available during the course as well as a written exam.