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GIS analysis (5 cr)

Code: N90C307-3001

General information


Enrollment

02.01.2019 - 14.01.2019

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.03.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

15 - 30

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Forestry

Teachers

  • Pertti Kilpeläinen

Groups

  • N9016SNA
  • N9016SNB

Objective

You know the basics of different data models used in GIS. You know the GIS data sources and solutions used in forestry. You are able to do different GIS analysis and visual representations.

Content

What is GIS? What are the vector and raster data models used in GIS? From where do you get or how do you produce GIS data? What kind of visual representations and analysis can you do with GIS?For what kind of solutions is GIS used in forestry?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, good (3)

You are a) able to logically use professional terms e) able to use the main models, methods, programs and techniques of GIS in forestry.

Qualifications

Information management in the organization, Forest measurement, Forest inventory