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GIS analysis (5 cr)

Code: ME00AE55-3002

General information


Enrollment

14.12.2020 - 14.01.2021

Timing

11.01.2021 - 02.04.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 50

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Forestry

Teachers

  • Timo Leinonen
  • Pertti Kilpeläinen

Teacher in charge

Timo Leinonen

Groups

  • MEMI18SPA
  • MEMI18SPB

Objective

You know the basics of different data models used in GIS. You know the GIS data sources and solutions usedin forestry. You are able to make different GIS analyses 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 analyses can you makewith GIS? For what kind of solutions is GIS used in forestry?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Qualifications

Attending the course requires completing the courses of ICT skills in forestry, Forest measurement andForest inventory.