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
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MEMI18SPA
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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.