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GIS and remote sensing (5 cr)

Code: YT00AF78-3001

General information


Enrollment

15.08.2019 - 30.08.2019

Timing

01.08.2019 - 22.12.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology

Teachers

  • Esa Hannus

Teacher in charge

Esa Hannus

Groups

  • YTMI17KP

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?