Advanced geographic information and remote sensingLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to create data and models based on geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing (RS) and global position systems (GNSS, GPS). Using these skills you apply GIS, RS and GNSS models in environmental monitoring and research. You are able to manage and edit existing geographic information models and make information queries to environmental data archives and analyze data in meaningful ways.

Content

How are GIS and RS models created?

Which tools, software and platforms are used to create such models?

What is the purpose of GIS and RS models?

How can you apply existing or new models for environmental and forestry research?

Evaluation

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b. assess information sources critically.
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
g. apply critically the ethical principles of the professional field in different situations.