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GIS and Remote Sensing (5 cr)

Code: YT00AF78-3006

General information


Enrollment

06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Environmental Technology

Teachers

  • Shakil Regmi

Teacher in charge

Shakil Regmi

Groups

  • YTMI21KP
    Environmental Technology, full-time studies
  • 07.12.2023 12:30 - 15:30, GIS and Remote Sensing YT00AF78-3006

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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Video and written tutorials are provided along with extra resources in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Work week-based learning pathway:

Objectives of the course - You are familiar with various vector and raster spatial data sets and spatial data analyses in the environmental field.

1) Exercises based on contact teaching and independent work with current spatial data and software in the field of the environment.
2) You will use publicly available data for analysis of both vector and satellite imagery.
3) The instructions are conducted on the ArcGIS platform.
4) Practical tasks and Written exams are part of the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Application of literature information to practical work examples.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

Will be decided in the first meeting.

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

NA

Opiskelijan työmäärä

In addition to the contact lessons, approx. 110 hours of independent work are required to prepare for the assignments and exams required in the course.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

The course consists of lectures, research and task examples and seminars within the context of the environmental application of GIS and remote sensing with a focus on various spatial analytics methodologies.

Further information

NA

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exercises and assignments are used during the course as well as a written exam for assessment.