GIS and Remote Sensing (5 cr)

Code: YT00AF78-3006

General information

Enrollment: 06.04.2023 - 21.04.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 28.08.2023 - 15.12.2023
Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 5 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

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

Course: YT00AF78

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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?

Course material

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

Study forms and methods

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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

Application of literature information to practical work examples.

Timing of exams and assignments

Will be decided in the first meeting.

International cooperation

Student workload

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.

Course part description

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

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

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