GIS and remote sensing (5cr)
Code: YT00AF78-3008
General information
- Enrollment
- 08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Department of Forestry, Food 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
-
YTMI22KPEnvironmental Technology, full-time studies
- Course
- YT00AF78
Realization has 6 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 18 h 30 min.
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Wed 09.10.2024 time 12:30 - 16:15 (3 h 45 min) |
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008 |
D203
Multimedialuokka
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Thu 10.10.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30 (1 h 30 min) |
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008 |
D203
Multimedialuokka
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Thu 10.10.2024 time 12:15 - 14:15 (2 h 0 min) |
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008 |
D203
Multimedialuokka
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Mon 14.10.2024 time 12:30 - 16:15 (3 h 45 min) |
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008 |
D203
Multimedialuokka
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Tue 15.10.2024 time 12:30 - 16:15 (3 h 45 min) |
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008 |
D203
Multimedialuokka
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Thu 07.11.2024 time 08:30 - 12:15 (3 h 45 min) |
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008 |
D203
Multimedialuokka
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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?
Evaluation
Students can
a. use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
b. evaluate information sources critically.
e. choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.
f. work proficiently as team members.
Course material
Environmental modelling
The material presented and provided via e-platform of the course. Self-acquired materials.
Study forms and methods
Scheduled track: Participate in exercises, teaching and supervision in accordance with the schedule. (No possibility for distance learning. It is presented at the beginning of the course.)
RDI and work-related cooperation
Getting familiar with GIS-related services.
Timing of exams and assignments
Will be decided as per the schedule and in agreement with the participants.
International cooperation
NA
Student workload
The total workload is 135 hours including lecture hours, tasks/assignments, and self-learning hours.
Course part description
• Basics and Fundamentals of Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Introduction to Remote Sensing
• Data types and applications of GIS
• Analysis methodology in GIS
• Lab and project work in GIS
Further information
NA
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The evaluation is based on course assignments and exams. Detailed evaluation methods and criteria are shown at the beginning of the course.