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GIS and remote sensing (5 cr)

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 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
YTMI22KP
Environmental Technology, full-time studies
Course
YT00AF78

Realization has 13 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 44 h 45 min.

Time Topic Location
Tue 03.09.2024 time 12:00 - 15:45
(3 h 45 min)
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008
D203 Tietokoneluokka (multimedia syksy -25-)
Thu 05.09.2024 time 12:00 - 15:45
(3 h 45 min)
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008
C103 Tietokoneluokka (metsä ja ymp. ohjelmat syksy -25-)
Tue 10.09.2024 time 12:30 - 16:15
(3 h 45 min)
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008
D203 Tietokoneluokka (multimedia syksy -25-)
Tue 17.09.2024 time 12:30 - 16:15
(3 h 45 min)
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008
D203 Tietokoneluokka (multimedia syksy -25-)
Mon 23.09.2024 time 12:30 - 16:15
(3 h 45 min)
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008
D203 Tietokoneluokka (multimedia syksy -25-)
Tue 24.09.2024 time 12:30 - 16:15
(3 h 45 min)
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008
D203 Tietokoneluokka (multimedia syksy -25-)
Tue 01.10.2024 time 12:30 - 16:15
(3 h 45 min)
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008
D203 Tietokoneluokka (multimedia syksy -25-)
Wed 09.10.2024 time 12:30 - 16:15
(3 h 45 min)
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008
D203 Tietokoneluokka (multimedia syksy -25-)
Thu 10.10.2024 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008
D203 Tietokoneluokka (multimedia syksy -25-)
Thu 10.10.2024 time 12:15 - 14:15
(2 h 0 min)
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008
D203 Tietokoneluokka (multimedia syksy -25-)
Mon 14.10.2024 time 12:30 - 16:15
(3 h 45 min)
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008
D203 Tietokoneluokka (multimedia syksy -25-)
Tue 15.10.2024 time 12:30 - 16:15
(3 h 45 min)
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008
D203 Tietokoneluokka (multimedia syksy -25-)
Thu 07.11.2024 time 08:30 - 12:15
(3 h 45 min)
GIS and remote sensing YT00AF78-3008
D203 Tietokoneluokka (multimedia syksy -25-)
Changes to reservations may be possible.

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

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.

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