GIS and Remote Sensing (5 cr)

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

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 imageries.
3) The instructions are conducted on the ArcGIS (ArcMap) platform.
4) Practical tasks and Written exams are part of the course.

The implementation of the course starts on August 28, 2022.

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.

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.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Exercises and assignments are available during the course as well as a written exam.