Geographic Information Systems (3 cr)
Code: CM22GP02-3001
General information
Enrollment
15.06.2022 - 02.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 23.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Bioeconomy
Campus
Ekenäs, Raseborgsvägen 9
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Sustainable Coastal Management
Teachers
- Patrik Byholm
Groups
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CM22D-ESustainable Coastal Management, full-time studies, 2022
Objective
The student:
- is able to handle geographic data in a GIS program
- knows how to capture data using GPS and a mobile phone
- can analyze geographical environmental data using different data sources and methods
- can effectively visualize geographic information for different purposes
Content
This course will offer a basic understanding of Geographic Information Systems and their practical use, as well as teach the student how to produce own material in a GIS program such as ArcGIS. This includes for example learning how to draw maps, geo-reference scanned maps and aerial photographs, import cartographic material and use positioning data from other sources (such as hand held GPS) in ArcMap, as well as exporting cartographic material for use in other programs.
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The assignments were completed and the student obtained a basic understanding of the course content
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The assignments were completed without major remarks and the student obtained a good understanding of the course content
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Assignments were completed without remarks and the the student obtained an excellent understanding of the course content
Qualifications
No previous knowledge requirements