Study Guide

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.

Location and time

Period 2 2022, Campus Raseborg.

Materials

On moodle.

Teaching methods

Lectures, field and computer class practicals.A selection of home assignments.

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

Assessment methods and criteria

Computer assignment.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

<50% of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

50-59% (=1) or 60-69% (=2) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

70-79% (=3) or 80-89% (=4) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments respectively

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

90-100% (=5) of the maximum number of credits earned in the assignments

Qualifications

No previous knowledge requirements