GIS: I, 15 credits
(GIS: I, 15 högskolepoäng)
Course code | 1055GE |
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Subject area | Earth Science and Physical Geography |
Main field of study | Geography |
Progressive specialisation | G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements) |
Academic school | School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies |
Disciplary domain |
Natural sciences 100%
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Grading scale | AF |
Education cycle | First-cycle (Bachelor) |
Course level | A |
Language of instruction | English |
Valid from | Autumn semester 2022 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Management Board of the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies at Södertörn University on 2020-10-21 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance. This course syllabus was revised by the Management Board of the School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies at Södertörn University on 2021-04-20.
Entry requirements
General requirements for university studies
You also need: English 6
Learning outcomes
On completing the course, the student can:
- Describe basic concepts and thories in geographical data usage.
- Define and identify geographical data that can be used in geographical information systems (GIS).
- Collect, process, analyse and present geographical data in a GIS.
- Independently create, analyse and apply GIS in a separate project.
Course content, modules and examinations
This course is an introduction to geographical information systems (GIS). The course focuses on how GIS is used in mapping, planning and analyses, such as urban planning or the consequences of future climate scenarios.
The course introduces the theoretical foundations of GIS, as well as how GIS can be applied in a range of fields. Practical skills are trained in a number of applied exercises with different types of data and different kinds of analyses. In an independent project, the students learn to use GIS on their own, for data processing, visualisation and analysis.
1001, GIS: I, Exercises, 10 credits
(GIS: I, övningar, 10 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted: AF1002, GIS: I, Project, 5 credits
(GIS: I, projektarbete, 5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted: AFCourse design
If the course is a distance course: all teaching is in English in the form of written instructions and demonstrations, as well as video lectures.
If the course is taught on campus: all teaching is in English in the form of written instructions and demonstrations, as well as seminars, lectures and video lectures..
Examination format
1001 GIS: I, exercises, 10 credits
- Completed exercises with individual written reports
1002 GIS: I, Project, 5 credits
- Individual written report
All examinations may be written in English or Swedish.
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.