GIS: II, 15 credits
(GIS: II, 15 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 1056GE |
|---|---|
| Subject area | Earth Science and Physical Geography |
| Main field of study | Geography |
| Progressive specialisation | G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements) |
| Academic school | School of Natural Sciences, Technology and Environmental Studies |
| Disciplary domain |
Natural sciences 100%
|
| Grading scale | AF |
| Education cycle | First-cycle (Bachelor) |
| Course level | B |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Spring semester 2021 |
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.
Entry requirements
GIS: I, 15 credits or equivalent and English 6 or the equivalent.
Learning outcomes
On completing the course, the student can:
- Describe the theoretical background that enables the use of different types of geographical data and geographical information in geographical information systems (GIS)
- Describe analysis methods that are used to extract geographical data and transform them to information.
- Describe how GIS can be used to generate new knowledge.
- Use advanced applications in an independent GIS project that includes the planning, implementation, analysis, discussion and visualisation of geographical data.
- Illustrate and explain geographical information in a way that optimises the project's capacity for presenting its results to a specific audience.
- Evaluate the quality of GIS data and visualisations of geographical information.
Course content, modules and examinations
This course covers advanced data processing and analysis in geographical information systems (GIS), for example complex layouts, 3D maps and overlay analyses of several data layers with different types of information. The course uses exercises with examples from current research and from professional applications. The emphasis is on the application of GIS as a tool for analysis and visualisation. The course includes an in-depth theoretical section on GIS, and a practical section in which GIS is used in the student's problem solving with different data types. There is an individual project that can focus on an individually chosen area of application.
1001, GIS: II, Exercises, 7.5 credits
(GIS: II, övningar, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
Grades permitted: AF1002, GIS: II, Project, 7.5 credits
(GIS: II, projektarbete, 7,5 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: II, exercises, 7.5 credits
- Completed exercises with individual written reports
1002 GIS: II, project 7.5 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.