This syllabus is valid: 2022-08-29
and until further notice
Course code: 2KG026
Credit points: 15
Education level: First cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Human Geography: First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Revised by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2022-08-01
Contents
The aim of this course is to deepen students' knowledge of GIS. This will be achieved through the use of raster data and related analysis methods. Location and network analysis, as well as basic spatial modelling, is also covered. The GIS software used in the course is ArcGIS Pro.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding 1. understand and describe spatial analysis methods,
Competence and skills 2. understand and apply raster and network analysis functions in GIS, 3. apply GIS methods to identify suitable locations, 4. perform basic spatial modelling, and
Judgement and approach 5. apply knowledge of GIS to advanced investigatory work.
Required Knowledge
Univ: GIS and Spatial Analysis, 15 ECTS or Tourism GIS, 15 ECTS, or equivalent.
Form of instruction
The course consists of lectures, exercises and seminars. The exercises - partly carried out under teacher supervision - constitutes an essential part of the course. The seminars constitute examination sessions. Lectures are given and instructions are provided in English. Supervision can be received and examination can be conducted in either English or Swedish
Examination modes
Examination is based on presentation of assignments and a take-home examination. Those students who do not pass the test at the regularly scheduled time are given the option of retaking the test shortly thereafter. A grade is given for the course only after all tests and assignments have been passed. The grades given for this course are pass with distinction, pass, or fail. More detailed instructions on the tests and assignments are given at the beginning of the course.
The student cannot appeal a grade, for example to a higher authority, but the student may always make comments on the scoring or request that the examiner reconsider the decision.
A student who has taken two examinations in a course or a part of a course without obtaining a passing grade is entitled to have another examiner appointed, unless there are special reasons to the contrary (6 Chap. 11b § Higher Education Ordinance). The student may submit a request for a different examiner to the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER: Decisions about academic credit transfer are made on an individual basis.
An introduction to geographical information systems Heywood D. Ian, Cornelius Sarah, Carver Steve 4. ed. : Harlow : Prentice Hall : 2011 : xxxiv, 446 s. : ISBN: 0-273-72259-X ¹33.99 Search the University Library catalogue
Additional literature can be included as advised by the teahcers.
KGI = Provided by the Dept. of Geography
Reference literature
Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 Law Michael, Collins Amy ESRI Press : 2021 : Boken
The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 2: Spatial Measurements and Statistics_. Second Edition. Mitchell A, Griffin L Redlands, CA: ESRI Press. ISBN: 978-1-58948-608-9. : 2021 :
An introduction to geographical information systems Heywood D. Ian, Cornelius Sarah, Carver Steve 4. ed. : Harlow : Prentice Hall : 2011 : xxxiv, 446 s. : ISBN: 0-273-72259-X ¹33.99 Search the University Library catalogue
Additional literature can be included as advised by the teahcers.
KGI = Provided by the Dept. of Geography
The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 2: Spatial Measurements and Statistics_. Second Edition. Mitchell A, Griffin L Redlands, CA: ESRI Press. ISBN: 978-1-58948-608-9. : 2021 :
