Main Field of Study and progress level:
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Excellent, Very good, Good, Satisfactory, Sufficient, Insufficient, Insufficient
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Contents
The course aims to further develop skills and knowledge in spatial analysis. Both descriptive and analytical quantitative approaches are dealt with. The spatial analysis perspective includes geographical information data management and geographical information systems (GIS) as well as forecasting and simulation techniques of various development processes. The course also involves further developed skills in the visualization and analysis of spatial dynamics and regional data.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to
independently conduct regional analyses and to present these in maps as well as in written reports,
understand dynamic spatial systems and causal relationships,
analyze regional spatial interrelationships,
handle visualization techniques where maps, texts and other types of illustrations are utilized.
Required Knowledge
Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including 7,5 ECTS in quantitative methods, or equivalent.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL IBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section).
Form of instruction
The teaching during the course is mainly based on a combination of lectures, assignments and seminars. A substantial part of the teaching is given as supervised group exercises in the computer laboratory or as individual supervision. There will also be guest lectures and/or educational visits. Relevant gender aspects will be dealt with during the course. The teaching is in English.
Examination modes
The course is examined by compulsory assignments to be presented at seminars and in written reports. The assignments and the whole course are graded according to the scale A-FX.
Examination based on the same syllabus as at the ordinary examination is guaranteed during two years after the first registration to the course.
Students who have passed an examination cannot redo the examination to receive a higher grade.
It is not possible to appeal against a received grade, i.e. to get it examined by a higher authority, but a student can always criticize the grading or ask another examiner to reconsider the examination.
When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed in to the director of studies.
ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfer is always examined individually.
Literature
Valid from:
2012 week 33
Simulation for the social scientist Gilbert Nigel, Troitzsch Klaus G. 2. ed. : Maidenhead : Open University Press : 2005 : 295 s. : ISBN: 0-335-21600-5 (pb) Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
