TIMEPERIOD:
Quarter II
LANGUAGE:Swedish
EXAMINER
A Östman Prof
PREREQUISITES
COURSE AIM
The course will give an introduction to the techniques of geographic information systems and its use in the community. The student will aquire knowledge about concepts, terminology, tools and the role of different organisations.
CONTENTS
Basic concepts:
Definitions, history, market overview.
Data capture:
Surveying, GPS, photogrammetry, remote sensing, scanning.
Data modelling:
Konceptual modelling, data structures.
Geographic analysis:
Topology, vector analysis, network analysis, raster analysis, DEM.
Initiation of GIS in organisations:
Information analysis, economy.
Applications.
TEACHING
Lectures, practicals and visits to companies and organisations using GIS. Company visits are compulsory.
EXAMINATION
Written examination and approved laboratory work.
COURSE GRADE SCALE: U, 3, 4, 5
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