TIMEPERIOD:
Vt 99
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 acquire 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:
Conceptual 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 project work.
EXAMINATION
Written examination and approved laboratory work.
COURSE GRADE SCALE: U, G
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