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AAR4841

GIS as Planning Tool

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination and Work

About

About the course

Course content

What is GIS? Organizing and modeling of spatial data, attribute data bases, acquiring and editing of spacial data, analysis principles and analytical modeling of areas and terrain, presentation and layout of spacial data as maps and other visualizations. Use of standard Norwegian map data and thematical databases with two and three dimensional tools for handling of vector and raster data in ArcGis.

Learning outcome

Knowledge about geographical information systems (GIS) as an important tool in physical planning. Introduction and training with ArcGis.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and concentrated training workshops.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercise

Required previous knowledge

Registration deadline: 1. september

Course materials

Ian Heywood et al., 2006: An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems.

Subject areas

  • Architecture
  • Town and Regional Planning
  • Planfag

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Faculty of Architecture and Design

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 60/100 Date 2010-12-06 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.
Øving
Weighting 40/100

Re-sit examination - Spring 2011

Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 60/100 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.
Øving
Weighting 40/100

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