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AAR5260

GIS in Urban Planning

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course is an introduction to Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Theory, methods, techniques and applications are illustrated in lectures, seminars, demonstrations and practical exercises. Issues that will be covered are: GIS concept, the raster and vector principles, data capture, data modelling, handling of attribute tabular data, spatial analysis and query, mapping layout etc.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Course materials

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

Subject areas

  • Information Systems
  • Planfag

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Faculty of Architecture and Design

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Re-sit examination - Autumn 2010

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Oral examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-09

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