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GEOG3521

Urban Applications of GIS

New from the academic year 2010/2011

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Assignment and Written examination
Special deadlines for course registration
Autumn: 2010-06-01

About

About the course

Course content

Representing, analysis and present characteristics of the urban landscape using 3D modeling. Raster based GIS operations such as map algebra, visibility analysis, and sun radiation analysis. During the semester students will carry out several exercises as well as an individual project and the result from this project will influence the final grade for this course.

Learning outcome

The course aims to provide students with advanced skills in the use of geographical information systems (GIS) for urban planning purposes in general and for visibility analysis in particular.

Learning methods and activities

8 hours lectures, 22 hours practical exercise work. Both of the exams must be must be handed in and graded to E or better. Please note that the course may be cancelled due to the teaching capacity at the Department of Geography if less than 5 students register for the course. Check www.ntnu.no/geografi/studentinformasjon for updated information.

Required previous knowledge

Minimum 82.5 credits.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
GEOG3510 6 sp
SVGEO328 6 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Geography
  • Globalization
  • Social Studies

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Geography and Social Anthropology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Oppgave
Weighting 1/2
Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 1/2 Date 2010-12-17 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Oppgave
Weighting 1/2
Skriftlig eksamen
Weighting 1/2 Date 2011-05-24 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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