Course - GIS: Geographical Information - GEOG3526
GEOG3526 - GIS: Geographical Information
About
New from the academic year 2017/2018
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Skriftlig eksamen | 3/5 | 3 timer | ||
Oppgave | 2/5 |
Course content
This course introduces students to the use of geographical information systems (GIS). The lectures focus on basic GIS theory and related concepts while exercises give the students practical experience in using GIS software. The course covers topics such as how GIS can represent our world, georeferencing, nature of geographical data, spatial data structures, topology, map design, and fundamental GIS functions. The exercises will make the students familiar with the basic functionality in GIS such as querying, distance measures, overlays, buffering, geoprocessing, joining and editing data, and map layout design.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: After taking this course, the students will be able to have basic understanding of GIS and theoretical concepts related to GIS and what constitutes GIS data.
Skills: After the course, the students will be able to use the basic functionality of GIS software to process, analyze, and present spatial information.
General competence: After the course, the students will be able to recognize the advantages of using GIS for problem solving of various issues.
Learning methods and activities
12 hours lectures and 14 hours of exercises. The compulsory assignment and the exam must be completed in English. Exceptions must be clarified with the lecturer responsible. Teaching will only be given if a sufficient number of students register for the course and if the Department has sufficient teaching resources. See www.ntnu.no/geografi/studentinformasjon for the most recent information on the courses offered. Information will be made available no later than 10 January in the spring semester and 10 August in the autumn semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Introduction to assignment
Further on evaluation
Both exams must be submitted and passed (graded E or better) to pass the course. Same form of examination is given when re-sitting for the exam. It is possible to re-sit for one out of two exams. Written exam for the course is offered both semesters, while the assignment-part must be taken together and in the same semester when lectured.
Recommended previous knowledge
Completed GEOG1004 Geography in Practice - Statistics, Maps and Images. It is expectied that the students have basic knowledge of using Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and WinZip and that they can administrate files and folders in Windows Explorer.
Required previous knowledge
Completed a minimum of 45 credits.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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GEOG2009 | 4.0 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- Geography
- Geomatics
- Ingeniør
- Social Sciences
- Päivi Pauliina Lujala
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geography
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment and Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oppgave 2/5
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 3/5 2017-11-29 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oppgave 2/5
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig eksamen 3/5 2018-06-07 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"