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AAR4841 - GIS as a Planning Tool

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Skriftlig eksamen 50/100 4 hours D
Arbeider 50/100 ALLE

Course content

Knowledge about geographical information systems (GIS) as important tools for physical planning. Introduction to, and training with GIS applications, such as ArcGIS or QGIS.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: The functionality and operation of geographic information systems (GIS). Basic geographical data and reference systems, cartography and cartographic methods, relevant to the needs and scope of physical planning. Data structures, data models and geographic / spatial analysis techniques that are used for examination and presentation of the plan base, plan presentation and impact analysis. Norwegian data sources and their use in analysis and planning.
Skills: Facilitation of geographical data in a GIS, preparation for analysis or design purposes. Basic design and editing work using GIS tools. The use of 2D and 3D for presentation of plan base and results in an easily understandable manner. Use of GIS functions for plan-oriented analysis of localization or consequences of plan implementation.
General competence: to make use of acquired knowledge and skills solving a variety of tasks related to geographic analysis and physical planning.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and concentrated training workshops.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercise

Further on evaluation

You can register for a re-scheduled examination in the next exam period. Both exercises and written exam must be passed to pass the course. When exercises have been passed, grading will be valid for 1,5 years and might be included for a re-scheduled exam.

Required previous knowledge

Minimum Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.

Course materials

Textbook will be announced before term, in addition an excercise compendium will be distributed.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
TBA4240 5.0
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2019
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2019-06-01

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Town and Regional Planning
  • Architecture
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Architecture and Planning

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Arbeider 50/100 ALLE
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Skriftlig eksamen 50/100 D 2019-12-12 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 grønn sone Sluppenvegen 14 31
SL238 Sluppenvegen 14 1
Spring UTS Arbeider 50/100 ALLE
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Skriftlig eksamen 50/100 D 2020-05-07 09:00 INSPERA
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.
Examination

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