Course - GIS as a Planning Tool - AAR4841
GIS as a Planning Tool
About
About the course
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TBA4240 | 5 sp |
Subject areas
- Town and Regional Planning
- Architecture
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Skriftlig eksamen
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.