Course - Geographic Information Handling 1, Basic Course - TBA4240
TBA4240 - Geographic Information Handling 1, Basic Course
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| work | 49/100 | |||
| Written examination | 51/100 | 4 hours | D |
Course content
The subject provides a basic education in how a geographic information system works and how it can be used. The students will get an insight in existing data in Norway and how these can be used within their own field. The subject is suitable for students that want to learn how to handle geographic data within their own field as well as it is a basic subject for students specializing on Geomatics.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student is supposed to have knowledge about:
- The most used reference systems and map projections in Norway
- How to collect geographical data
- "Norway Digital" and which data included here
- How raster and vector based methods for handling geographical information works
- How to use various data for analysis
- Methods for presenting geographical information.
Skills
The student is supposed to know how to:
- Handle data from "Norway Digital"
- Use these data for analysis
- Use correct reference system and map projection
- Understand and use raster and vector based systems for geographic information
- Make good cartographic presentations based on geographic information.
General competence
The student is supposed to know how to
- See various use of geographic information ( and systems)within their own field
- Handle geographical information in connection with their own field.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and exercises.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Final written exam (51 %) and a project report (49 %). The results for the parts are given in as letter grades. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Both the exam and the project report must receive a passing grade in order to pass the course.
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Given in the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIB6015 | 7.5 | ||
| AAR4841 | 5.0 | 01.09.2020 | |
| GEOG1012 | 5.0 | 01.09.2020 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2020
No.of lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 4
No.of specialization hours: 6
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Geomatics
- Map subjects
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination and Work
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Autumn ORD work 49/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Written examination 51/100 D INSPERA
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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"