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TBA4240

Geographic Information Handling 1, Basic Course

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Credits 7.5
Level Third-year courses, level III
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Written examination and work

About

About the course

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. Use of GIS software for analysis and presentation of geographic information.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

A certain number of exersises need to be carried out and approved to get access to the exam. The number of exercises that need approval will be given in start of the semester.

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.

Course materials

Given in the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SIB6015 7.5 sp
AAR4841 5 sp Autumn 2020
GEOG1012 2.5 sp Autumn 2021
AAR4847 5 sp Autumn 2022
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

  • Geomatics
  • Map subjects
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination and work
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 51/100 Examination aids Code D Date 2025-12-11 Time 15:00 Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room for school exam

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.

Sluppenvegen 14
Room SL311 lyseblå sone
59 candidates
Work
Weighting 49/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Summer 2026

School exam
Weighting 51/100 Examination aids Code D Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

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