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TBA4250

Geographic Information Handling 2, Basic Course

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Third-year courses, level III
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Written examination and work

About

About the course

Course content

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from a technical point of view. Spatial data models, topology, network operations, cartographic generalization, information theory and other elements that are behind a GIS. In a project work the students will be enabled to use some of this technology by developent of a map-based application.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student is supposed to have knowledge about

  • Basic concepts for handling geographic information
  • How to use Fuzzy Sets in connection with geographic information
  • How to organize topological connections between geographic objects
  • Technology for the portrayal of geographic information on the Internet
  • Data structures for the representation of geographic information in various dimensions
  • Important algorithms used in geographic information systems (GIS)
  • Information theory and cartographic communication
  • Techniques for cartographic animations
  • 3D GIS and network analysis
  • Quality and uncertainty in geographic information

Skills

The student is supposed to know how to:

  • Choose the suitable data structure and use it for geographic objects
  • Implement a map application (Web, pad, mobile unit) where elements from the discussed technology are used
  • Make a map application that have 2-way interaction with a data base
  • Make a map application, within a given theme, which has a carefully considered and good user interface
  • Make a map application where the cartographic content is communicated in a good way and in accordance with the theory

General competence

The student is supposed to know how to:

  • Handling geographic data in a computer
  • Give a well considered presentation of geographic information in an electronic media

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, exercises and project work

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

A certain number of the exercises need to be approved in order to be accepted at the exam. Number of exercises that need to be accepted will be announced at the start of the semester.

The assessment of the course consists of two parts; a written exam (51%) and a project report (49%). The results for each part is assigned a letter grade. In order to pass the course, both parts of the assessment must receive a passing grade.

If there is a re-sit examination of the written exam, the examination form may be changed from written to oral. Re-sit of any other partial assessments must be done in a semester when the course is taught.

Course materials

Textbook is handed in at the start of the semester. Compendia from the institute.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SIB6025 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course 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

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination and work
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

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