Course - Modeling and use of geodata - VB6112
VB6112 - Modeling and use of geodata
About
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Oral examination | 100/100 | 25 minutes |
Course content
The course will provide the student with a theoretical and practical basis for using Norwegian and international infrastructure for geographical information in his work as a geomatician. The different parts are:
- Introduction to the Norwegian infrastructure for geographical information, including standards and the technical framework where the SOSI method is central (SOSI - Samordnet Opplegg for Stedfestet Informasjon).
- Principles for conceptual modeling of geographical information with emphasis on the modeling language UML (Unified Modeling Language).
- Requirements for product specifications and metadata in 'Norge Digitalt'.
- Relevant formats for geographic datasets.
- Quality and usability for geographical information.
- Overview of current portals for geographical information with emphasis on the national portal in 'Norge Digitalt' (geonorge.no).
- Organization of 'Norge Digitalt' and 'Geovekst'.
- Introduction to building information modeling (BIM).
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE:
- Be able to account for the content and organization of the Norwegian infrastructure for geographical information.
- Be able to account for the national technical framework for geographical information where the SOSI method is central.
- Be able to account for quality, control methods, areas of use and availability of geographical information.
- Be able to describe the principles for conceptual modeling of geographical information with UML.
- Know the main principles for modeling building information.
- Know relevant international standards for geographical information.
- Know the most important formats for geographic datasets.
SKILLS:
- Be able to utilize the content of the national portal for geographical information (geonorge.no).
- Be able to use basic functions in a desktop GIS application.
- Be able to interpret the results from a quality control of a geographical data set.
GENERAL COMPETENCE:
- Critical assessment of the quality and usability of geographical data.
- Precise written and oral communication of subject matter.
Learning methods and activities
Class lectures will be prerecorded and published in the digital learning environment. Student guidance both in classroom and using relevant digital tools available in the digital learning environment. Three compulsory works required for documentation of skill requirements. Oral examination.
Compulsory assignments
- Oblig 1
- Oblig 2
- Oblig 3
Further on evaluation
Three compulsory works must be approved to get admittance to the oral exam. Re-sit of exam in August. Compulsory activity from earlier semester can be approved by the department.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Continuing Education, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology (EVUIVE0)
Recommended previous knowledge
GEOM1110 Introduction to engineering geomatics (T1112095347): Information Structures and Database Systems
Required previous knowledge
No more than entrance requirement for the study program
Course materials
The specific list is given by the start of the course
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik
- Geomatics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering
Department with administrative responsibility
Pro-Rector for Education
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100
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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"