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P000020

GIS (geographic information system) introduction - learn to make your own map

Syllabus and other information


Syllabus

P000020 GIS (geographic information system) introduction - learn to make your own map, 1.5 Credits

Subjects

Environmental assessment, Soil science, Biology, Technology

Education cycle

Postgraduate level

Grading scale

Pass / Failed

Language

English

Prior knowledge

Enrollment as PhD student* *

Objectives

After the course, the student should be able to

  • understand the basics on how to initiate and run a GIS project on his/her own
  • how to get geodata into the GIS project
  • which GIS resources are available at SLU

Content

This course will introduce GIS, GIS-software, how to download and import geodata, using SLU’s GIS resources. Preferably, students should work on own geodata/questions. Course topics will cover

- theory: understand the geographic dimension, how it works and the implications on using/creating data, analysing and problem solving.

- exercises: learn how to apply GIS.

- use/implement GIS in an independent project work.

Additional information

The course is part of the Research School Focus on Soils and Water

Responsible department

Department of Energy and Technology

Course facts

Subject: Environmental assessment, Soil science, Biology, Technology
Course code: P000020 Application deadline: Location: Uppsala Distance course: Yes Language: English Responsible department: Department of Energy and Technology Pace: 30%