Geographic Information Systems
Information from the course leader
Välkomna till höstens GIS-kurs TE0019 Geografiska Informationssystem
Kursen presenterar geografiska informationssystem (GIS) som ett verktyg för planering, genomförande och presentation av projekt som hanterar geografiskt bunden information. Den ger praktiskt tillämpbar kunskap om hur spatial information kan analyseras och presenteras med hjälp av kartor och tar bl.a. upp kartografi, geodesi, spatial analys, spatial modellering, databashantering, internationella kartbas-standarder och internationell GIS-lagstiftning.
Undervisningen är internationellt webbaserad, där geografiska informationssystem lärs ut med hjälp av problembaserade datorövningar, s.k. webb-kurser. Kursen kombinerar obligatoriska övningar med möjligheten att välja till webb-kurser efter personligt intresse. Webb-kurserna väljs så att de täcker delmoment från datafångst till geografisk analys och design av traditionella såväl som webbaserade kartor. Varje övning examineras på webben, där det resulterande examensbeviset är internationellt gångbart.
Se vidare i TE0019 Canvas-rum angående vårt utbud av webb-kurser, samt hur dessa kan kombineras för examination på olika nivåer.
Course evaluation
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Additional course evaluations for TE0019
Academic year 2023/2024
Geographic Information Systems (TE0019-20191)
2023-12-01 - 2024-01-14
Academic year 2022/2023
Geographic Information Systems (TE0019-20124)
2022-12-02 - 2023-01-15
Academic year 2021/2022
Geographic Information Systems (TE0019-20104)
2021-12-03 - 2022-01-16
Academic year 2020/2021
Geographic Information Systems (TE0019-20143)
2020-12-03 - 2021-01-17
Academic year 2019/2020
Geographic Information Systems (TE0019-20095)
2019-12-04 - 2020-01-19
Academic year 2018/2019
Geographic Information Systems (TE0019-20075)
2018-12-03 - 2019-01-20
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
TE0019 Geographic Information Systems, 7.5 Credits
Geografiska informationssystemSubjects
Technology Technique TechnologyEducation cycle
Bachelor’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Theory | 4.0 | 0302 |
| Exercises | 3.5 | 0303 |
Advanced study in the main field
First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirementsBachelor’s level (G1N)
Grading scale
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to general qualifications for university studiesObjectives
The course intends to give an introduction to geographic information systems where social relevance and system integration stand in focus.
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Describe basic principles of GIS
Apply GIS in standard software
Plan and implement GIS projects in adequate fields of application
Critically search and quantify sources of error in GIS
Content
The course presents geographic information systems (GIS) as a tool for planning, implementation and presentation of projects that handle geographically related information. It provides practically applicable knowledge of how spatial information can be analysed and presented by means of maps and covers GIS in a system perspective, spatial data models, geodesy, geographic map services and products, satellite based positioning, remote sensing, cartography and map production.
The teaching consists of lectures, interactive case-based moments where GIS projects are analysed (attendance can be compulsory), as well as problem-oriented computer exercises. The computer exercises are carried out in the form of web-based educational modules where compulsory and elective exercises are combined so that they cover components from data acquisition to geographic analysis and design of traditional as well as web-based maps.
Grading form
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.Formats and requirements for examination
Examination takes place with written examination as well as presentation of completed computer exercises.
Passing the course requires
passed written examination
passed presentation of problem-based computer exercises, and
attendance at compulsory elements (stated in the timetable).
If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Other information
The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.
If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.
Responsible department
Department of Energy and Technology
Further information
Litterature list
1) **Geografisk informationsbehandling - teori, metoder och tillämpningar
**Link: Geografisk informationsbehandling - 9789144131740 | Studentlitteratur
**Author: **Lars Harrie (editor)
**ISBN: **9789144088778
**Comment: **Lecture textbook in Swedish. 403 SEK at Studentlitteratur.
**Geografiska Informationssystem - tillämpningsexempel.
****Link: **Geografiska informationssystem - Övrigt (9789154059034) | Bokus
**Author: **Lennart Olsson
**ISBN: **9789154059034
**Comment: **Optional exercises textbook. 175 SEK at Bokus.**An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems
****Link: **Introduction to Geographical Information Systems, An - Ian Heywood - Häftad (9780273722595) | Bokus
**Author: **Heywood, Ian
**ISBN: **9780273722595
**Comment: **Lecture textbook. 947 SEK at Bokus.com.**Getting to know ArcGIS Desktop
****Link: **Getting to Know ArcGIS - Ebok - Michael Law, Amy Collins (9781589484283) | Bokus
**Author: **Law M, Collins A
**ISBN: **9781589483828
**Comment: **Optional training literature. 798 SEK at Bokus.**The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 1: Geographic Patterns and Relationships
****Link: **The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 1 - Andy Mitchell - Häftad (9781589485792) | Bokus
**Author: **Mitchell A.
**ISBN: **9781879102064
**Comment: **Optional inspiration for the project-based part of the course. 631 SEK at Bokus**The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. ****Volume 2: Spatial Measurements & Statistics
****Link: **The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 2 - Andy Mitchell, Lauren Scott Griffin - Häftad (9781589486089) | Bokus
**Author: **Andy Mitchell
**ISBN: **2004400242
**Comment: **Optional inspiration for the project-based part of the course. 622 SEK at Bokus**The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. ****Volume 3: Modeling Suitability, Movement, and Interaction
****Link: **The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 3 - Andy Mitchell - Häftad (9781589483057) | Bokus
**Author: **Mitchell A.
**ISBN: **9781589483057
**Comment: **Optional inspiration for the project-based part of the course. 574 SEK at Bokus.**Cartography - Visualization of Spatial Data
****Link: **Cartography - Menno-Jan Kraak - Häftad (9780273722793) | Bokus
**Author: **Kraak M-J, Ormeling F
**ISBN: **9780273722793
**Comment: **Optional inspiration for the finalization of project presentation. 678 SEK at Bokus.