Geographical Information Systems

Course description

Content

The course will introduce the basic analytical capabilities of vector/feature- as well as raster-based GIS. Further, focus will be put on basic cartography and map-reading. In this way the student will obtain the needed theoretical as well as practical skills and competences required to work with maps – both in paper and digital form. The students will learn to use the achieved theoretic knowledge when evaluating the quality of available data and produced results. During the course, the students will, through the practical exercises, acquire the skills to conduct a geospatial statistical analysis project and to create 3D scenes. Moreover, the student will practice communication with other professionals within the geodata and GIS community. 

Recommended Academic Qualifications 

Comprehensive knowledge of IT, including good practical skills in catalogue organization in Windows or similar, is highly recommended. Some basic understanding of math and statistics.