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Syllabus:

Advanced GIS Analysis, 15 Credits

Swedish name: Avancerad GIS-analys

This syllabus is valid: 2017-11-06 valid to 2019-10-20 (newer version of the syllabus exists)

Course code: 2KG603

Credit points: 15

Education level: Second cycle

Main Field of Study and progress level: Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Grading scale: AF

Responsible department: Department of Geography

Established by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2016-09-26

Revised by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2017-11-07

Contents

The course covers selected, sophisticated methods for GIS analysis, but also advanced editing, geoprocessing and thematic mapping techniques. Automation of ArcGIS workflows, using the application ModelBuilder and scripting in the Python programming language, constitute central course elements.
 

Expected learning outcomes


After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
(1) Describe the supply of central GIS tools for editing, geoprocessing and analysis,
Competence and skills
(2) apply specific GIS tools for generalisation, overlay analysis and space-time cluster analysis,
(3) automate workflows using the application ModelBuilder and the Python programming language,
(4) conduct troubleshooting and identify and correct errors in data sources and workflows, and
Judgement and approach
(5) independently identify an appropriate GIS-based workflow for analysis based on the problem and task at hand.

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Required Knowledge

Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including 15 ECTS in Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6

Form of instruction

Instruction is given through lectures, exercises, and seminars, where students are expected to participate actively. Relevant gender issues related to the contents are continuously integrated in the course. The course is given in English.

Examination modes

Examination modes
The course is examined by written assignments to be presented orally at seminars and in written reports. The final grade is based on the individual’s performance in the examination. In order to have the possibility to receive the grades A and B course assignments need to be delivered as scheduled

Examination based on the same syllabus as at the ordinary examination is guaranteed during two years after the first registration to the course.

Students who have passed an examination cannot redo the examination to receive a higher grade.

It is not possible to appeal against a received grade, i.e. to get it examined by a higher authority, but a student can always criticize the grading or ask another examiner to reconsider the examination.

When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed to the director of studies.

ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfer is always examined individually.

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