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Introduction to GIS

  • Number of credits 15 credits
  • Level Bachelor's level
  • Starting Spring Term 2025

About the course

The course focuses on practices of managing, presenting and analysing georeferenced data, employing the rapidly developing technology of geographical information systems (GIS). In addition to covering topics related to cartography and map design, the course deals with practical experience of employing GIS for purposes of visualization and analysis. Both vector and raster data and functionality are given attention. The main software used is ArcGIS Pro.

Application and eligibility

Introduction to GIS, 15 credits

Det finns inga tidigare terminer för kursen Spring Term 2025 Det finns inga senare terminer för kursen

Starts

20 January 2025

Ends

24 March 2025

Study location

Umeå

Language

English

Type of studies

Daytime, 100%

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements Entry requirements

Selection

Results-National university aptitude test-Academic credits Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.

Application code

UMU-29105

Application

The online application opens 16 September 2024 at 13:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2024. How to apply

Application and tuition fees

As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.

Application fee

SEK 900

Tuition fee, first instalment

SEK 27,400

Total fee

SEK 27,400

Contact us

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Contactperson for the course is:
Magnus Strömgren