In addition to basic geographic perspectives on accessibility and transportation, topics covered in the course include GIS-based visualization of transport networks and flows, network data set construction and different methods for network analysis of relevance for transport planning.
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Application and eligibility
GIS for Transportation, 7.5 credits
Spring Term 2024
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
15 January 2024
Ends
14 February 2024
Study location
Umeå
Language
English (upon request)
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
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
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A2908
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
