Main Field of Study and progress level:
Earth Science/Physical Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Two-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Ecology and Environmental Science
Contents
During the course, students will acquire in-depth knowledge in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), mainly with applications within an environmental area. A number of projects in ArcGIS will be conducted during the course, for example using spatial analysis to investigate vegetation in an area, defining of catchments by using hydrological models, 3D-models, remote sensing analysis by using satellite images and aerial photographs.
Required Knowledge
60 ECTS credits in earth science/physical geography, or 60 ECTS credits in biology, chemistry or environmental science and 30 ECTS credits in earth science/physical geography. Also required is knowledge in geographic information systems, corresponding to the course Geographic information systems, 15 ECTS credits (course code 5GV007), or the courses Geographic information systems 1 Scientific data, 7,5 ECTS credits (course code 5GV018) and Geographic information systems 2 Scientific data, 7,5 ECTS credits (course code 5GV019), or equivalent knowledge.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT
(Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section).
Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Literature
Valid from:
2013 week 4
Geografisk informationsbehandling : teori, metoder och tillämpningar Arnberg Wolter, Harrie Lars 5. uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2012 : 298 s. : ISBN: 978-91-44-08284-4 Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
