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.
English proficiency equivalent to IELTS Academic Training minimum score 5.0 with no individual score below 4.5 (Tests taken before January 2005 not admissible or TOEFL minimum score 500 on paper based test and not below 4.0 on the TWE, Alternatively 173 on computer based test with iBT61 is also required as well as basic entrance requirements for higher studies in Swedish language proficiency if the course in taught in Swedish.
Literature
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