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Syllabus:

Tourism GIS, 15 credits

Swedish name: Turism-GIS
This syllabus is valid: 2014-07-28 valid to 2014-11-09 (newer version of the syllabus exists)
Course code: 2KG075
Credit points: 15
Education level: First cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level: Human Geography: First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Established by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2013-10-28
Revised by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2013-11-22

Contents

The course begins with an introduction to computer-based analysis of spatial data utilizing Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The course covers theoretical and applied cartography, as well as basic thematic analyses of spatial data derived from existing databases. The use of GIS in the study of tourism-related issues is given special attention.

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to:

- explain fundamental concepts related to cartography and GIS,

- produce and interpret basic thematic maps using GIS,

- understand and apply fundamental principles of map design,

- utilize spreadsheet programs to prepare spatial data for use in a GIS,

- apply a spatial perspective on tourism development and tourism analysis, and

- use GIS as a tool in written reports and presentations on tourism-related issues.

Required Knowledge

General entry requirements

Form of instruction

The course consists of lectures, exercises and seminars. Excercises, both under teacher supervision and self-intruction, is essential during the course. GIS - software (ArcDiesktop) is used during the course, which demand presence in the department computer lab.

Examination modes

Students are required to submit accounts of individually conducted exercises, as well as pass a written and a take-home examination. The examinations, which are held at the end of the course, may cover both descriptive and analytic elements.

Students who fail a scheduled final examination have the right to re-take the examination soon afterwards. Examination based on the same syllabus as at the ordinary examination is guaranteed during two years after the first registration to the course. 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 question the grading or ask the 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 appointed. A request for an alternative examiner should be submitted to the director of studies.

Literature

Literature

Harvey Francis
A primer of GIS : fundamental geographic and cartographic concepts
New York : Guilford Press : c2008. : 1 online resource (x, 310 p., [8] p. of plates) :
ISBN: 9781606230107 (electronic bk.)
Mandatory
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Mitchell Andy
The ESRI guide to GIS analysis.n Volume 1: Geographic patterns & relationshipsc Andy Mitchell
Redlands, CA : ESRI : 1999 : 186 s. :
ISBN: 1-879102-06-4
Mandatory
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Getting to know ArcGIS for desktop
Law Michael, Collins Amy
3rd ed. : Redlands, Calif. : ESRI Press : 2013. : 749 p. 23 cm. :
ISBN: 9781589483088
Mandatory
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Additional literature can be included according to the teachers’ recommendations.

Brewer Cynthia A.
Designing better maps : a guide for GIS users
1. ed. : Redlands, Calif. : ESRI Press : 2005 : 203 s. :
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip059/2005007987.html
ISBN: 1-58948-089-9 (hft.)
Search the University Library catalogue

Additional literature can be included according to the teachers’ recommendations.

Literature

Harvey Francis
A primer of GIS : fundamental geographic and cartographic concepts
New York : Guilford Press : c2008. : 1 online resource (x, 310 p., [8] p. of plates) :
ISBN: 9781606230107 (electronic bk.)
Mandatory
Search the University Library catalogue

Mitchell Andy
The ESRI guide to GIS analysis.n Volume 1: Geographic patterns & relationshipsc Andy Mitchell
Redlands, CA : ESRI : 1999 : 186 s. :
ISBN: 1-879102-06-4
Mandatory
Search the University Library catalogue

Getting to know ArcGIS for desktop
Law Michael, Collins Amy
3rd ed. : Redlands, Calif. : ESRI Press : 2013. : 749 p. 23 cm. :
ISBN: 9781589483088
Mandatory
Search the University Library catalogue

Additional literature can be included according to the teachers’ recommendations.

Brewer Cynthia A.
Designing better maps : a guide for GIS users
1. ed. : Redlands, Calif. : ESRI Press : 2005 : 203 s. :
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip059/2005007987.html
ISBN: 1-58948-089-9 (hft.)
Search the University Library catalogue

Additional literature can be included according to the teachers’ recommendations.