Geographical information systems (GIS) and remote sensing data
About the course
An important tool when performing ecological and environmental analysis is GIS and satellites as providers of spatial data. The theory and application of satellite remote sensing will be covered in the course. Lectures focus on the fundamentals of remote sensing, satellite and sensor technology, map projections, digital image analysis, an main features and principles of raster GIS. In addition the theoretical background of geographical positioning systems (GPS) will be given, along with practical use of GPS and its integration with GIS. The course emphasize practical PC-exercises using GIS software like IDRISI and ArcGIS Desktop with emphasis on the extension module Spatial Analyst. Exercises focus on basic GIS-operation, image processing and application of remote sensing data. During the course students will collect some field data and complete their own GIS-project.
Admission requirements
Prerequisites
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- BIO-3111 GIS and remote sensing 10 stp
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
The language of instruction is English and all of the syllabus material is in English. Examination questions will be given in English, but may be answered either in English or a Scandinavian language.
Assessment
PC-lab self learning. Grade: Approved/not approved.
Project report. Grade: Approved/not approved.
All PC-labs are obligatory.
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