Geographical information systems
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KB02BMTPJ5 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Väätäinen, Antti |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the principles of geographic information systems (GIS) and know how to apply their knowledge in their professional work. They will be competent in utilising various positioning systems needed in their professional field and in assessing the suitability of various methods for various tasks.
Student's Workload
lectures 20 h, exercises 60 h, self-study 55 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Co-ordinates, geographic information and GIS
- Information acquisition, choosing appropriate information, reporting and visualization
- Satellite positioning systems (GPS, Glonass, Galileo) and methods that utilise them (absolute, differential and relative positioning)
- GSM positioning and other positioning systems
Recommended or Required Reading
- Miettinen S. 2006. GPS-käsikirja. WSOY.
- Websites
- Appropriate sources
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Online study
- Supervised assignments
- Exercises
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
- Assignments
- Continuous assessment
- Grading based on a scale of 1 to 5
Work Placement
None
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