GIS and Spatial Analysis III
The course is offered freestanding and is also elective within, among others, the Bachelor's Programme in Human Geography – Society, Environment and Global Processes, 180 HECs, the Bachelor's Programme in Urban and Regional Planning, 180 HECs, the Bachelor's Programme in Geography, 180 HECs, and the Bachelor's Programme in Global Development, 180 HECs.
The course contains literature seminars based on recent research articles. Method analyzes with differences between qualitative and quantitative interpretations of geographical data. Completing an independent work where the student chooses various methods for solving a problem, which is then analysed. Results are presented through visualization, 3D presentations and web publishing.
Teaching Format
Instruction is conducted in the form of introductiuon, lecturers, exercises, seminars and project work.
Detailed information, including grading criteria, is provided at the course introduction and via the learning platform Athena.
Teaching language: English
Learning objectives
After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- independently conduct data capture for projects.
- independently select methods for analysis of different forms of geographical data.
- use geographical information in GIS when analysing geographical phenomena and take into account various sources of error.
- explain how to visualise spatial information and apply it.
- critically review projects carried out using different methods in geographical information systems.
Assessment
Examination takes place via written exam and oral and written presentation of project work.
Examiner
Several teachers assess and grade within the course.
Examiner: Anders Wästfelt
