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GIS Project

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IEYS1101
Type: Optional obligatory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: EY 2014
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 4 (2017-2018)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Honkanen, Vesa-Matti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2017-2018

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1I-YT-4N2017-09-01 – 2017-12-22Asseri LaitinenFinnish2017-08-23 – 2017-09-18

Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2018-2019.

Learning Outcomes

The student can apply ArcGIS software in comprehensive environmental planning projects, and in addition to that acquires an ability to evaluate the qualities and applicability of the software for planning projects.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 70 h
- of which autonomous studies: 65 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

IEYS1102 Geographic Information Systems

Contents

Comprehensive environmental planning task, which teaches the student to apply and manage the geographic information system software in practical working life projects.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

ArcGIS software manuals. Resources for the project work will be given by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Tutored comprehensive environmental planning project as team work including an individual defined research task, tutorials and lectures for the project work, practical training on the software.

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5: The student shows development tendency, masters the requirements and the contents of the study unit and can apply what s/he has learn in independent work excellently. The student has completed all assignments in a given time.
Grade 3: The student masters the majority of requirements and the contents of the study unit and is able to apply well what s/he has learnt in independent work. The student has completed all requires assignments.
Grade 1: The student shows that s/he knows some of the requirements and contents of the study unit and can apply what s/he has learn when assisted. The student has completed all required assignments with grade pass.

Assessment Methods

Completed studies in applying and managing the ArcGIS soft ware in project work task 50%, individual portfolio as a proof of the student's skills, qualities and abilities to work with the geographic information system data and application in environmental planning, active participation and team work skills, public presentation of the project work results, written exam 50%.


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