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 Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-YT-4N | 2017-09-01 – 2017-12-22 | Asseri Laitinen | Finnish | 2017-08-23 – 2017-09-18 |
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%.