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Geographic Information Systems

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IEYS1102
Type: Optional obligatory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: AVOIN 2021
EY 2014 / 2015 / 2018V / 2023V
YT 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021 / 2021V / 2022 / 2023 / 2024
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 (2016-2017 / 2017-2018 / 2018-2019 / 2019-2020 / 2020-2021 / 2021-2022 / 2022-2023 / 2023-2024 / 2024-2025 / 2025-2026)
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Laitinen, Asseri
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1I-EY-3N2017-01-09 – 2017-04-30Asseri Laitinen, Romi RanckenFinnish2016-12-12 – 2017-01-16
2I-EY-3N2018-01-08 – 2018-04-27Asseri LaitinenFinnish2017-12-11 – 2018-01-15
3I-YT-3N2018-10-22 – 2019-02-22Asseri LaitinenFinnish2018-08-20 – 2018-09-17
4I-YT-3N2019-10-21 – 2020-02-21Asseri LaitinenFinnish2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09
3001YT2018-3, YT2018-3A2020-08-01 – 2020-12-31Asseri LaitinenFinnish2020-08-17 – 2020-09-11
3003EY2018V-4A, YT2019-3A2022-01-04 – 2022-04-30Asseri Laitinen, Tiina Rinta-RahkoFinnish2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10
3004YT2021V-2, YT2021V-2A, YT2021V-2B2022-08-26 – 2022-12-31Asseri Laitinen, Tiina Rinta-RahkoFinnish2022-08-01 – 2022-09-06
3005YT2021-2, YT2021-2A, YT2021-2B, YT2021-2C, YT2021-2D2023-01-01 – 2023-04-30Tiina Rinta-RahkoFinnish2022-12-01 – 2023-01-10
3006YT2020-3, YT2020-3A, YT2020-3B2023-01-03 – 2023-04-29Jan Nyman, Tiina Rinta-RahkoFinnish2022-11-30 – 2023-01-08
3007YT2022-22024-01-08 – 2024-04-28Tiina Rinta-RahkoFinnish2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12
3008EY2023V-1, EY2023V-1A, EY2023V-1B2024-01-08 – 2024-05-25Tiina Rinta-RahkoFinnish2023-12-01 – 2024-01-12
3009YT2023-2A, YT2023-2B2025-01-07 – 2025-04-30Tiina Rinta-RahkoFinnish2024-12-01 – 2025-01-13

The descriptions shown below are for the academic year: 2024-2025

Learning Outcomes

The student knows the methods and applications of using GIS in analysing the environment and energy technolgoy applications.

The student acquires capacity to produce information and thematic maps using GIS softwares and is able to analyse information provided in databases. The student understands the principles of the GIS tools.

Student's Workload

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

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites

Contents

Methodology of geographic information systems, management how to deal with and manage data and information resources. Geoinformation analysis, spatial analysis, network analysis.

Applications of geographic information in land use planning, in the control of the environment and it's qualities and in energy technology.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Material given by lecturer

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Practical training and guided classroom work on the use of GIS software and supporting lecturing.

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

GIS-assignments.


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