GIS as a toolLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: TE00BB93
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Juha Hyytiäinen
Objective
The student is able to
- seek information in GIS related topics and use the terms and concepts consistently
- explain principles behind production of GIS information and the role of satellite positioning in data collection
- seek connections using geographic information with a program connected to GIS use and production
- use and combine GIS-based information for different needs and situations
- evaluate on and discuss the development of his/her knowledge base and abilities to use GIS in working life
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 12.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
- Complementary competence, Master's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sakari Autio
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYURS24KVMaster's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability 24KV Lahti
-
TLTIYKKY24KV
-
TLTIYTO23H
Small groups
- Online lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- seek information in GIS related topics and use the terms and concepts consistently
- explain principles behind production of GIS information and the role of satellite positioning in data collection
- seek connections using geographic information with a program connected to GIS use and production
- use and combine GIS-based information for different needs and situations
- evaluate on and discuss the development of his/her knowledge base and abilities to use GIS in working life
Implementation and methods of teaching
Intensive learning sessions with lectures and exercises, self-study in e-learning platform Moodle, independent assignments with GIS. The course assignemets are based on QGIS-program, which students can download from the internet.
Timing and attendance
Contact sessions, independent assignements, own project, exam.
Learning material and recommended literature
Material and excercises in the E-learning platform. GIS and QGIS related web pages, tutorials and YouTube videos given during the course.
Working life cooperation
Student can utilize gis solutions related to their own work or interest areas.
Exam retakes
Exam will be organized in the Moodle in the end of the course.
Assessment criteria
Grading of the course is based on:
- course assignments
- independent project
- exam
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
No assignments returned, no own project and failed exam.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student can use the terms introduced during the course consistently and understands the context where geographic data and geographic infomation system (GIS) is used to solve problems. Student can use the available material to develop skills in GIS. Course assignments returned partly or badly late. No own project, modest exam result.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student can develop his or her own skills and knowledge in GIS independently and use these attributes in developing her or his organization’s activity. (This includes the ability to give consistent guidance to others in GIS.)
To be taken into account:
- Course works returned in time with appropriate contents
- good independent project implementation
- excelent exam result
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 30
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability
Teachers
- Sakari Autio
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
TLTIYURS23KVMaster’s Degree Programme in Urban Sustainability 23KV Lahti
Small groups
- Verkkoluento 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- seek information in GIS related topics and use the terms and concepts consistently
- explain principles behind production of GIS information and the role of satellite positioning in data collection
- seek connections using geographic information with a program connected to GIS use and production
- use and combine GIS-based information for different needs and situations
- evaluate on and discuss the development of his/her knowledge base and abilities to use GIS in working life
Implementation and methods of teaching
Intensive learning sessions with lectures and exercises, self-study in e-learning platform Moodle, independent assignments with GIS. The course assignemets are based on QGIS-program, which students can download from the internet.
Timing and attendance
Contact sessions, independent assignements, own project, exam.
Learning material and recommended literature
Material and excercises in the E-learning platform. GIS and QGIS related web pages, tutorials and YouTube videos given during the course.
Working life cooperation
Student can utilize gis solutions related to their own work or interest areas.
Exam retakes
Exam will be organized in the Moodle in the end of the course.
Assessment criteria
Grading of the course is based on:
- course assignments
- independent project
- exam
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
No assignments returned, no own project and failed exam.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student can use the terms introduced during the course consistently and understands the context where geographic data and geographic infomation system (GIS) is used to solve problems. Student can use the available material to develop skills in GIS. Course assignments returned partly or badly late. No own project, modest exam result.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Student can develop his or her own skills and knowledge in GIS independently and use these attributes in developing her or his organization’s activity. (This includes the ability to give consistent guidance to others in GIS.)
To be taken into account:
- Course works returned in time with appropriate contents
- good independent project implementation
- excelent exam result