GIS Intro I
2009-2010 - GEO1151 - 5 ECTS

Expected learning outcomes

The students will after ended course have knowledge of the basic principles of how the geographical reality can be represented in digital form, and be able to operate GIS software.

Topic(s)

Following parts from GEO1121 GIS Intro are used:

• Introduction to GIS
• Projections and Coordinate Systems
• Vector data Structure
• Databases
• Visualization

Teaching Methods

Lectures
E-learning
Exercises

Form(s) of Assessment

Multiple Choice Test(s)

Form(s) of Assessment (additional text)

Multiple Choice-test with 30 minutes time limit.

Grading Scale

Pass/Failure

Coursework Requirements

2 project tasks must be completed and approved in order to pass.

Teaching Materials

Two alternatives:

• Tor Bernhardsen: Geografiske Informasjonssystemer (4.utgave, Vett og Viten 2006, ISBN 13: 978-82-412-0617-7
• Heywood I et al, 2006: An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems. Pearson/Prentice Hall. ISBN 0-13-129317-6

Replacement course for

GEO1013 Geomatikk introduksjon (partly)