Spatial Data Infrastructure
2009-2010 - GEO1241 - 3 ECTS

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student have ability to provide data to Spatial Data Infrastructure where the target groups are mainly geomatic professionals, e.g. a person working at a local municipality or governmental agency. The course will give general basic knowledge about SDI.

Topic(s)

Introduction to SDI
The European directive Inspire
Norwegian SDI – Norway Digial
Laws and standards
European and global databases
Metadata and metadata catalogues
Geoportals

Teaching Methods

Other

Teaching Methods (additional text)

Video Lectures
Exercises

Form(s) of Assessment

Other

Form(s) of Assessment (additional text)

Assessment of 1 hand-in

Grading Scale

Pass/Failure

External/internal examiner

Internal examiner

Re-sit examination

No re-sit

Coursework Requirements

None

Teaching Materials

The main course book is:

* Building European Spatial Data Infrastructure, by Ian Masser (2007), ESRI Press, 90 pages

More recommended reading is found in the course module website.

Additional information

eGIS