AE2505 Water Systems and Geographic Information 7.5 credits

• Geographic information systems
• Tools and techniques for decision support concerning water systems
• Expert systems, decision support systems, spatial hydrological models, multi-criteria analysis
• Communication and dissemination of environmental information
• Indicators, scenarios, internet dissemination
• Planning and management of water systems, watersheds, EU water framework directive

After completion of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Provide decision support by using GIS-based expert and decision support systems for solving spatial water related problems
2. Communicate environmental information through knowledge and skills in using planning related concepts and report writing.

At least three years of academic studies (180 higher education credits) in an engineering, planning or ecological program. Documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.

To be announced on the course webpage before course start.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• ÖVN1 - GIS Laboratory Work, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Written examination (TEN1; 4 cr)
GIS laborations and report writing (ÖVN1; 3.5 cr)

Ulla Mörtberg

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.