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AE2505 Water Systems and Geographic Information 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus AE2505 (Spring 2009–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AE2505 (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • 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

Intended learning outcomes

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.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

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.

Literature

To be announced on the course webpage before course start.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

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

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

Other requirements for final grade

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

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • 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.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ABE/Sustainability and Environmental Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle