Environmental applications using geographic information systems for analysis and problem solving concerning a range of environmental problems with a spatial dimension. A wide range of environmental issues can be chosen within the scope of the course, related to natural resources and ecosystem services. Examples of methods and tools with a spatial dimension that will be applied are landscape ecological and hydrologic models, models of land use change and environmental decision support systems.
AE2506 Environmental GIS 6.0 credits
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AE2506 (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The course will provide the students with:
- Enhanced knowledge and skills in use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for different environmental applications with a spatial dimension
- Knowledge and experience of independent project work and problem solving in the interface between natural science, technology and decision support for the students to be capable of independent use of GIS for solving environmental problems.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Prerequisistes: AE2502 Natural Resources Management, AE2505 Water Systems and Geographic Information or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
AE2502 Natural Resources Managament, AE2505 Water Systems and Geographic Information or equivalent.
Equipment
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Literature
To be announced on the course webpage before the course starts.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project Task With Written and Oral Reporting, 6.0 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.
Project task PRO1 with report writing and oral presentation, 6,0 credits.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
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
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Ulla Mörtberg, mortberg@kth.se