Course contents *

• Basic GIS architecture
• Spatial data models and structures
• Data sources
• Database concepts
• Vector data operations
• Raster data operations
• Spatial query
• Spatial analysis
• Network analysis

Intended learning outcomes *

The course aims to introduce students to how geographic information systems (GIS) store, process, and present geographic data, i.e. data pertaining to the surface of the earth and how this technology helps us analyze spatial phenomena of urban or regional scale. On the completion of this course, students should acquire basic theoretical understanding of GIS as well as practical skills of using GIS software in various contexts.

Course Disposition

Lectures 20h

Laboration 40h

Specific prerequisites *

Completed upper secondary education including documented proficiency in Swedish corresponding to Swedish B/ Swedish 3 and English corresponding to English A/ English 6. Mathematics E/Mathematics 4, Physics B/ Physics 2.

Course AG1311 Graphic Information Systems

For single course students: at least 6 ECTS in a GIS course

Basic computer skills are recommended

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Meddelas vid kursstart

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

Grading scale *

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

Examination *

• LAB2 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• PRO1 - Project, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• TEN2 - 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.

Other requirements for final grade *

Written exam (TEN2, 3 cr)
Approved laboratory reports (LAB2, 3 cr)
Project (PRO1; 1,5 cr)

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

No opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

Examiner

Takeshi Shirabe

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.

Course web

Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

Offered by

ABE/Geoinformatics

Main field of study *

Technology

Education cycle *

First cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Takeshi Shirabe, takeshi.shirabe@abe.kth.se