Literature reviews in major GIS journals (e.g., the International Journal of Geographic Information Science) and conferences (e.g., the International Conferences on Geographic Information Science and the Conferences on Spatial Information Theories). Weekly reports and seminars.
FAG3101 Seminar on Geographic Information Science 7.5 credits
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Course syllabus FAG3101 (Spring 2019–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Through seminars and literature reviews, this course introduces doctoral students to how the field of geographic information Science (GIScience) has developed over the past several decades. Specific topics will be determined depending on the instructors’ expertise and students’ interests.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
A masters degree in geoinformatics, computer science, operations research, or relevant science and engineering fields. Documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
A masters degree in geoinformatics, computer science, operations research, or relevant science and engineering fields. Documented proficiency in English B or equivalent.
Equipment
Literature
To be announced.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRO1 - Project work, 7.5 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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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.