GMGI210 Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

The course addresses topics within geographic information systems (GIS) such as vector and raster representation, topology, handling of geographic data, vector-based and raster-based operations and analyses, geodatabases, uncertainty, visualization of geodata, and GIS in a societal context.

Through theory and practical exercises, students will learn the basic principles of using geographic information systems (GIS). After completing the course, the student should: have acquired knowledge of geographic data and data models, be familiar with important geographic data and actors, be familiar with a selection of methods for geographic analysis and be aware of their limitations and possibilities, be able to assess the quality of geographic data and be familiar with principles for cartographic communication.