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Syllabus

SV0064 Advanced Spatial Modelling through GIS, 7.5 Credits

Avancerad geografisk modellering i GIS

Subjects

Forestry Science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Only examination	7.5	0001

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

The equivalent of

120 credits

60 credits within one of the following subjects

- forestry science
- forest science
- forest management
- forest and wood engineering
- biology

5 credits within geographic information systems (GIS)

English 6.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to give the student in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of spatial analysis and modelling to address issues of forestry and forest ecosystems, and how the accuracy of the input data affects the outcome of analyses and models.

After completing the course, the student should be able to

independently carry out an advanced GIS project that models a process or a scenario

• discuss and evaluate methodological choices for spatial modelling
• identify, describe, discuss and quantify how the accuracy of input data affects the results of spatial modelling
• communicate project work, both orally and in writing, to a GIS expert.

Content

In this course, students carry out their own project. The student will learn how to break down a problem and how to structure the work in project form and then carry out the project and finish it with a report and a presentation. During the course, the student will be required to read articles in related fields and discuss these in small groups with other students. The focus is on accuracy in spatial data and how this affects analyses and models.

The course utilises a variety of teaching methods to promote student learning and discussion through lectures, literature seminars, computer exercises and project work.
The course focuses on the following general competences: Information literacy, critical thinking, problem solving, scientific methods, digital literacy, use of technology, oral communication, written communication, autonomy, time management/timeframe management, creativity

The following elements are compulsory: exercises, project work and some seminars.

Collaboration with the surrounding society takes place through work/occupational links in programme/course development together with an external programme council of employer representatives. External contacts/clients are encouraged for project work.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Approved oral and written exercises.

Completed compulsory components

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Responsible department

Department of Forest Resource Management