Geographic information systems for engineers
Information from the course leader
Welcome to the all-inclusive course on Geographical Information Systems TE0018.
The aim of the course is to present the geographical information system (GIS) as a tool for planning, implementing, and presenting real-world projects of geographic dimensions. Applied on vectorised as well as rasterized information, the course contains elements of cartography, geodesy, positioning techniques, database techniques, international map-base standards, and international law.
TE0018 education is internationally web-based where geographic information systems are taught via problem-based computer exercises (web courses). The course combines mandatory exercises with the possibility of adding personally profiled web courses. With teacher guidance, the web courses are chosen to cover topics that range from data capture to geographic analysis, and design of traditional as well as web-based maps. Each exercise is examined at the web, where the resulting certificate is internationally valid.
TE0018 provides the theory of GIS via optional lectures that are examined with a written test.
Please examine the TE0018 web-site in order to assess our supply of web-courses, and to learn how they may be combined at different levels of examination.
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
TE0018-20103 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for TE0018
Academic year 2024/2025
Geographic information systems for engineers (TE0018-20175)
2024-11-01 - 2025-01-19
Academic year 2023/2024
Geographic information systems for engineers (TE0018-20190)
2023-10-31 - 2024-01-14
Academic year 2022/2023
Geographic information systems for engineers (TE0018-20044)
2022-11-01 - 2023-01-15
Academic year 2020/2021
Geographic information systems for engineers (TE0018-20142)
2020-11-02 - 2021-01-17
Academic year 2019/2020
Geographic information systems for engineers (TE0018-20062)
2019-11-01 - 2020-01-19
Academic year 2018/2019
Geographic information systems for engineers (TE0018-20074)
2018-11-05 - 2019-01-20
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
TE0018 Geographic information systems for engineers, 5.0 Credits
Geografiska informationssystem för ingenjörerSubjects
Technology Technique TechnologyEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
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| Single module | 5.0 | 0201 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classifiedMaster’s level (AXX)
Grading scale
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.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
- 120 credits, including 90 credits in Technology/Technique and/or Natural Science- Knowledge equivalent to English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school
Objectives
The course intends to give an introduction to geographic information systems where social relevance and system integration stand in focus. On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Knowledge and understanding: Master basic principles of GIS and geographic analysis.
Competence and skills: Apply GIS in standard software. Develop and automate GIS for user adapted needs and applications. Plan and implement GIS projects in adequate fields of application. Analyse and quantify geographic patterns, structures and correlations
Judgement and approach: Critically search and quantify sources of errors in GIS and geographic analysis.
Content
The course presents geographic information systems (GIS) as a tool for planning, implementation and presentation of projects that handle geographically related information. It provides practically applicable knowledge of how spatial information can be analysed and presented by means of maps and deals with GIS in a system perspective, spatial data models, geodesy, geographic map services and products, satellite based positioning and remote sensing as well as cartography, map production and geographic analysis.
The teaching includes lectures and problem-oriented computer exercises in the form of web-based educational modules. The course combines compulsory and elective exercises so that they cover elements from data acquisition to geographic analysis and design of traditional as well as web-based maps.
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
Examination takes place with written examination as well as presentation of completed computer exercises.
Passing the course requires
passed written examination
passed presentation of problem-based computer exercises, and
attendance at compulsory elements (lectures stated in the timetable).
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 examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the 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 Energy and Technology
Further information
Grading criteria
Examination criteria and deadlines – TE0018 2021
Criteria definitions
Criteria Theory
The Theory Criteria is examined with the written exam:
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Grade |
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5 |
At least 88 % of total score (44 out of 50) |
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4 |
At least 66 % of total score (33 out of 50) |
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3 |
At least 44 % of total score (22 out of 50) |
Criteria Exercises
The grade in the Exercises Criteria depends on approved course exercises. List of categorised exercises and information on how to execute and pass exercises are available in the course CANVAS room. The exercises must be executed individually.
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Grade |
Criteria |
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5+ |
All exercises in category A, B, C and D together with 2 exercises chosen from the list of additional ESRI Exercises approved. |
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5 |
All exercises in category A, B and C together with 2 exercises chosen from the list of additional ESRI Exercises approved. |
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4 |
All exercises in category A and B together with 1 exercise chosen from the list of additional ESRI Exercises approved. |
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3 |
All exercises in category A approved. |
Final course grade
The final course grade (3: Pass; 4: pass with credit; 5: pass with distinction) is decided from the combination of the grade within Criteria Theory and Criteria Exercises as defined below:
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Litterature list
- An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems Författare: Heywood, Ian ISBN: 9780273722595 [An Introduction to Geographical Information Systems ] (https://www.bokus.com/bok/9780273722595/an-introduction-to-geographical-information-systems/) Kommentar: Main lecture textbook. 689 SEK at Bokus.com.
- Geografisk informationsbehandling - teori, metoder och tillämpningar Författare: Lars Harrie (editor) ISBN: 9789144088778 [Geografisk informationsbehandling - teori, metoder och tillämpningar] (https://www.bokus.com/bok/9789144088778/geografisk-informationsbehandling-teori-metoder-och-tillampningar/) Kommentar: Alternative main lecture textbook in Swedish. 472 SEK at Bokus.se
- Getting to know ArcGIS Författare: Law M., Collins A. ISBN: 9781589483828 [Getting to know ArcGIS] (https://www.bokus.com/bok/9781589483828/getting-to-know-arcgis/) Kommentar: Optional training litterature. 629 SEK at Bokus.com.
- The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 1: Geographic Patterns and Relationsships Författare: Mitchell A. ISBN: 9781879102064 [The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 1: Geographic Patterns and Relationsships] (https://www.bokus.com/bok/9781589485792/the-esri-guide-to-gis-analysis-volume-1/) Kommentar: Optional inspiration for the project-based part of the course. 469 SEK at BOKUS.
- The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 2: Spatial Measurements & Statistics Författare: Andy Mitchell ISBN: 9781589481169 [The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 2: Spatial Measurements & Statistics] (https://www.bokus.com/bok/9781589481169/esri-guide-to-gis-analysis-v-2-/) Kommentar: Optional inspiration for the project-based part of the course. 393 SEK at Bokus.com.
- The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 3: Modeling Suitability, Movement, and Interaction Författare: Andy Mitchell ISBN: 9781589483057 [The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis. Volume 3: Modeling Suitability, Movement, and Interaction] (https://www.bokus.com/bok/9781589483057/the-esri-guide-to-gis-analysis-volume-3/) Kommentar: Optional inspiration for the project-based part of the course. 659 SEK at Bokus.com.
- Cartography - Visualization of Spatial Data Författare: Kraak M-J, Ormeling F ISBN: 9780273722793 [Cartography - Visualization of Spatial Data] (https://www.bokus.com/b/9780273722793.html?pt=search_result&search_term=Kraak) Kommentar: Optional inspiration for the finalisation of project presentation. 929 SEK at Bokus.com.