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GEOG3523 - GIS Data Capture and Mapping

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment and written examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 3/5
School exam 2/5 3 hours D

Course content

This methodology course covers fundamental cartographic concepts. Students will get an understanding of the whole map production workflow, including fundamental of geo-communication, data capture and fundamentals of remote sensing. Students will be able to apply principles of map design to design and create effective visual representations of geographic. The students need to complete an individual mapping project, that will be part of the final grading assessment together with the final written exam.

Learning outcome

A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

By the end of the course, students will:

  • Be able to design and develop a cartographical output, using Geographic Information System (GIS);
  • Understand the fundamentals of map design;
  • Understand the fundamentals of remote sensing;
  • Critically evaluate and generate a map product;
  • Have fundamental of cartography and geography communication.

Skills

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Work with different remote sensing data: optical and radar satellite images;
  • Produce thematic maps;
  • Work and develop a workflow in Google Earth Engine environment;
  • Collect and visualize geo-data in a GIS environment.

General competence

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Produce effective visual representation of spatial data;
  • Evaluate remote sensing images;
  • Evaluate the whole map production workflow.

Learning methods and activities

Up to 16 hours lectures, 16 hours practical GIS-exercises.

The course will be held in English. It is expected that the assignments, the final individual individual mapping project and the final written exam are completed in English. Exceptions must be clarified with the main coordinator of the course at the beginning of the semester.

Students admitted to Master in Geography or Geography With Teacher Education interested in developing a Master thesis in physical geography topics and students interested in using GIS methodologies can choose GEOG3523 as a compulsory methodology course.

Teaching will only be given if a sufficient number of students register for the course and if the Department has sufficient teaching resources. See www.ntnu.edu/studies/courses for the most up to date information on the courses not being offered.

Compulsory assignments

  • Assignments

Further on evaluation

Both parts of the exam must be submitted and graded E or higher to pass the course. Same form of examination is given when re-sitting for the exam. It is possible to re-sit for one out of two exams. Written exam for the course is offered both semesters, while the assignment-part must be taken in the same semester when lectured.

Required previous knowledge

Completed bachelor`s degree and basic knowledge within GIS.

Course materials

Articles and technical reports will be announced in the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
GEOG8523 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Geomatics
  • Geography
  • Geography
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geography

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment and written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 2/5 D INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Assignment 3/5 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD School exam 2/5 D INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 3/5 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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