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GEOG8523 - GIS Data Capture and Mapping 2

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 100/100

Course content

GEOG8523 builds on the MSc course GEOG3523. GEOG8523 incorporates additional curriculum on topographic and spatial thematic data capture and processing compared to GEOG3523, determined by candidate and supervisor in co-operation.

Learning outcome

By participating in this course the candidate will gain knowledge on core methods and skills on topographic and spatial thematic data capture and processing in a GIS environment.

Skills in map production in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) from data capture to represent spacious data in web and paper maps.

Spatial data modeling, database design, data capture and the use of remote analysis data are important factors.

After completing the course, the student should be able to produce maps on an independent basis.

Learning methods and activities

16 lecture hours and 16 hours practical exercise work. In addition, the work must be presented and an essay based on the additional curriculum must be handed in.

Compulsory assignments

  • Presentation of paper

Further on evaluation

The work must be presented and an essay based on the additional curriculum must be handed in.

An identical version of the exam paper cannot be used directly in the PhD thesis at NTNU as an article or a chapter. A revised version of the exam paper may be included in the thesis.

Required previous knowledge

MA in Geography or equivalent

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
GEOG3523 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral 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:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geography

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Assignment 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 100/100
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.
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