Syllabus

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 2: Spatial Analysis

Code
GKG3AT
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Human Geography (KGA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Human Geography1
Tourism Studies2
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1F
2G1F
Approved
Approved, 04 March 2024.
This syllabus is valid from 04 March 2024.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • integrate and manage various data formats and sources of geographic data
  • explain selected geostatistical methods for spatial analysis
  • apply selected geostatistical methods for spatial analysis
  • create thematic maps using advanced design principles
  • interpret and evaluate results from spatial geostatistical analyses.

 

   

 

Course Content

The course covers advanced data management and analysis within geographic information systems, GIS. The course introduces and applies selected geostatistical methods for spatial analysis. The work is conducted in both raster and vector environments. In addition, advanced design principles for creating thematic maps are introduced.

Assessment

  • writtten assignments
  • active participation in seminars

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 2: Spatial analysis - 7.5 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • 7,5 credits in Geographic Information Systems

Other Information

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.