LEI117 Introduction to geomatics and geo-informatics

Contents and structure

The course will introduce the student to modern methods and techniques for processing spatial data, including collection, storage, retrieval, processing and visualisation.

Content:

Basic ICT knowledge, including basics of computers, file systems and basic use of spreadsheets.

Introduction to geomatics and geoinformatics: basic concepts, reference systems and projections, national geodata work, methods of data collection, sensors, quality concepts, spatial concepts, databases and SQL, basic scripting. This course also address the use of geospatial data and GIS-tools for map making and basic analyses.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

• Define geomatics and geoinformatics and give an account of organization and applications in society.
• Describe different ways of modelling the geographical reality.
• Explain different methods for collecting, storing, and handling geographical data.

Skills:

• Establish a storage structure for geographical data as well as insert, modify and retrieve data from databases and file systems.
• Be able to write and explain simple scripts.

General Competence:

• The candidate must demonstrate basic skills in the collection, processing, and visualization of geographical data.

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

The study’s admission requirements.

Teaching methods

Lectures, e-learning, seminar work, theory, and computer exercises.

Compulsory learning activities

4 mandatory assignments must be submitted and approved in order to take the exam.

Assessment

Written school exam, 4 hours.

The time and place for the exam will be announced on Studentweb and the digital exam system.

The exam will be held on a digital exam system. Students must bring their own PC/MAC. Software that is required to complete the exam must be installed and tested before the exam day.

Grade scale A-F, where F corresponds to fail.

Examination support material

No support material.

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Course reductions

• LEI101 - Geografiske informasjonssystem (GIS) - Reduction: 3 studypoints