Bio-8102, Geographical information systems (GIS) and remote sensing data

Emnebeskrivelse

Work Load 10  credits (ECTS)

Contents An important tool when performing ecological and environmental analysis is GIS and satellites as providers of spatial data. The theory and application of satellite remote sensing will be covered in the course. Lectures focus on the fundamentals of remote sensing, satellite and sensor technology, map projections, digital image analysis, an main features and principles of raster GIS. In addition the theoretical background of geographical positioning systems (GPS) will be given, along with practical use of GPS and its integration with GIS. The course emphasize practical PC-exercises using GIS software like IDRISI, Erdas Imagine, and ArcGIS. Exercises focus on basic GIS-operation, image processing and the use of remote sensing data. During the course students will collect field data and complete their own GIS-project.

Recommended previous qualifications BIO-2102 Ecological theory (Ecology 2a), STA-0001 Applied statistics 1, SVF-2005 Geographical informationsystem in past, present and futureI

Form of teaching Lectures 10 h (intensive), PC-lab. exercises 40 h, Field work 30 h, project work 30 h. Total 110 h.

Coursework requirements Fieldwork and PC-lab

Exam and assessment Project report and oral presentation of the project. Grade: Approved/not approved

Course overlap BIO-3111 -1      10 sp

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