Geographic Information Systems
Duration:
3 years
Degree:
Bachelor of Geographic Information Systems
Entry requirements:
General university college entrance requirements.
Work background.
Aims and objectives:
This is a study for you who want to work with advanced computer systems. Geographic information systems (GIS) handles new technology which intervenes in most professions.
A geographic information system is a system of hardware, software, and procedures designed to support the capture, management, manipulation, analysis, modeling and display of spatially-referenced data for solving complex planning and management problems.
Students will during their study learn basic skills in computing and database technology, and through practical projects be trained in physical planning. The students will after finishing the study be able to operate a GIS.
Students can choose to specialize either in GIS used in physical and technical planning, or in GIS and advanced computer technology.
Teaching methods:
Lectures, various projects and class exercises.
Work assignments are carried out both individually and in groups.
Structure and activities:
The first year gives basic knowledge in ICT, surveying methods besides courses introducing to GIS and database technology.
The second year starts with an advanced course in GIS, 3D modelling and Physical planning.
The fourth and fifth term students can choose between major in computer science or in planning/public administration (courses given by Volda University College). Norwegian students who want to take parts of their study abroad, will normally go on exchange during these terms.
During their last term the students will, in groups of three, complete a final thesis/project (15 credits) in cooperation with an external partner (public or private).
List of courses with ECTS credits:
| Year 1: |
Credits: |
| - Mathematics for GIS |
9 |
| - ICT with programming |
15 |
| - Surveying and Maps |
15 |
| - Introduction to GIS and databases/programming |
15 |
| - Technical planning |
6 |
| Year 2: |
|
| - Physical planning |
6 |
| - Graphic design and 3D modelling |
9 |
| - Geographic Information Systems |
15 |
| Elective courses, spring term: |
|
| - Data communication and networks |
15 |
| - Computer Graphics |
15 |
| - Exchange 4. term |
30 |
| Year 3: |
|
| - Bachelor final project (spring term) |
15 |
| Elective courses, fall term: |
|
| - Road construction |
6 |
| - Organisation and management |
6 |
| - Technical drawing |
6 |
| - Information Systems Design - Database development |
15 |
| - Exchange 5. term |
30 |
| Elective courses, spring term: |
|
| - Business economics - engineering programmes |
6 |
| - Project management |
6 |
| - Understanding Culture |
6 |
| - Internet based databases and application development |
15 |
The students must have a total of 180 ECTS credits (60 ECTS credits per academic year)
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