BSc Environmental Studies with GIS
Location: Bø
Duration: 3 years
ECTS Credits: 180
Study Abroad: Exchange agreements in several countries
Entrance Requirements: General admission requirements to Norwegian colleges and universities apply, with addtional requirements in Mathematics (2MX/2MY/3MZ), Physics (3FY), Chemistry (3KJ) & Biology (3BI).
Qualification: BSc Environmental Studies with GIS
Programme Code: SO 220 450
Content:
This programme examines geographical information systems (GIS) and environmental protection topics. It combines theory, fieldwork and the use of computers. GIS is utilised for computer-based environmental planning to create maps and 3D models, and to analyse landscapes, road-networks and population data. Students will learn about the fundamental processes in the environment, and look at technical installations and the environment, health and society. The third year is the same as the GIS Studies programme.
Year 1
Biology and Environment (20 ECTS). Introduction to Computer Science (5 ECTS). Man, Environment and Development (15 ECTS). Physical Geography (20 ECTS).
Year 2
Land-Use Management and Municipal Planning (10 ECTS). General Chemistry (10 ECTS). Chemistry of Living Organisms (5 ECTS). Mathematics for Ecologists (10 ECTS). Statistics I (5 ECTS). Water Resources (20 ECTS).
Year 3
Digital Geodata (10 ECTS). Mapping and Surveying (10 ECTS). Databases 1 (10 ECTS). Geographical Analysis (10 ECTS). GIS, Society and Planning / Remote Analysis and Terrain Modelling (10 ECTS). Project using GIS (10 ECTS).
Teaching and learning methods:
The programme is based on a combination of fieldwork and theory. It includes study trips to glaciers, inland areas and the coastline in order to map the surface geology, vegetation, water and water table conditions.
Careers / further study:
On completion of this programme graduates will be competent in the use and development of GIS in industry, the public sector and in teaching. The programme qualifies for admission to MSc Environmental Health.
Programmes Taught in English
