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Open Source GISLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: MM10070

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Markus Huhtinen

Objective

One learns to use OS GIS programs (mostly QGIS) and utilize free GIS datasets available online.

Content

QGIS installation to PC computer and Android handsets. Basic use of QGIS program. Basics of GIS and mapping (map objects, data types, ellipsoids, projections, coordinate systems): Open data sources, INSPIRE directive and different possibilities to utilize open GIS data.

Enrollment

26.08.2024 - 30.04.2025

Timing

26.08.2024 - 01.06.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

5 - 20

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
  • Markus Huhtinen
Teacher in charge

Markus Huhtinen

Scheduling groups
  • Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 10. Open UAS: 10.)
  • Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TOP24_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
  • KAKS24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
  • KAKK25
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2025
Small groups
  • Open UAS students
  • Degree students

Objective

One learns to use OS GIS programs (mostly QGIS) and utilize free GIS datasets available online.

Content

QGIS installation to PC computer and Android handsets. Basic use of QGIS program. Basics of GIS and mapping (map objects, data types, ellipsoids, projections, coordinate systems): Open data sources, INSPIRE directive and different possibilities to utilize open GIS data.

Location and time

Continuous registration, independent assignments using QGIS and downloadable material.

Materials

Material downloadable from course Moodle pages.

Teaching methods

Basics of GIS and cartography.
Open source GIS software (QGIS) basic use.
Browser use of INSPIRE GIS layers.
Use of INSPIRE layers in GIS programs.
Download and use of open source GIS layers from file servers

Exam schedules

A test to be completed after turn-in of all assignments.

Evaluation scale

H-5