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Open Source GISLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: BIP7004

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

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

01.10.2023 - 31.10.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

20 - 70

Degree programmes
  • Open University of Applied Sciences Studies
  • Degree Programme in Forestry
Teachers
  • Markus Huhtinen
Teacher in charge

Markus Huhtinen

Groups
  • TOP23_24
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
  • KAKK24
    Karelia, Open UAS, All, Spring, 2024

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.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.04.2022 - 30.04.2022

Timing

01.09.2022 - 31.05.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

1 - 50

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

Markus Huhtinen

Groups
  • TOP22_23
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2022-2023

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.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

01.04.2021 - 30.09.2021

Timing

06.09.2021 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
  • English
Seats

20 - 40

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

Markus Huhtinen

Groups
  • TOP21_22
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2021-2022

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.

Evaluation scale

H-5