Open Source GIS (5 cr)
Code: BIP7004-3007
General information
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
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TOP23_24Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2023-2024
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KAKK24Karelia, 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