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Open Source GIS (5 cr)

Code: MM10070-3001

General information


Enrollment
26.08.2024 - 30.04.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
26.08.2024 - 01.06.2025
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Metsätalousinsinöörikoulutus (MM)
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: 40 . Open UAS : 40.)
Tutkinto-opiskelijat (Size: 0 . Open UAS : 0.)
Groups
TOP24_25
Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
Small groups
Open UAS students
Degree students
Course
MM10070

Evaluation scale

H-5

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.

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