Open Source GIS (5 cr)
Code: MM10070-3001
General information
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
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TOP24_25Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
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KAKS24Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2024
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KAKK25Karelia, 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