Open Source GIS (5 cr)
Code: MM10070-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 23.08.2025 - 21.09.2025
- Registration for introductions has not started yet. Registration starts :startDate
- Timing
- 22.09.2025 - 12.12.2025
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Open UAS
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 70
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Forestry
- Teachers
- Markus Huhtinen
- Teacher in charge
- Markus Huhtinen
- Groups
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KAKS25Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2025
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TOP25_26Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2025-2026
- 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 online learning. Opening discussion with tutor (online possible).
Materials
Tutorials downloadable from Moodle learning platform.
Teaching methods
Fundamentals of mapping and GIS
Open source GIS package (QGIS), basic use
Importing data to GIS systems
Creating and editing GIS layers
Connecting GIS Internet interfaces
Locating and searching GIS data
Exam schedules
Online final exam