Geospatial technology with open source

Education facts

Code: NGGB49

The course includes exercises, assignments, and a project where all geodata management is done using open source software. A solution is created where geodata will be stored in a database via open source software for geodata management. The software and solutions to be used in the course are introduced through exercises. A server solution is used to create geodata services for web visualisation via map services. Geodata analyses and processing are carried out in a project focusing on climate adaptation of some kind or on non-fossil energy sources. The project proposals that will be available are:<br> \- to create a model where suitable areas for wetland restoration are identified using geographic analysis methods,<br> \- to create a model where urban environments at risk of high temperatures are identified and analysed (environments where more green spaces would be needed),<br> \- to create a model to identify suitable areas for wind farms, and<br> \- to create a model to identify rooftops suitable for solar panels.

Entry requirements

60 ECTS credits completed in the Bachelor programme in Engineering, Surveying technology and geographical IT, or 60 ECTS credits completed in the Study programme in surveying and mapping, including Geographic information systems I, 7.5 ECTS credits, Databases, 7.5 ECTS credits, or Elementary database design, 7.5 ECTS credits, or equivalent.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Geospatial technology with open source

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %