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Lund University
Physical Geography: Geographical Information Systems - Basic Course
<p>The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge about concepts and methods for treatment and analysis of geographic data with geographic information systems GIS, and an introduction to cartography and geodesy. The course also highlights general geographic problems within environment and society through practical…
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<p>The aim of the course is to give basic knowledge about concepts and methods for treatment and analysis of geographic data with geographic information systems GIS, and an introduction to cartography and geodesy. The course also highlights general geographic problems within environment and society through practical GIS-applications.</p><p>This course gives you broad practical and theoretical knowledge for future work with digital geographical data and GIS (Geographical Information Systems). You will learn how to manage, analyse and visualise digital geographical data and how you can utilize these to solve geographical problems within environmental and planning applications, both nationally and internationally. Topics within the GIS technique covered by the course are e.g. basic cartography, including map projections and reference systems, geographical data in digital formats (such as maps, images, tables etc.), positioning using GPS, basic analysis of geographical data in raster and vector formats, and cartographic and graphic presentation of digital map data.</p> <p> </p>
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Admission to the course requires general entry requirements, English 6/B and at least 30 credits scientific studies in physical geography, ecosystem science, biology, geology and environmental sciences, or equivalent.
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- e.uoh.lu.ngea31.14206.20262
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- HS
- Education code in the source
- NGEA31
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- 2026-02-03T11:30:36
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