GIS: Geographical Information Systems - Introduction

<p>The aim of the course is to give basic theoretical and practical knowledge about concepts and methods for treatment and analysis of geographic data with geographic Information systems, GIS. It also provides and an introduction to cartography and geodesy. The course highlights general geographic problems within environment and society through practical GIS applications, Swedish and international conditions and vary in scale from local to regional.</p><p>The course “Geographical Information System, introduction” gives you basic understanding for representation and analysis of spatial elements. The course highlights general geographical problems in the society and environment and how they can be handled using GIS.  You learn basic cartography including projections and geographical reference systems, digital geographical data (maps, images and tables), basic analysis of data in vector and raster format, and presentation of geographical data in map format using applications at regional and local scales. Databases and attribute data handling are also included in the course. After finishing the course you will have a solid basic knowledge on how to work with digital geographical data and GIS.</p>