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Cursus: NWI-MB021B
NWI-MB021B
Geographic Information Systems
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CursusNWI-MB021B
Studiepunten (ECTS)6
CategorieBA (Bachelor)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Natuurwetenschappen, Wiskunde en Informatica; BioWetenschappen;
Docenten
Coördinator		prof. dr. A.M.J. Ragas
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Contactpersoon van de cursus		prof. dr. A.M.J. Ragas
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Docent		prof. dr. A.M.J. Ragas
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Docent		dr. A.M. Schipper
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Collegejaar2016
Periode
KW2  (07-11-2016 t/m 29-01-2017)
Aanvangsblok
KW2
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstJa
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
The student can apply GIS concepts and technologies to analyse spatial problems in biology and the environmental sciences.
Inhoud
GIS is an instrument (often a software package) that is used to study and analyse spatial data. Some of the major issues facing society today have a geographical component. This explains why GIS is used for a wide variety of applications and in a wide variety of sectors, for example:
  • Production of (topographic) maps;
  • Route planners for cars and public transport;
  • Delivery of mail;
  • Studying the dispersal of diseases;
  • Analysis of pollutant dispersal;
  • Analysis of vegetation patterns in nature development areas;
  • Spatial planning (e.g., of cities and residential areas);
  • Percision bombings;
  • Studying the dispersal of species and genes.

This GIS Course familiarizes you with GIS concepts and technology. The course focuses on GIS applications in biology and environmental studies. You will learn to think "geographically" and apply GIS software. After the course you will be able to recognize and indicate the capabilities of GIS for analysing biological and environmental issues.

Bijzonderheden
• The course focuses on theory and mastering practical GIS skills.
• The course ends with group project that lasts 5 working days.
• The course runs on Thursdays and Fridays.
Onderwerpen
• Knowing GIS
• Understanding GIS
• Data Input
• Data Handling
• Data Output
• Project
Toetsinformatie
A combination of 3 written reports and a groups item.
Voorkennis
The course is open to all BSc and MSc students of the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medical Sciences. Students of other faculties have to submit a motivated request to participate in the course to the course coordinator. It is expected that students have affinity with natural science issues. The course material is English.
Literatuur
Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius and Steve Carver, An introduction to Geographical Information Systems, Prentice Hall (Pearson Education), Fourth Edition; ISBN 978-0-273-72259-5. (Third or Second Editions can also be used.)
Werkvormen

• 32 hours guided group project work
• 67 hours computer course
• 9 hours lecture
• 4 hours student presentation
• 6 hours question session
• 50 hours individual study period
Verplicht materiaal
Boek
Ian Heywood, Sarah Cornelius and Steve Carver, An introduction to Geographical Information Systems, Prentice Hall (Pearson Education), Fourth Edition
ISBN:9780273722595
Werkvormen
Computerpracticum
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Cursusgebeurtenis

Hoorcollege

Presentatie
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Responsiecollege

Zelfstudie

Toetsen
Tentamen
Weging1
GelegenhedenBlok KW2, Blok KW3

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