Open Source GIS (5cr)
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General information
- Enrollment
- 11.08.2025 - 21.09.2025
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 22.09.2025 - 12.12.2025
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Karelia University of Applied Sciences, Continuous online learning. Opening discussion with tutor (online possible).
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 50
- Course
- C-02469-MM10070
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Open Source GIS C-02469-MM10070-3002. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
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