Námskeiðslýsing

Introduction to the concepts, principles, approaches, and issues associated with Geographical Information Systems. No previous exposure to GIS is necessary. The course will provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts of GIS and its role as a data management tool in coastal zone management. It will provide students with an understanding of the techniques of GIS data and spatial analysis. The course is divided between lectures and laboratories and an emphasis is placed on practical experience using GIS software (ArcGIS).

Hæfniviðmið

On completing this course the student will have:

• An awareness of the main sources of spatially referenced data
• Skills and practical experience in handling spatially referenced data
• A knowledge of GIS data, data models and spatial databases
• An appreciation of issues relating to data quality in GIS
• An awareness of how GIS is used in coastal zone management

Námsmat

Kennari

Katrín Hólm Hauksdóttir works at Registers Iceland as a project manager regarding the Icelandic Address Repository. She graduated with a B.s. in geography from The University of Iceland in 2002, her research focusing on mapping sea ice in Denmark Strait using remotely sensed images. She has a Postgraduate diploma in GIS science from The University of Edinburgh since 2005.

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