Cartography and Data Collection

GEO1010

The subject provides a basic introduction to how maps are created and how they are used in the field and on a computer. The subject also introduces how various data collection methods are conducted in the field and how data is transferred to a computer for compilation and visualization.

In this subject, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of cartography in general, with an emphasis on its applications in natural resource management and forestry. You will receive an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS), where exercises will be conducted on your personal computer using free and readily available GIS software to compile, analyze, and visualize various map data. You can continue to use the software and map data after the subject is completed. In the field, we will utilize GNSS (commonly known as GPS) and other methods to locate typical phenomena related to natural resource management and forestry.

The subject is reserved for students of the following study programmes:

Nature Management, One-year Programme
Nature Management, Bachelor's Programme

Other students must apply for the study programme Geographic Information Systems.

Students must meet current admission requirements for the associated study program.

After completing the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

explain the process of map production and the construction of various coordinate systems
describe the relationship between reality and maps
explain different data collection methods and their impact on data quality
describe how GIS tools can be used to compile and visualize digital map data
present geographic data in a cartographically effective manner

Skills:

use map applications and paper-based maps for practical navigation in the field
assess, select, and apply the appropriate data collection method for a given purpose
process collected data along with other map data for simple analysis and visualization in a GIS tool

General competence:

plan and execute minor projects involving data collection, analysis, and visualization
evaluate ethical aspects of data collection and presentation of results
discuss viewpoints and experiences with others in the field of study

Paid semester fee and syllabus literature. It is also required that students have a laptop at their disposa

Compulsory

The teaching is conducted as gatherings with concentrated instruction during selected weeks. Between these gatherings, students work on assignments. The instruction during the gatherings alternates between lectures, practical exercises on the computer, and practical fieldwork outdoors.

Evaluated annually by students through course surveys. These evaluations are included in the university’s quality assurance system.

Compulsory Work. Approved/ Not approved. Must be passed prior to the written examination.

Written examination, 3 hours. Grading scale A-F.

Only aids awarded are allowed to be used and pen, ruler and up to 2 bilingual dictionaries

Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

GEO220 - Geographic Information Handling - 5 credits

Course language

Norwegian

Credits

7.5

Steinkjer

Responsible faculty

Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture

Course coordinator

Assistant Professor

Torgrim Sund

torgrim.sund@nord.no