Subject description for 2024/25
Physical Planning
GEO2005
Subject description for 2024/25
Physical Planning
GEO2005
The course provides competence in community planning and land-use/physical planning with GIS. The course builds on the courses Geographic information systems (GIS) (GEO1009) and Spatial Planning and Urban Theory (GEO2007). We can offer the course in English for international students.
Sustainable community planning and land-use planning require the use of geographic data and the use of geographic information systems (GIS). The course provides expertise in using GIS both in general planning and to create land-use plans in accordance with the Planning and Building Act. The course also provides an introduction to regulations and standards for the implementation of land-use/physical planning in Norway and to Nordic and European planning systems.We can offer the course in English for international students.
Basic courses in geographic information systems (GIS), such as GEO1009, GEO220, or equivalent. Students must be able to read academic literature written in English.
After having completed the course the student will have acquired the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
- has knowledge of spatial planning as a general and future-oriented activity
- has knowledge of spatial analyses with GIS, with physical and socioeconomic data
- has knowledge of land-use/physical planning as a process and as work with GIS in accordance with the Norwegian Planning and Building Act
- has general knowledge about physical planning and the GIS applications
- has knowledge about source data for land-use planning focusing on Norwegian standards
- has knowledge about regulations and standards applicable to digital land-use planning in Norway.
Skills:
- can collect necessary data and use GIS to carry out spatial analyses for spatial planning on topics such as demographics, employment, transport, public sector activities, and commerce
- has skills in applying remote sensing data as a basis for planning
- has practical skills in planning in accordance with the Norwegian Planning and Building Act.
General competence:
- can work independently and in teams with community planning and spatial planning within the framework of sustainability perspectives, and can convey such knowledge in writing and orally.
In addition to the semester fee and course literature, students are expected to provide their own laptop computer on which GIS can be installed and used. Students must cover board and lodging expenses during the sessions, while potential bus expenses in relation to excursions are paid by Nord University.
Compulsory for students at the bachelor programme in Geography and Spatial Planning. Elective for other students.
Lectures and exercises at academic gatherings. Online lessons, webinars, and exercises. Participation in gatherings is compulsory.
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.
Composite assessment. Students will receive a letter grade.
- Obligatory participation accounts for 0/100 of the grade and will be approved / not approved.
- Must be passed before the beginning of the Home Exam.
- Two assignments account for 0/100 of the grade and will be approved / not approved.
- Must be passed before the beginning of the Home Exam.
- The home exam will take place over 7 days and account for 100% of the grade. Students will receive a letter grade.
Geographic information systems (GEO1009) or equivalent.
Curriculum literature
Subject language
Norwegian
Credits
10
Study location
Levanger
Teaching semesters
Autumn 2024
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
Course coordinator
