Current active course description (last updated 2024/25)
Geographical Analysis
GEO2012
Current active course description (last updated 2024/25)

Geographical Analysis

GEO2012
The subject covers the use of geographic information for analyzing terrain (e.g., visibility analysis), networks (e.g., road travel time), and satellite images (e.g., biomass index).

In this subject, you will gain a strong understanding of how advanced GIS analyses can be performed and automated. The main focus is on raster analysis, particularly using terrain data derived from LiDAR and satellite imagery. The subject also covers the analysis of network data, such as roads. Visualization of analysis results is done in 2D, 3D, and through animations.

You will have access to GIS software that you can install on your own PC.

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

  • Nature Management, Bachelor's Programme

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

GEO2011 Geographic Information Handling 1 or equivalent.

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

Knowledge:

  • can describe available geographic information with a focus on terrain models, LiDAR, and satellite imagery
  • can explain various methods used in raster analysis

Skills:

  • can apply various analysis methods in raster, image, and network analysis
  • can build and use automated functions in GIS software
  • can utilize techniques to visualize geographic data in 3D
  • assess the quality of data foundation and analysis results

General competence:

  • can explain the process in complex projects, from problem formulation through data collection to analysis and presentation of results
  • can evaluate ethical aspects of data collection and presentation of results
  • can exchange viewpoints and experiences with others in the field
Paid semester fee and syllabus literature. It is also required that students have a laptop at their disposal https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/arcgis-pro-system-requirements.htm. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.
Elective course
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 examination.

Oral examination. Grading scale A-F. Teller 100/100

Only aids awarded are allowed to be used.

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

The student should have a general good knowledge of data processing, and good skills in using a PC.

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 - 7.5 credits

Course language
Norwegian
Credits
7.5
Steinkjer
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
Course coordinator
Employee photo: Torgrim Sund
Assistant Professor

Torgrim Sund

torgrim.sund@nord.no