Program Overview

ArcGIS Course

The ArcGIS course provides fundamental knowledge of the structure and functionality of the ArcGIS software. The course aims to enable students to collect, store, analyze, and present geographic data using geographic information technology. Additionally, students will become familiar with and practice building geographic databases and designing small geographic information systems with basic functionality.

Course Details

• Period: Period 4 - 4, v. - v. , not modular
• Study Location: Independent of location
• Study Form: Part-time 50%
• Language: Swedish
• Mandatory Meetings on Campus: 0
• Implementation: The course is web-based without physical meetings. Teaching consists of self-study and supervision via email, phone, or digital meeting tools (e.g., Zoom). Examination is through assignments.

Admission Requirements

• Admission Code: LTU-45149, LTU-45022, LTU-45177
• Last Application Date: Not specified
• Eligibility Requirements: Basic eligibility
• Selection: The selection is based on grades and university entrance exams

Course Offerings

• The course can be applied for as an elective course by program students in the following programs:
  • Samh‰llsbyggnad, term 4
• The course can also be applied for as a free-standing course.

Course Description

The course is 7.5 higher education credits, an introductory course at the basic level, L0005B. It is offered during the spring semester of 2025. The course provides a foundation in the use of ArcGIS for geographic data analysis and presentation. Students will learn to design and implement small-scale geographic information systems and work with geographic databases. The course is designed for students who want to gain practical skills in using ArcGIS for various applications.