Program Overview
Program Overview
The University of Copenhagen offers a Master's program in Advanced Geoinformatics, which is part of the MSc specialization in Geoinformatics. This program is designed to position participants at the most advanced level concerning theories and applications of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Geoinformatics.
Program Details
Content
The program covers various topics, including:
- Advanced use of GIS for applications within Geography
- Theories of spatial analysis and GIS
- Advanced methods for spatial analysis and modeling
- Introduction to different GIS data models
- Data editing and data capture
- Relational and Spatial Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
- Spatio-temporal data analysis
- Visualization and communication of spatial information
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of the program, students will have acquired:
Knowledge
- Theories of advanced GIS and Geoinformatics
- Advanced application of GIS and Geoinformatics in spatial analysis
- GIS data models
- Relational and Spatial database management systems (RDBMS)
- Spatio-temporal data analysis
- Strategies for mapping, disseminating, and communicating geographical information
Skills
- Read scientific literature related to the course subjects
- Apply, evaluate, and analyze methods, theories, and data related to the course subjects
- Build critical approaches to spatial data offered by various providers
- Use scientific definitions and terms correctly
- Give short, concise, and well-illustrated oral presentations on the basis of results from hands-on exercises
- Write short, concise reports concerning problems and solutions related to advanced GIS usage
Competencies
- Ability to address complex scientific problems by linking advanced knowledge from Geoinformatics and Geography
Literature
Please refer to the Absalon course page for literature details.
Recommended Academic Qualifications
A BSc in Geography and Geoinformatics or equivalent is recommended.
Teaching and Learning Methods
The program combines exercises with ad hoc lectures. The teaching plan is available on Absalon.
Workload
- Preparation: 171 hours
- Theory exercises: 35 hours
- Total: 206 hours
Assessment
The program is assessed through a written assignment and an oral examination. The written assignment is prepared during the course and must be handed in prior to the exam week. The oral exam uses the written assignment as its point of departure and includes the titles listed in the officially approved reading list. A combined grade is provided after the oral exam.
Exam Details
- Type of assessment: Written assignment and oral examination
- Type of assessment details: The written assignment is prepared during the course and must be handed in prior to the exam week. The oral exam uses the written assignment as its point of departure and includes the titles listed in the officially approved reading list.
- Aid: All aids allowed
- Marking scale: 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form: External censorship
- Re-exam: Resubmission of written assignment, 20 minutes oral examination
Course Information
- Language: English
- Course code: NIGK15001U
- Credit: 7.5 ECTS
- Level: Full Degree Master
- Duration: 1 block
- Placement: Block 2
- Schedule: B
- Course capacity: 44
Study Board
The program is overseen by the Study Board of Geosciences and Management.
Contracting Department
The contracting department is the Department of Geoscience and Natural Resource Management.
Contracting Faculty
The contracting faculty is the Faculty of Science.
Course Coordinators
The course coordinator is Thomas Balstrøm.