Open Source GIS (5cr)
Code: C-02469-MM10070-3002
General information
- Enrolment period
- 23.08.2025 - 21.09.2025
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 22.09.2025 - 12.12.2025
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Karelia University of Applied Sciences, Continuous online learning. Opening discussion with tutor (online possible).
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 50
- Course
- C-02469-MM10070
Objectives (course unit)
One learns to use OS GIS programs (mostly QGIS) and utilize free GIS datasets available online.
Content (course unit)
QGIS installation to PC computer and Android handsets. Basic use of QGIS program. Basics of GIS and mapping (map objects, data types, ellipsoids, projections, coordinate systems): Open data sources, INSPIRE directive and different possibilities to utilize open GIS data.
Location and time
Continuous online learning. Opening discussion with tutor (online possible).
Exam schedules
Online final exam
Assessment scale
H-5
Teaching methods
Fundamentals of mapping and GIS Open source GIS package (QGIS), basic use Importing data to GIS systems Creating and editing GIS layers Connecting GIS Internet interfaces Locating and searching GIS data
Learning materials
Tutorials downloadable from Moodle learning platform.