Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• must be knowledgeable about different spatial analysis and geocomputational techniques and understanding their strengths and weaknesses

• must be knowledgeable about different geovisualisation techniques

• must be knowledgeable about the role of geographic information for the fulfilling of the sustainable development goals

Skills

• must be able to identify and analyse geospatial problems

• must be able to apply theories and methods of relevance to the chosen problem

• must be able to argue the design and general methods of the project in relation to scientific methodology

• must be able to evaluate the potential of different geographic datasets in the context of a given problem

• must be able to apply spatial analysis and geocomputation techniques to solve a problem

• must be able to communicate data and findings through geovisualisation tools

Competences

• must be able to support organisations in the development of solutions for geospatial problems

Type of instruction

Problem-oriented project work in groups with supervision. Workshops and seminars may supplement the project work.

Exam

Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam

• An approved PBL competency profile is a prerequisite for participation in the project exam

Exams