The aim of the course is to develop understanding on GIS-relevant issues, such identifying relevant geographical information system (GIS) applications in environmental science, manage geographic data and the ArcGIS software, understanding and developing flowchart for GIS, theorise around GIS-based concepts, such as projections and coordinate systems, raster and vector data models, topology and databases as well as representation and visualisation. Principles and practical knowledge of satellite image analysis with a focus on land cover and vegetation will also be included. An independent and individual project will be done on a relevant environmental issue where GIS is applied as a tool.
GIS as a Tool in Environmental Science
7.5 creditsGIS as a Tool in Environmental Science, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2025, Full-time, Norrköping
Starts:
Autumn 2025
Start date:
27 October
End date:
30 November
Place of study:
Norrköping
Pace of study:
Full-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
On-Campus
Education Time:
Day-time
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-40031
Number of Places:
2
Specific requirements
- Scientific Theories and Methods in Environmental Science 15 credits or equivalent.
- Environmental Assessment, Management, and Planning 15 credits or equivalent.
- Biogeochemistry and Environmental Analysis 15 credits or equivalent.
- At least 15 credits must consist of quantitative methods or statistics.
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6).
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Course Time Information
27 October-30 November 2025
Tuition fees
SEK 17600 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
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Kajsa-Stina Benulic
Inger Rehnström
GIS as a Tool in Environmental Science, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2026, Full-time, Norrköping
Starts:
Autumn 2026
Start date:
26 October
End date:
29 November
Place of study:
Norrköping
Pace of study:
Full-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
On-Campus
Education Time:
Day-time
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-40031
Number of Places:
2
Specific requirements
- Scientific Theories and Methods in Environmental Science 15 credits or equivalent.
- Environmental Assessment, Management, and Planning 15 credits or equivalent.
- Biogeochemistry and Environmental Analysis 15 credits or equivalent.
- At least 15 credits must consist of quantitative methods or statistics.
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6).
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Course Time Information
26 October-29 November 2026
Tuition fees
SEK 20800 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.