Open Source - GIS
Summary
This course deepens your knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with a focus on Open Source (OS). The course provides some theoretical background, but the focus is on practical GIS exercises and modules using open source (OS) software.
About
The studies gives you a broader understanding of what open source (OS) entails and how you can use it in geographic information technology. You will also learn about the potential opportunities offered by using programs written with open source code.
After completing and passing the course, you can expect to:
- be able to create automated processes using GIS
- be able to perform geographic analyses and format transformations using OS /GIS
- be able to convey knowledge and functionality within geographic information technology (GIT)
- be able to perform simple programming.
Teaching
Lectures, supervised project work, and exercises.
Language of instruction
English and Swedish. The course can be taken without knowledge of Swedish.
This course is part of the Master’s Programme in Geography, the course is also offered as a freestanding course.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires a successfully completed course in GIS of at least 15 credits. Applicants with an equivalent education can, after review and approval, be admitted to the course.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
After graduation
Geographers often work with urban planning, environmental management or broader issues related to sustainable development, in Sweden or internationally. As a geographer, you may work on planning new public transport, roads, water supply or urban planning for climate change. Geographers can be found in business, government and international organizations.
Our former students work, for example, as environmental consultants, coordinators, urban planners and GIS consultants. You also have great opportunities to focus on the particular area you are interested in.
Facilities
The Department of Earth Sciences' premises are located in central Gothenburg on Campus Medicinareberget. We are located in the Natrium building, which was inaugurated in 2023 and has state-of-the-art labs and lecture halls. Natrium brings together students and researchers in the Natural Science fields of Biology, Molecular biology, Chemistry, Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences and Conservation.
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Exchange opportunities
If you are studying Geography at the University of Gothenburg, there are good opportunities for exchange studies during your studies. This is often seen as a good asset when applying for jobs, as many jobs require international collaboration.
We have over 100 agreements within Erasmus and other exchange programs with universities around the world, both within and outside Europe.
