Course syllabus

Geografiska databaser
Geographical Databases

EXTN70, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2016/17
Decided by: Education Board D
Date of Decision: 2016-04-08

General Information

Elective for: L4-gi
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide a theoretical basis for how geographic databases are structured and how they can be used. Additionally, the course aims to provide practical skill in the modelling, creation, and use of such databases.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course contains the central concepts and techniques for management of geographic databases. The areas covered in particular include spatial databases, object oriented modelling of the content of geographic databases, structure query language – SQL (as well as an extension of this language to handle spatially explicit queries), spatial indexing, spatio-temporal methods, open source and volunteered geographic information.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Assessment takes the form of a written examination, and evaluation of project work. Approved on all exercises and participation on all compulsory activities.

Admission

Admission requirements:

The number of participants is limited to: 30
Selection: Total number of credits on master level within specialisation of LTH program.
The course overlaps following course/s: EDA216, GISN06, NGEN12

Reading list

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Ali Mansourian, ali.mansourian@nateko.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.nateko.lu.se/extn70