SMUA5100 Urban Analytics and Visualisation Course description

This course is designed to develop and deepen the understanding of GIS and to introduce spatial analytics to students. The course situates methods and theory in the urban analysis field and makes use of the student’s previous knowledge in GIS and spatial data handling to formulate and test theories and methods that are essential for studies of urban and regional functions. The urban landscape is multifaceted, and the complex interaction between land-use and mobility, space-time usage and cost are just a few examples of how the urban landscape both constitutes the platform for urban interaction but also being in a state of constant change. Methods taught will enable the student to describe the functionality and complexity of urban networks and space-time patterns, spatial clusters, the relationship between land-use and spatial and place-based factors and will thus provide the knowledge and the skills necessary for both being able to understand urban analytics as a subject and prepare the students for being able to use the tools of the profession.

Language of instruction: English

The multiple choice assignment is assessed automatically and is quality assured by an internal examiner.

For practical training, there is a requirement for 80% attendance in theory, activities and practical training that is marked compulsory in the timetable, as well as 90% attendance during the practical training period itself. The student fills in the self-assessment for the start of the practical training, the rotating schedule during the first week of practical training and the self-assessment form no later than two working days before the agreed mid- and final assessment. Other compulsory assignments included in the overall assessment of the course are:

• Courses in blood test.
• Individual assignment, scope of 1,500 words (+/- 10 %).

Assessment in practical training.

The assessment takes its point of departure in given criteria based on learning outcomes for the course, criteria for failing the practical training, criteria for suitability assessment and compulsory activities carried throughout the entire course. During the practical training period, a minimum of 90 percent attendance is required to pass the practical training. For more information, see the general part of the programme description about the assessment of practical training.

If the student has failed the practical training, the whole practical training course must be retaken. This includes associated requirements.

Self-study, lectures, digital learning resources, seminars, simulation and skills training

The flipped classroom is used as a teaching method for part of the course. Digital learning resources will be made available in advance.

Pass-fail.

Contact lecturer approves the exam after recommendation from practical training supervisor. The final decision on whether to award a pass or fail grade is made by the university.

• Completed course SYKK/SYKP1410 Diseases and Health Deficits, 13 credits.
• Passed course SYKK/SYKP1310 Administration of Medicine, 2 credits.

Supervised individual written national exam

• 2 hours
• Multiple choice assignment

None.

Grade scale A-F.