MABY5030 Advanced Road Engineering Emneplan

Upon completing the course, the student should have the following outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence.

Knowledge:

Upon successfully completion of the course, the student has gained sufficient knowledge to:

• describe the components of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• explain GIS data structures and models, including vector and raster data
• quantify and analyze the spatial distribution of phenomena and provide meaningful analysis of spatial attributes.

Skills:

Upon successfully completion of the course, the student can:

• conduct GIS analysis by combining different spatial data operations such as distance calculation, overlay and buffer analysis, to address geospatial problems and/or research questions
• demonstrate proficiency in the use of GIS tools to create maps that are fit-for-purpose and effectively convey the information they are intended to.
• implement advanced GIS functions or analyses

General competence:

Upon successfully completion of the course, the student is able to:

• critically evaluate available sources for data in a GIS
• reflect on the spatial impact of decision-making and on the potential for using large spatial datasets for in-depth multi-faceted analytics
• demonstrate confidence in undertaking new (unfamiliar) analysis using GIS, troubleshoot problems in GIS, and seek help from software/website help menus and the GIS community to solve problems
• communicate results in a powerful and effective way.

The course is delivered through seminars and hands-on computer workshops.

Teaching will be organized in topic-blocks with practical and theoretical parts in each block.

Lectures and assignments.

Digital lectures will be recorded, and the material will be made available to students on CANVAS.

The teaching will consist of a combination of:

• Lectures & discussions
• Independent studies including video recordings and online exercises
• Coursework assignments
• Practical use of tools and software
• Field excursions.

All aids allowed.

The exam is a Portfolio exam, which consists of the following:

1) One individual project including use of a suitable computational software to be handed in as a written document of maximum 10 pages including graphics.

2) One individual written project, approximately 5 pages.

In the event of failed or valid absence of exam, the postponed exam will be given as either an oral or

written examination.

The exam result can be appealed.

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

John Östh

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly