GEG2250 – Introduction in surveying, photogrammetry and spatial analysis

Course content

The course will convey the theory of map projections and coordinate systems, as well as the theoretical basis for data capture within surveying (GPS etc.) and photogrammetry (aerial photography analysis). Emphasis is put on practical exercises within these topics. The course also provides a specialization in spatial analysis of geographic information, focusing on analysis of geoscientific processes. Emphasis is placed on interpolation, geostatistics and generation / analysis of digital elevation models (DEMs).

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon completion of the course

  • the student has insight into methods used to determine geographic data, in both theory (methods and mathematical basis) and practical use.
  • the student has knowledge of the principles of spatial analysis, interpolation and geostatistics
  • the student understands the principles for and can employ a multi-criteria analysis

Skills

Upon completion of the course

  • the student can carry out basic surveying tasks using sophisticated GPS equipment
  • the student understands map projections
  • the student can carry out simple data collection using digital photogrammetry based on aerial photography
  • the student can use these data for spatial analysis


General competence:

The course aims to foster students' scientific curiosity about the course subjects along with critical reflection of representation, accuracy and the importance of spatial data and the results derived thereof.

Admission

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

A maximum of 16 students can get admission to the course. If there are more than 16 applicants, admission will be given in the following order:

1. Students at the Bachelor programme Geofag: geologi, geofysikk og geografi, programme option Geografi og hydrologi

2. Students at the Bachelor programme Geofag: geologi, geofysikk og geografi, programme option Geologi og geofysikk

3. Students at the Master programme in Geosciences, programme option Physical geography, Hydrology and Geomatics, whose application for including the course in their MSc syllabus is approved*

4. Other bachelor students at the MN faculty

5. New single course students

* Students at the master's programme in Geosciences, programme option Physical geography, Hydrology and Geomatics can apply for including this course in their syllabus, particularly students who will need GIS as a technique in their master's thesis.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

  • Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2

And in addition one of these:

  • Physics (1+2)
  • Chemistry (1+2)
  • Biology (1+2)
  • Information technology (1+2)
  • Geosciences (1+2)
  • Technology and theories of research (1+2)

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies (in Norwegian).

The following courses must be taken before the first lecture in GEG2250:

For students taking GEG2250 spring 2015 or later, to have GEG2250 included in your degree you must first pass the following HSE courses:

For further information se website for transitional arrangements between old and new HSE courses.

Recommended previous knowledge

GEO1010 – Physical geography (discontinued), introduction to GIS.