Here below you can find all master courses the University Centre offers. All courses are taught in 1-3 week modules running from August through June. See how the courses are organised in the teaching schedule for both programs. Usually 2-3 courses are taught at the same time, but students may only enroll in one course at a time.
The master courses are available to you whether you plan to pursue a degree or just take a course or courses. Please review the options for guest studies to determine how you can apply.
For further information, contact the Administrative Director of Education and Teaching.
Geographic Information Systems
- Spring 2027
About the course
The course provides an introduction to the concepts, principles, approaches, and issues associated with Geographical Information Systems, including community-based mapping. No previous exposure to GIS is necessary. The course will provide the student with an understanding of the basic concepts of GIS and the role of GIS as a tool in coastal zone management. It will provide students with an understanding of the techniques of GIS data and spatial analysis. The course involves lectures as well as a laboratory component with an emphasis on practical experience using open source GIS software.
Learning outcome
On completion of the course a student:
- can identify the main sources of spatially referenced data.
- can explain GIS data, data models and spatial databases.
- can illustrate how GIS is used in coastal studies.
- has demonstrated skills and practical experience in handling spatially referenced data.
- can appraise issues relating to data quality in GIS.
- can locate and utilize existing geographic information data sets, online and elsewhere, for specific project areas.
- can identify which mapping methods and tools are most appropriate for achieving the desired objectives in a given community and/ or situation.