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Geoinformatics (advanced minor)
Basic information
Code:
ENG3057
Extent:
22–33
ECTS
Curriculum:
2024–2026
Level:
Advanced studies
Language of learning:
English
Theme:
Human-centred living environments
ICT and digitalisation
Target group:
All Aalto students
Teacher in charge:
Maaria Nordman
Administrative contact:
-
Organising department:
Department of Built Environment
School:
School of Engineering
Prerequisites:
The students are required to check in Sisu that they fulfil the prerequisites for each course. In preparing their study plan, the students are required to check that they fulfil the prerequisites for each course i.e. to take the courses in the right order.
Quotas and restrictions:
The minor is open to all master’s level students at Aalto University.
Application process:
-
Content and structure of the minor
Global issues, such as distribution of natural and water resources, urban development and sprawl, security and energy needs all involve a significant spatial component. These issues offer fascinating challenges for geoinformatics experts who can measure and handle huge data volumes and analysis of complex geospatial problems. Geoinformatics (GIS) is a truly multidisciplinary discipline: the research and applications comprise a wide range of themes from local to global scales, and from human-centered to natural environments. The rapid expansion of geo-technologies from GIS experts to the global public has created a wide job market for geoinformatics professionals.
Upon completion of the Minor in Geoinformatics, the student can apply the methods and processes in spatial data acquisition. The student can manage geoinformation and create cartographic products and also organize the use of spatial data in various problem solving and decision support situations. The student understands and can apply spatial data management tools, spatial algorithms and relevant software. Understanding user requirements as well as assessment of uncertainty, accuracy and reliability concerning geo data, methods and processes are other key learning outcomes.
Course descriptions in Sisu
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| A. One compulsory course for all students taking this minor: | ||
| GIS-E1120 | From Measurements to Maps | 6 |
| B. One or two courses from the following list: | ||
| GIS-E1110 | Geodesy and Positioning | 6 |
| GIS-E1130 | Introduction to Spatial Data Analysis | 6 |
| GIS-E1140 | Photogrammetry, Laser Scanning and 3D Data Processing | 6 |
| C. Two or three courses from the following list: | ||
| GIS-E3020 | Digital Image Processing and Feature Extraction | 5 |
| GIS-E3030 | Advanced Laser Scanning | 5 |
| GIS-E3040 | Advanced Photogrammetry | 5 |
| GIS-E4030 | GIS Development | 5 |
| GIS-E4040 | Spatial Data Science for Sustainable Development | 5 |
| GIS-E5050 | Advanced Geodesy | 5 |
Previous curricula
Basic information of the minor
Code: ENG3057
Extent: 25 ECTS
Curriculum: 2022-2024
Level: Masters (Advanced studies)
Language: English
Teacher in charge: Maaria Nordman
Target Group: The minor is open to all master’s level students at Aalto University.
Application procedure: None
Quotas and restrictions: No
Prerequisites: The students are required to check that they fulfil the prerequisites for each course. In preparing their study plan, the students are required to check that they fulfil the prerequisites for each course i.e. to take the courses in the right order.
Description
Global issues, such as distribution of natural and water resources, urban development and sprawl, security and energy needs all involve a significant spatial component. These issues offer fascinating challenges for geoinformatics experts who can measure and handle huge data volumes and analysis of complex geospatial problems. Geoinformatics (GIS) is a truly multidisciplinary discipline: the research and applications comprise a wide range of themes from local to global scales, and from human-centered to natural environments. The rapid expansion of geo-technologies from GIS experts to the global public has created a wide job market for geoinformatics professionals.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the Minor in Geoinformatics, the student can apply the methods and processes in spatial data acquisition. The student can manage geoinformation and create cartographic products and also organize the use of spatial data in various problem solving and decision support situations. The student understands and can apply spatial data management tools, spatial algorithms and relevant software. Understanding user requirements as well as assessment of uncertainty, accuracy and reliability concerning geo data, methods and processes are other key learning outcomes.
The minor will be 25 ECTS and will comprise five courses (each 5 ECTS) from the lists below.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| A. One compulsory course for all students taking this minor: | ||
| GIS-E1020 | From Measurements to Maps | 5 |
| B. One or two courses from the following list: | ||
| GIS-E1010 | Geodesy and Positioning | 5 |
| GIS-E1030 | Introduction to Spatial Methods | 5 |
| GIS-E1040 | Photogrammetry, Laser Scanning and Remote Sensing | 5 |
| GIS-E1070 | Theories and Techniques in GIS | 5 |
| C. Two or three courses from the following list: | ||
| GIS-E1060 | Spatial Analytics | 5 |
| GIS-E3020 | Digital Image Processing and Feature Extraction | 5 |
| GIS-E3030 | Advanced Laser Scanning | 5 |
| GIS-E3040 | Advanced Photogrammetry | 5 |
| GIS-E3050 | Advanced Remote Sensing | 5 |
| GIS-E4030 | GIS Development | 5 |
| GIS-E4040 | Spatial Data Science for Sustainable Development | 5 |
| GIS-E5050 | Advanced Geodesy | 5 |
Basic information of the minor
Code: ENG3057
Extent: 25 cr
Curriculum: 2020-2022
Language: English
Teacher in charge: Petri Rönnholm
Target Group: The minor is open to all master’s level students at Aalto University.
Application procedure: None
Quotas and restrictions: No
Prerequisites: The students are required to check that they fulfil the prerequisites for each course. In preparing their study plan, the students are required to check that they fulfil the prerequisites for each course i.e. to take the courses in the right order.
Content and structure of the minor
Global issues, such as distribution of natural and water resources, urban development and sprawl, security and energy needs all involve a significant spatial component. These issues offer fascinating challenges for geoinformatics experts who can measure and handle huge data volumes and analysis of complex geospatial problems. Geoinformatics (GIS) is a truly multidisciplinary discipline: the research and applications comprise a wide range of themes from local to global scales, and from human-centered to natural environments. The rapid expansion of geo-technologies from GIS experts to the global public has created a wide job market for geoinformatics professionals.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the Minor in Geoinformatics, the student can apply the methods and processes in spatial data acquisition. The student can manage geoinformation and create cartographic products and also organize the use of spatial data in various problem solving and decision support situations. The student understands and can apply spatial data management tools, spatial algorithms and relevant software. Understanding user requirements as well as assessment of uncertainty, accuracy and reliability concerning geo data, methods and processes are other key learning outcomes.
The minor will be 25 ECTS and will comprise five courses (each 5 ECTS) from the lists below.
Structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| A. One compulsory course for all students taking this minor: | ||
| GIS-E1020 | From Measurements to Maps | 5 |
| B. One or two courses from the following list: | ||
| GIS-E1010 | Geodesy and Positioning | 5 |
| GIS-E1030 | Introduction to Spatial Methods | 5 |
| GIS-E1040 | Photogrammetry, Laser Scanning and Remote Sensing | 5 |
| GIS-E1070 | Theories and Techniques in GIS | 5 |
| C. Two or three courses from the following list: | ||
| GIS-E1060 | Spatial Analytics | 5 |
| GIS-E3020 | Digital Image Processing and Feature Extraction | 5 |
| GIS-E3030 | Advanced Laser Scanning | 5 |
| GIS-E3040 | Advanced Photogrammetry | 5 |
| GIS-E3050 | Advanced Remote Sensing | 5 |
| GIS-E4030 | GIS Development | 5 |
| GIS-E4040 | Spatial Data Science for Sustainable Development | 5 |
| GIS-E5050 | Advanced Geodesy | 5 |
Basic information of the minor
Code: ENG3057
Extent: 25 cr
Language: English
Teacher in charge: Petri Rönnholm
Target Group: The minor is open to all master’s level students at Aalto University.
Application procedure: None
Quotas and restrictions: No
Prerequisites: The students are required to check in WebOodi that they fulfil the prerequisites for each course. In preparing their study plan, the students are required to check that they fulfil the prerequisites for each course i.e. to take the courses in the right order.
Content and structure of the minor
Global issues, such as distribution of natural and water resources, urban development and sprawl, security and energy needs all involve a significant spatial component. These issues offer fascinating challenges for geoinformatics experts who can measure and handle huge data volumes and analysis of complex geospatial problems. Geoinformatics (GIS) is a truly multidisciplinary discipline: the research and applications comprise a wide range of themes from local to global scales, and from human-centered to natural environments. The rapid expansion of geo-technologies from GIS experts to the global public has created a wide job market for geoinformatics professionals.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the Minor in Geoinformatics, the student can apply the methods and processes in spatial data acquisition. The student can manage geoinformation and create cartographic products and also organize the use of spatial data in various problem solving and decision support situations. The student understands and can apply spatial data management tools, spatial algorithms and relevant software. Understanding user requirements as well as assessment of uncertainty, accuracy and reliability concerning geo data, methods and processes are other key learning outcomes.
The minor will be 25 ECTS and will comprise five courses (each 5 ECTS) from the lists below.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| A. One compulsory course for all students taking this minor: | ||
| GIS-E1020 | From measurements to maps | 5 |
| B. One or two courses from the following list: | ||
| GIS-E1010 | Geodesy and Positioning | 5 |
| GIS-E1030 | Introduction to Spatial Methods | 5 |
| GIS-E1040 | Photogrammetry, Laser Scanning and Remote Sensing | 5 |
| GIS-E1070 | Theories and Techniques in GIS | 5 |
| C. Two or three courses from the following list: | ||
| GIS-E1060 | Spatial Analytics | 5 |
| GIS-E3010 | Least-Squares Methods in Geoscience | 5 |
| GIS-E3020 | Digital Image Processing and Feature Extraction | 5 |
| GIS-E3030 | Advanced Laser Scanning | 5 |
| GIS-E3040 | Advanced Photogrammetry | 5 |
| GIS-E3050 | Advanced Remote Sensing | 5 |
| GIS-E4030 | GIS Development | 5 |
Contact person: Petri Rönnholm (petri.ronnholm@aalto.fi)
Basic information of the minor
Code: ENG3057
Extent: 25 cr
Language: English
Teacher in charge: Henrik Haggren
Target Group: The minor is open to all master’s level students at Aalto University.
Application procedure: None
Quotas and restrictions: No
Prerequisites: The students are required to check in WebOodi that they fulfil the prerequisites for each course. In preparing their study plan, the students are required to check that they fulfil the prerequisites for each course i.e. to take the courses in the right order.
Content and structure of the minor
Global issues, such as distribution of natural and water resources, urban development and sprawl, security and energy needs all involve a significant spatial component. These issues offer fascinating challenges for geoinformatics experts who can measure and handle huge data volumes and analysis of complex geospatial problems. Geoinformatics (GIS) is a truly multidisciplinary discipline: the research and applications comprise a wide range of themes from local to global scales, and from human-centered to natural environments. The rapid expansion of geo-technologies from GIS experts to the global public has created a wide job market for geoinformatics professionals.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the Minor in Geoinformatics, the student can apply the methods and processes in
spatial data acquisition. The student can manage geoinformation and create cartographic products and also organize the use of spatial data in various problem solving and decision support situations. The student understands and can apply spatial data management tools, spatial algorithms and relevant software. Understanding user requirements as well as assessment of uncertainty, accuracy and reliability concerning geo data, methods and processes are other key learning outcomes.
The minor will be 25 ECTS and will comprise five courses (each 5 ECTS) from the lists below.
Structure of the minor
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| A. One compulsory course for all students taking this minor: | ||
| GIS-E1020 | From measurements to maps | 5 |
| B. One or two courses from the following list: | ||
| GIS-E1010 | Geodesy and Positioning | 5 |
| GIS-E1030 | Introduction to Spatial Methods | 5 |
| GIS-E1040 | Photogrammetry, Laser Scanning and Remote Sensing | 5 |
| GIS-E1050 | Visualization of Geographic Information | 5 |
| C. Two or three courses from the following list: | ||
| GIS-E1060 | Spatial Analytics | 5 |
| GIS-E3010 | Least-Squares Methods in Geoscience | 5 |
| GIS-E3020 | Digital Image Processing and Feature Extraction | 5 |
| GIS-E3030 | Advanced Laser Scanning | 5 |
| GIS-E3040 | Advanced Photogrammetry | 5 |
| GIS-E3050 | Advanced Remote Sensing | 5 |
| GIS-E4020 | Advanced Spatial Analytics | 5 |
| GIS-E4011 | Geographic Information Management | 5 |
| GIS-E5030 | Physical Geodesy | 5 |
| GIS-E5040 | Mathematical Geodesy | 5 |
Contact person: Professor Henrik Haggren (henrik.haggren@aalto.fi)