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Semester | spring semester 2021 |
Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
Lecturers |
Kees de Hoogh (c.dehoogh@unibas.ch, Assessor)
Danielle Vienneau (danielle.vienneau@unibas.ch) |
Content | Overall description: In this course on GIS, students will be introduced to spatial thinking and analysis including: the role geography in environmental epidemiology; GIS data types and file management; coordinate systems and projections; working with and integrating spatial (vector and raster) data; visualisation of spatial data; thematic mapping and cartographic layout design; basic and advanced geoprocessing tools for spatial analysis. An understanding of spatial relationships and analysis will be gained through inclass exercises on spatial data linkage, effective mapping, exposure modelling, and risk mapping and assessment. Students will apply their new skills in a mini project involving spatial analysis and presentation of maps. Content: QGIS software Spatial data Projections Geocoding Mapping GPS data collection & display Spatial analysis: proximity, interpolation, overlay |
Learning objectives | To gain knowledge in the fundamentals of GIS for spatial data handling and analysis. By the end of the course, students will: Understand how GIS can be used to enhance health and exposure science research; Know how to source, convert, manipulate, visualise and map spatial data; Understand and perform basic spatial analyses; and be able to plan, implement and effectively communicate a mini-project, demonstrating spatial understanding and basic cartography skills. |
Comments | Methods: Lectures and practicals Dates: 15/16 April & 22/23 April 2021 9 am to 5 pm |
Admission requirements | Environmental epidemiology and Epidemiological methods (autumn semester) PhD students should join the SSPH+ course "GIS in Public Health". |
Language of instruction | English |
Use of digital media | No specific media used |
Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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Block | See individual dates |
Date | Time | Room |
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Thursday 15.04.2021 | 09.00-17.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
Friday 16.04.2021 | 09.00-17.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
Thursday 22.04.2021 | 09.00-17.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
Friday 23.04.2021 | 09.00-17.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Module: Foundations in Epidemiology (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
Assessment format | continuous assessment |
Assessment details | Completion of exercise questions and final report due on 20 March |
Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
Scale | Pass / Fail |
Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |