Study plan for BAMN-GEOIN Earth Science and Informatics, Bachelor's, 3 years, fall 2024

ECTS Credits

Three years of full-time study, where the normal workload for a full-time student is 60 credits for one academic year.

The programme aims to give students a broad interdisciplinary education in basic geology and geological processes, geomatics and spatial handling of remote sensing data, as well as programmimg and AI.

The programme combines the use of Earth science, modern technology, data analysis and artificial intelligence to contribute to sustainable management of natural resources, and map the risk of natural hazards such as avalanches and flooding.

The programme is suitable for those who are interested in our planet, and how we use and change the natural world around us.

Content:

The first three semesters focus on different basic courses in geology, geomatics, mathematics and programming. This gives a basis for more specialized courses in acquisition and spatial analysis of remote sensing data, geomatics and the use of artificial intelligence in the three last semesters.

Required Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme the candidate should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate

has good knowledge about the basic principles, terms and methods within geology
has good knowledge about geomatic theory, tools and methods, as well as processing and analysis of remote sensing data
has a good overview of how geology is important for resource management, natural hazards and energy
is familiar with how GIS, geomatics and remote sensing data are useful for society, public administration and industry
has good knowledge about how programming, data science and machine learning can be used in different societal contexts

Skills

The candidate

has training in combining the fields of geology, geomatics and informatics towards solving various problems
can apply an understanding of geological processes to define and solve problems within Earth science
can use GIS-related tools to handle, analyze and visualize geospatial data and remote sensing data
is familiar with computer programming and the principles for using programming languages
can use programming tools and machine learning algorithms to analyze and visualize GIS-data, towards solving Erath science related questions
can present subject matter and results of investigations in oral and written form

General competence

The candidate

can find, assess and reference information and subject matter, and present this in such a way that it sheds light on a problem
can work both independently and as part of a group
can communicate orally and in writing with both experts and non-experts about subject matter in geology, geomatics and informatics
can reflect and apply critical thinking, and adjust one¿s own work under tuition
can apply ethical thinking and show ethical conduct in relation to problem solving and when referencing and using literature
can contribute to innovation and new ways of thinking in the transition to a more sustainable society
can conduct field work in accordance with good HSE practice