Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After this course, the student can critically analyse different cadastral systems and their functions and elements. The student understands the meaning and purpose of responsible and sustainable land management.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 17.04.2019 - 29.05.2019
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Kirsikka Riekkinen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kirsikka Riekkinen
Contact information for the course (valid 31.03.2019-21.12.2112):
Kirsikka Riekkinen, Assistant Professor of Land Management
kirsikka.riekkinen@aalto.fi
Office:
Otakaari 4, 3rd floor (by appointment)
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Functions and elements of cadastral systems, responsible and sustainable land management.
Applies in this implementation:
The content of this course handles followinf themes:
Global
actors and their tasks in global land managementSustainable
development goals and land managementLand
management as a tool for local governmentCadastral
surveys as a tool for land management
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The assessment methods and criteria will be defined in course syllabus.
Applies in this implementation:
The assessment is based on peer and self-assessment, and also group dynamics assessment. Contact lectures are mandatory part of the course.
One part of the course grade is based on teacher's assessment on group work and its presentation.
Detailed assessment rubrics are given and discussed during lectures.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
160 hours (6 cr). The workload per activity type will be presented in the course syllabus.
Applies in this implementation:
6 ECT equals 162 hours of work
Lectures
6x4 h 24 h + 24 h = 48 hGroup work 44 h
Preparing
for lectures 6x5 h = 30 h
MOOC + reflection on MyCourses 40 h.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
To be announced in course syllabus, MyCourses and lectures.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
REC-E3200 Institutions in Real Estate Economics
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
1 No Poverty
5 Gender Equality
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions