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303522 v.4 Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Science


BSc(Curtin), BSocSc(Curtin),

Introduction

This double degree provides students with a broad but integrated background in Geographic Information Science and Geography focussing on a wide range of human and environmental issues. It equips students with the technical competencies and analytical skills to find employment in a variety of business, research, government and educational contexts involving analysis, modelling and management of spatial information.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicable Mathematics. Alternative mathematics units are available for applicants who have completed Discrete Mathematics. Students without this subject may be required to pass an approved bridging unit.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is four years full time study and may be undertaken on either a full time or a part time basis.

Course Organisation

Students undertake both the Geography major and the Geographic Information Science major. Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two areas. In this event, the relevant Head of School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

The undergraduate degree in Geographic Information Science has received level one accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). Graduates are immediately eligible for associate membership with full membership following four years of professional practice. Graduates may also obtain membership of the Australasian Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (AURISA) and the Mapping Sciences Institute, Australia.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

   
307121 v.1 Geography Double Degree Major 400.0
307153 v.1 Geographic Information Science Double Degree Major (with Soc Sc) 400.0
  800.0
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodAll*InternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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