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307153 v.1 Geographic Information Science Double Degree Major (with Soc Sc)


Introduction


Geographic Information Science (GIScience) involves the computer capture, display and analysis of spatial information ranging in scale from local to global. Geographic Information Science is a fast growing area of applied computing and is a vital tool for environmental and natural resource management and a host of other applications. Employment prospects are excellent. This double degree major consists of core studies that provide a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the structure, development, application, implementation and management of geographic information systems. It provides 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 Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

4579 v.2   Mathematics 181 4.0 25.0
8920 v.5   Cartographic Statistics 181 5.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 1 Semester 2

4536 v.5   Geographic Information Systems 181 5.0 25.0
4585 v.2   Mathematics 182 4.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

302318 v.1   Spatial Computations 181 5.0 25.0
7073 v.7   Thematic Cartography 281 5.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 2 Semester 2

12449 v.3   Geographic Data Analysis 182 5.0 25.0
302319 v.1   Spatial Computations 182 5.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 3 Semester 1

11711 v.4   Spatial Analysis 281 5.0 25.0
8933 v.9   Software Engineering 251 3.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 3 Semester 2

12037 v.3   Spatial Database Systems 382 5.0 25.0
302527 v.1   Spatial Modelling 382 5.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 4 Semester 1

10423 v.3   Digital Remote Sensing 281 5.0 25.0
10722 v.3   GIS Management 381 5.0 25.0
  50.0

Year 4 Semester 2

10497 v.3   GIS Project 394 5.0 25.0
10721 v.4   Spatial Data Handling 382 5.0 25.0
  50.0
 
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