Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

150999 v.4 Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science)


BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 010549B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Introduction

Geographic Information Science (GIScience) involves the computer capture, display and analysis of spatial information ranging in scale from local to global. Geoscience 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. The three-year course 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. In the final year the student may choose elective units in any appropriate application area including, but not necessarily restricted to, chemistry, computing science, environmental biology, environmental information science, geography, geology, remote sensing, surveying, cartography and urban and regional studies. Double degree programs in GIScience are also available. A GIScience degree may be combined with a Bachelor of Commerce (Property), Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology) or a Bachelor of Social Science (Geography). Separate entries are available in the Handbook for these courses.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Applicable Mathematics. Alternative mathematics units are available for applicants who have completed Discrete Mathematics.

Specific Requirements

Field excursions are compulsory - students who do not complete this requirement will not have completed the course requirements. STAT elements considered for mature-age entry are E and Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This course is three years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Professional Recognition

Graduates may obtain membership of the Spatial Sciences Institute.

Career Opportunities

Employment prospects are excellent. Jobs range from information technology systems, developers who design and build geographic databases, web-based systems and spatial management analysis tools to professionals who use GIS for providing specialist solutions in a range of environmental, business and development related activities.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

302318 v.1   Spatial Computations 181 5.0 25.0
4536 v.5   Geographic Information Systems 181 5.0 25.0
4579 v.2   Mathematics 181 4.0 25.0
8920 v.5   Cartographic Statistics 181 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12449 v.3   Geographic Data Analysis 182 5.0 25.0
301995 v.5   Communication Skills 116 2.0 12.5
302531 v.1   Computer Aided Mapping 182 3.0 12.5
310083 v.1   GIS Programming 182 3.0 25.0
4585 v.2   Mathematics 182 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11711 v.4   Spatial Analysis 281 5.0 25.0
310045 v.1   Web GIS 281 4.0 25.0
310078 v.1   Geographic Data Structures 281 3.0 25.0
7073 v.7   Thematic Cartography 281 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

10422 v.3   Photogrammetric Mapping 282 5.0 25.0
10424 v.2   Coordinate and Mapping Systems 282 5.0 25.0
12037 v.3   Spatial Database Systems 382 5.0 25.0
1437 v.4 ** Geography 112 - Global Change - Demography, Economic Development, Environment, Urbanisation and Social Inequality 4.5 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

10423 v.3   Digital Remote Sensing 281 5.0 25.0
10722 v.3   GIS Management 381 5.0 25.0
13381 v.2   Geometronics 381 5.0 25.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

10497 v.3   GIS Project 394 5.0 25.0
10721 v.4   Spatial Data Handling 382 5.0 25.0
302527 v.1   Spatial Modelling 382 5.0 25.0
  SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
** Compulsory field excursion included in this unit
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

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.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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