GC-GISC v.1 Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science
GradCertGIS(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 032964E
Registered full-time Duration:
0.5 Years
Course Overview
Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course is designed for professionals and practitioners from a diverse range of areas to acquire and build their knowledge and skills within geographic information science (GIScience). The course introduces geographic information systems (GIS) as well as spatial problem solving and computer programming, and helps to develop skills in the management and use of geospatial data. The optional units extend the knowledge and skills in using and applying geospatial data and GIS. This course is available on campus and by distance education (via online learning) to Australian and international students.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
The applicant's qualification may be in any discipline. Applicants are assumed to have a background in mathematics and statistics equivalent to first year university level. Applicants without this background may be required to undertake appropriate preparatory units.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Upon graduation, students are eligible to enrol directly in the Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science, and will be eligible for credit for recognition of prior learning to the value of 100 credits in that award. Credit for Recognised Learning is not normally granted for optional units.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Graduate Certificates contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences.
This course comprises two (2) foundation units which reflect some of the basic core areas in the field of geographic infomation science. These units are extended by two (2) specialist options in the GIScience core areas. The choice of optional units may be limited dependeing on the semester of entry and the availability of units in each semester. Optional units are intended to provide students with a broader and deeper insight into the knowledge, skills and applications of GIScience. Of the optional units listed, at least one must be chosen at the postgraduate level. Semester 2 inake cannot be enrolled full-time.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply geographic information science concepts and research methodology to geospatial applications
2. think critically and creatively to generate innovative solutions and apply logical and rational processes to collect and analyse spatial information
3. access, evaluate, reflect and synthesise spatial and related information from multiple sources
4. communicate in professional and scholarly ways appropriate to the discipline of geographic information science
5. select, use and apply technologies, recognising their advantages and limitations when applied to spatial information
6. demonstrate responsibility and self-learning skills by applying critical reflection and proactive decision making
9. employ ethical and professional behaviours, whilst working autonomously and with others
Duration and Availability
This course is of one semester duration full-time or equivalent part-time study. Flexible modes of program delivery are utilised and the course is available on campus as well as fully online.Part-time and external study is only available to Australian resident students and international students studying outside Australia.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| SPAT5006 | v.1 | Geographic Information Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 1 | |||||
| SPAT1003 | v.1 | Spatial Computations | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 25.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| SPAT2006 | v.1 | Applications of Global Positioning Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT5005 | v.1 | Remote Sensing | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT2012 | v.1 | Applied Cartography | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT5003 | v.1 | Spatial Data Representation | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT1002 | v.1 | Spatial Database Systems | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT5002 | v.1 | Geographic Information Analysis | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SPAT5000 | v.1 | Web Mapping | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
Further Information
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Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
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