183307 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Surveying and Mapping

TBC (CMSU to action)

Course CRICOS Code: 014128B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is for graduates (or equivalent) in cartography, surveying, geographic information science, planning, geography, computing, environmental science and related fields who seek high level training in surveying and mapping principles and applications. The course is designed for professional updating at an advanced level or practitioners working in a relevant field. It provides a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of state-of-the-art techniques in data acquisition, storage, manipulation, presentation and application. It covers areas of remote sensing and mapping, spatial information management, photogrammetry and scientific computing.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary educational institution. The qualification would normally be in engineering, cartography, surveying, geographic information science, applied science or in a relevant planning, geography, environmental, biological or agricultural science. International students may need to substitute a communication unit for one of the specialist optional units subject to an English communication diagnostic test.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Applicants with relevant postgraduate qualifications and experience may arrange a study program covering the basic course material. In such cases, recognition of prior learning may be granted. Recognition of prior learning of 100 credits will be granted to students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science. Optional units are intended to provide students with a broader and deeper insight into the knowledge, skills and applications of surveying and mapping. Recognition of prior learning is not normally granted for optional units.

Duration and Availability

This course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Flexible modes of delivery are utilized and some selected units are available on-campus and externally via online learning.

Course Organisation

This course consists of four core units which build the student's knowledge and skills in surveying and mapping. These units are extended by four specialist options in the broader areas of the spatial sciences. Optional units are listed below. Other specialist optional units may be available. The individual optional units must be approved by the Department's coordinator of postgraduate studies.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Further Information

For further information contact the Department of Spatial Sciences on (08) 9266 7566 or email: spatial@curtin.edu.au or visit our website http://spatial.curtin.edu.au

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.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10513	v.4	Remote Sensing and Image Processing 581	5.0	25.0
306454	v.1	Spatial Computations 581	5.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10510	v.3	Photogrammetric Mapping 582	5.0	25.0
13382	v.2	Spatial Database Systems 582	5.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10432	v.3	Applications of Global Positioning Systems 681	5.0	25.0
10511	v.2	Thematic Cartography 581	5.0	25.0
12450	v.3	Geographic Data Analysis 582	5.0	25.0
12451	v.3	Spatial Modelling 582	5.0	25.0
302231	v.3	Geographic Information Science Topics 581	5.0	25.0
307424	v.2	Coordinate and Mapping Systems 582	5.0	25.0
310046	v.2	Web Mapping 581	4.0	25.0
310119	v.1	Business Principles for Spatial Professionals 681	5.0	25.0
310360	v.2	Geographic Information Systems Programming 582	4.0	25.0
311611	v.1	Plane and Construction Surveying 581	5.0	25.0
4552	v.6	Spatial Sciences Project 594	5.0	25.0
4554	v.7	Spatial Analysis 581	5.0	25.0
4556	v.4	Geographic Information Systems 581	4.0	25.0
4558	v.6	Spatial Data Handling 582	5.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2010	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.