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

Double Degree in Geography and Geographic Information Science

BSc(Curtin), BSocSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 038841A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This double degree provides students with a broad but integrated background in Geographic Information Science and geography focusing 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.

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.

Durability 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 Organistation

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. Graduates are immediately eligible for associate membership with full membership following four years of professional practice. Graduates may also obtain membership of the Spatial Sciences Institute.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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			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

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	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.