Online Courses Handbook 2003

303522 v.3 Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Science
Double Degree in Geography and Geographic Information Science

Introduction
This double degree in Geography and Geographic Information Science provides students with a broad but integrated background in Geography and Geographic Information Science focussing 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. Students without this subject may be required to pass an approved bridging unit.

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.

Duration 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 Organisation
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 (ACS). Graduates are immediately eligible for associate membership with full membership following four years of professional practice. Graduates may also obtain membership of the Australasian Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (AURISA) and the Mapping Sciences Institute, Australia.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk 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