Courses Handbook 2007 - [ 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 (GIS) involves the computer capture, display and analysis of spatial information ranging in scale from local to global. GIS 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 students 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 GIS are also available. A GIS 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

One TEE mathematics unit.

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 to 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.

Further Information

See www.spatial.curtin.edu.au. Contact the Department of Spatial Sciences on (08) 9266 7566 or email spatial@curtin.edu.au. See also Cartography and Surveying.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
302318 v.1   Spatial Computations 181 5.0 25.0
305639 v.1   Mathematics 135 4.0 25.0
4536 v.5   Geographic Information Systems 181 5.0 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 4.0 25.0
7062 v.6   Mathematics 101 5.0 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.4   Spatial Database Systems 282 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.4   Remote Sensing and Image Processing 281 5.0 25.0
10722 v.3   GIS Management 381 5.0 25.0
310482 v.1   Applications of GPS 381 5.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL 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 OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
10418 v.2   Plane and Construction Surveying 181 5.0 25.0
10426 v.3   Spatial Business Management 381 5.0 25.0
302321 v.1   Land Planning 386 5.0 25.0
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
4577 v.5   Electronic Publishing and Evaluation 381 5.0 25.0
302530 v.2   Spatial Data Processing 182 5.0 25.0
 
** Compulsory field excursion included in this unit
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
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.



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