Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

310057 v.1 Master of Professional Geographic Information Science



Course CRICOS Code: 056083G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Additional Introductory Information

A student will not be permitted to progress in the Master program unless a mark of 60 per cent is achieved in the first 200 credits worth of units. Students who do not achieve this level of academic performance may apply for an intermediate award.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary educational institution. The qualification would normally be in engineering, cartography, surveying, applied science or in a relevant planning, geography, environmental, biological or agricultural science. Applicants should have a background in mathematics and statistics equivalent to first year university level. 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.

Duration and Availability

Normal course duration is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science and Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science.

Course Organisation

The course comprises postgraduate units in geographic information science and the spatial sciences. Note that unit availability may be limited to specific semesters which may affect the sequence in which units are undertaken. Some units may be organisedon a block modular format. Optional units are chosen from the list of units offered. Units outside of this list are subject to approval by the course coordinator. Optional unit availability may be restricted depending on the semester and mode of enrolment.Optional units are intended to provide students with a broader and deeper insight into the knowledge, skills and the applications of GIScience. Recognition of Prior Learning is not normally granted for optional units. Continuing progress in this courseis subject to satisfactory performance.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership in the Spatial Sciences Institute.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are able to pursue careers in geographic information science and the broader spatial sciences.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
306454 v.1   Spatial Computations 581 5.0 25.0
4556 v.4   Geographic Information Systems 581 5.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
12450 v.3   Geographic Data Analysis 582 5.0 25.0
13382 v.2   Spatial Database Systems 582 5.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
10625 v.3   Research Methodology 681 5.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2
13284 v.3   GIS Project 692 20.0 100.0
  100.0
 
Optional units (No year level specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
4552 v.5 * GIS Project 594 5.0 25.0
10432 v.2 * Applications of GPS 682 5.0 25.0
10510 v.3 * Photogrammetric Mapping 582 5.0 25.0
10511 v.2 * Thematic Cartography 581 5.0 25.0
10513 v.3 * Digital Remote Sensing 581 5.0 25.0
302231 v.2 * GIS Topics 581 5.0 25.0
310046 v.1   Web GIS 581 4.0 25.0
310046 v.1   Web GIS 581 4.0 25.0
310111 v.1   Advanced Spatial Modelling 681 5.0 25.0
310119 v.1   Business Principles for Spatial Professionals 681 5.0 25.0
310360 v.1   GIS Programming 582 4.0 25.0
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
307424 v.2   Coordinate and Mapping Systems 582 5.0 25.0
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
4554 v.7 # Spatial Analysis 581 5.0 25.0
4558 v.6 * Spatial Data Handling 582 5.0 25.0
10433 v.3 # Modelling Techniques for Spatial Data 681 5.0 25.0
10436 v.3 # Digital Image Interpretation 682 5.0 25.0
12451 v.3 # Spatial Modelling 582 5.0 25.0
12452 v.3 # GIS Management 581 5.0 25.0
12537 v.2 # Coordinate Systems and Map Projections 681 5.0 25.0
302230 v.1 # Geocomputation 681 5.0 25.0
302233 v.1 # GIS Topics 681 5.0 25.0
304017 v.2 # Geographic Information Science 681 5.0 25.0
 
# These optional units may also be selected in Year One
* These optional units can be selected in Year One for Semester One or Two
 

Availability

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