183307 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and Land Information

GradDipRemSensLandInfo(Curtin)

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, planning, geography, computing, environmental science and related fields who seek high level training in remote sensing and land information 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 digital mapping, cartography, land information systems and environmental management.

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. International students may need to substitute a communication unit for one of the core 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 graduate qualifications and experience may arrange a study program covering the basic course material. In such cases recognition of prior learning may be granted up to a maximum of four units, with an associated reduction in fees. Optional units are intended to provide students with a broader and deeper insight into the knowledge, skills and applications of GIScience. 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. Coursework will be timetabled in the late afternoon or evening.

Course Organisation

The first semester studies form an introduction to the basic fundamentals. The second semester focuses on advanced topics and applications. Up to two appropriate units may be substituted with permission of 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.

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
10511	v.2	Thematic Cartography 581	5.0	25.0
10513	v.4	Remote Sensing and Image Processing 581	5.0	25.0
306454	v.1	Spatial Computations 581	5.0	25.0
4556	v.4	Geographic Information Systems 581	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10510	v.3	Photogrammetric Mapping 582	5.0	25.0
10512	v.3	Computer Assisted Cartography 582	5.0	25.0
10516	v.2	Project 592	5.0	25.0
13382	v.2	Spatial Database Systems 582	5.0	25.0
				100.0

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.