307153 v.1 Geographic Information Science Double Degree Major (with Soc Sc)

Introduction

Geographic Information Science (GIScience) involves the computer capture, display and analysis of spatial information ranging in scale from local to global. Geographic Information Science 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. Employment prospects are excellent. This double degree major 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. It provides 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 Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
305639	v.1	Mathematics 135	4.0	25.0
8920	v.5	Cartographic Statistics 181	5.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
311054	v.1	Mathematics 146	5.0	25.0
4536	v.5	Geographic Information Systems 181	4.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
302318	v.1	Spatial Computations 181	5.0	25.0
7073	v.7	Thematic Cartography 281	4.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
12449	v.3	Geographic Data Analysis 182	5.0	25.0
310083	v.4	Geographic Information Systems Programming 282	4.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11711	v.4	Spatial Analysis 281	5.0	25.0
310045	v.3	Web Mapping 381	4.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12037	v.4	Spatial Database Systems 282	5.0	25.0
302527	v.1	Spatial Modelling 382	5.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 4 Semester 1
10423	v.5	Remote Sensing and Image Processing 381	5.0	25.0
10722	v.4	Geographic Information Systems Management 381	5.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 4 Semester 2
10721	v.4	Spatial Data Handling 382	5.0	25.0
311370	v.1	Spatial Sciences Project 494	5.0	25.0
				50.0