301130 v.5 Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science

Introduction

This course is designed for professionals and practitioners from a diverse range of areas to acquire and build their knowledge and skills within geographic information science (GIScience). The course introduces geographic information systems as well as spatial problem solving and computer programming, and helps to develop skills in the management and use of geospatial data. The optional units extend the knowledge and skills in using and applying geospatial data and GIS. This course is available on campus and by distance education (via online learning) to Australian and international students.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary educational institution. The qualification may be in any discipline. Applicants are assumed to have a background in mathematics and statistics equivalent to first year university level. Applicants without this background may be required to undertake appropriate preparatory units.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Upon graduation, students are eligible to enrol directly in the Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science and will be eligible for recognition of prior learning to the value of 100 credits in that award. 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 of one semester duration full-time or equivalent part-time study. Flexible modes of program delivery are utilised and the course is available on campus as well as fully online.Part-time and external study is only available to Australian resident students and international students studying outside Australia .

Course Organisation

This course comprises two (2) foundation units which reflect some of the basic core areas in the field of geographic information science. These units are extended by two (2) specialist options in the GIScience core areas. The choice of optional units may be limited depending on the semester of entry and the availability of units in each semester.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Further Information

For further information contact the Department of Spatial Sciences on (08) 9266 7566 or email: spatial@curtin.edu.au or visit our website http://spatial.curtin.edu.au

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.

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.