Course code: 3759 + Clayton + Mid-year entry available + Course coordinator: Jim Peterson
This program seeks to provide education and training in recently adopted methods of digital spatial data handling, with special reference to thematic mapping relevant to the environmental and social sciences, planning and facilities management. Students will learn how to test and derive information from a range of data products, including satellite images and data sets from public and commercial spatial data vendors. In addition, units offered include one that introduces students to the use and applications of the Global Positioning System run by NAVSTAR, another about analysis of the digital data behind satellite images, and others that deal with spatial analysis using the vector and the raster data models.
The program of study is open to candidates with a bachelors degree. Those who do not have a bachelors degree but who have a minimum of five years relevant work experience may also be admitted. Relevant experience includes work at senior level in mapping activities. Those seeking admission on the basis of relevant work experience must submit a dossier including a curriculum vitae, position description and three letters of recommendation, and a statement of up to 1000 words outlining their career objectives and reasons for applying for the program.
Students complete 24 points including two core units and two electives chosen from the following list:
Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents