| B.Sc. Hon's in GIS/RS |
| This undergraduate programme is designed to give students the opportunity to appreciate both the technological and practical aspects of the subject. It aims to provide an understanding of the scientific principles, supported by practical applications, with a close relationship to the requirements of the profession today and into the future. Students will learn to use GIS to explore spatial relationships between geographic features and to understand how decision-makers predict the consequences of a course of action |
| The general aim of the program is to produce graduates who are skilled in using GIS and understand how to apply and interpret the result of GIS query. Our approach -“Geographical Information Science with Computing “, is based on computer science or programming, rather than approaches consider specific background such as ( surveying, environment or geography ) although students will be introduced to these areas.
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| Our Geographic Information Science (GISc) Programme emphasizes management of geographical data, computing and mapping. By this proposal of GIS degree, we aim to combine a mixture of overlapping areas of work with the theory and practical aspects. Such variety means that the program requires different areas of discipline much like working in GIS industry. Indeed, to use a GIS effectively, students need to understand something of the nature of geography and of the patterns of the natural and humans worlds, and there is large element of applied geography in this discipline.
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| Aims of the program |
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To provide students with a suitable level of competency and education to enable them to operate effectively as professionals working with Geographic Information Systems and remotely sensed data. |
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To develop an understanding of data quality, through the activities of spatial data collection, processing and presentation. |
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To develop core competencies in the operation, and use of geographical information systems from data collection through to analysis and presentation.
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To develop an understanding of managerial responsibilities in terms of business, and information systems.
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To develop an understanding of the context of the use of geographical information , in terms of client’s requirements, legislation and the applications of GIS. |
| Careers Prospects |
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Opportunities for those with skills in GIS continue to grow internationally. Areas where employment of GIS professionals is needed include local and national government (planning, education and health departments, for instance).
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Also it is needed in the utilities, environmental monitoring. Cartography and digital map management, and in many other areas where the geographical nature of information is important. |
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Employment prospects entitled jobs range form IT systems developers who design and build geographic databases, Web-based systems and spatial management/analysis tools, to professionals who use GIS for providing specialist solutions in a range of environmental, business and development related activities. |
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