Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) have become key technology tools for the collection, storage and analysis of spatially referenced data. Industries that utilise these spatial technologies include agriculture, forestry, mining, market research, environmental analysis as well as the social and medical sciences.
These courses in GIS and RS will allow graduates to build their knowledge and practical expertise in GIS and RS technology and applications from an introductory graduate certificate level through to a high level of expertise with independent study and project experience at the Master level.
Exit points from the Master program are provided at the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma levels. This structure provides considerable flexibility allowing students to quickly gain the GIS and RS knowledge and qualification they need today, and to add to their credentials at a later date if necessary. Students develop a capacity for independent research, problem analysis and solution.
Students undertaking the course will develop their knowledge and understanding through formal coursework and a program of independent reading. Their research, analytical and problem-solving skills will be developed through analysis and the completion of a research project or a literature review.
There is a practical component associated with this course.
Some subjects in this course have a compulsory residential school requirement which requires attendance at the Wagga Wagga Campus for between two and four days' duration.
To graduate with the Master of GIS and Remote Sensing award MGIS&RemoteSens, students must satisfactorily complete 96 points. To exit with the Graduate Diploma of GIS and Remote Sensing award GradDipGIS&RemSens, students must satisfactorily complete 64 points. To exit with the Graduate Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing award GradCertGISRemSens, students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.
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Session 1
ITC114Database management
SPA115 Principles of GIS
SPA405 Image Analysis
SPA406 GIS Applications
Students can exit at this point with a Graduate Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing.
Session 2
SPA313 Advanced GIS Applications and Modelling
SPA412 Integrated Remote Sensing and GIS
SPA414 Current Issues in GIS
SPA512 Cartography and Data Visualisation
Students can exit at this point with a Graduate Diploma of GIS and Remote Sensing.
Session 3
SPA403 Algorithms in GIS Modelling
SPA402 Spatial Statistics
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SCI501 Special Topics
SPA404 Remote Sensing Algorithms
SCI501 Special Topics 1
Most subjects of one session duration have a value of 8 points. Students wishing to substitute subjects to specialise in different but related areas may do so at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.
For subjects coded 399 or lower, prerequisites listed in the subject descriptions do not apply to students enrolled in this postgraduate course. Prerequisites listed for subjects coded 400 or above normally do apply, however these can be waived if evidence of extensive prior knowledge or experience is provided to the Course Coordinator.
Master of GIS and Remote Sensing
Applicants would normally hold a three year Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline or have extensive relevant industry experience to the satisfaction of the Course Coordinator. Students wishing to apply for admission based on relevant industry experience should discuss requirements with the Course Coordinator prior to applying. Phone info.csu on 1800 227 337 or email inquiry@csu.edu.au for the contact details of the appropriate person.
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials may also be used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
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