Geoinformation Technology - GMATGS8538
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Surveying & Geospatial Engineering
Contact: http://www.sage.unsw.edu.au
Program: 8538 - Engineering Science
Award(s):
Master of Engineering Science (Specialisation)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Stream Outline
Specialisation Description:
The specialisation in Geoinformation Technology is offered by the School of Surveying and Geospatial Engineering in a range of topics in the area of geoinformation technology, including:
The specialisation in Geoinformation Technology is offered by the School of Surveying and Geospatial Engineering in a range of topics in the area of geoinformation technology, including:
- Advanced surveying
- Geodesy and Geopositioning
- GPS/GNSS technology
- Image analysis
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Remote sensing
Stream Structure
Professional Development Courses - 24 uoc (4 courses)
In addition to the courses below, students need to choose at least 6UOC course from the list of specialisation and/or Faculty-based courses upon approval of the postgraduate coordinator, based on individual background, skills and knowledge they need to acquire.
In addition to the courses below, students need to choose at least 6UOC course from the list of specialisation and/or Faculty-based courses upon approval of the postgraduate coordinator, based on individual background, skills and knowledge they need to acquire.
- GMAT9211 Modern Geodesy (6 UOC)
- GMAT9212 Precise GPS Positioning (6 UOC)
- GSOE9712 Engineering Statistics (6 UOC)
- GSOE9820 Project Management (6 UOC)
- GSOE9830 Economic Decision Anal. in Eng (6 UOC)
Specialisation Courses - Minimum 24uoc (4 courses):
- GEOS9016 Principles of Geog Inf Systems (6 UOC)
- GEOS9017 Adv. Geographic Info. Systems (6 UOC)
- GEOS9021 Image Analysis in Remote Sens. (6 UOC)
- GMAT9106 Special Topic GeoIT & Appln A (6 UOC)
- GMAT9107 Special Topic GeoIT & Appln B (6 UOC)
- GMAT9200 GPS Positioning (6 UOC)
- GMAT9201 GPS Receivers (6 UOC)
- GMAT9202 Receivers and Systems (6 UOC)
- GMAT9205 Geopositioning (6 UOC)
- GMAT9210 Geopositioning Techn (6 UOC)
- GMAT9211 Modern Geodesy (6 UOC)
- GMAT9300 Aerial & Satellite Imaging Sys (6 UOC)
- GMAT9600 Remote Sensing (6 UOC)
- GMAT9606 Microwave Remote Sensing (6 UOC)
- GMAT9906 Major Assignment (12 UOC)
Please note: The following courses are compulsory:
GEOS9016, GEOS9021, GMAT9205, GMAT9600
GEOS9016, GEOS9021, GMAT9205, GMAT9600
Engineering Technical Management - Minimum 12uoc - Maximum 24uoc (2-4 courses)
A listing of Engineering Technical Management courses can be found here
