Geospatial Engineering - CVENOT7320
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Contact: School
Program: 7320 - Engineering Science
Award(s):
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science (Specialisation)
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Stream Outline
This stream belongs to the one year (24UOC) Graduate Certificate Engineering Science program (program code 7320).
Entry requirements
In order to be admitted to the program a student may either hold a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering with at least Honours II/2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or tertiary institution, a 3- or 4-year Bachelor of Engineering or Science in a relevant discipline (or equivalent) plus at least 3 years of relevant professional experience (exact positions and roles that will be considered relevant to be decided by each specialisation).
Why do a postgraduate course work program?
Whether you choose to undertake a Postgraduate Coursework program straight after your undergraduate studies, a few years into your career or as part of continuous professional development, it will help you to:
Entry requirements
In order to be admitted to the program a student may either hold a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering with at least Honours II/2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university or tertiary institution, a 3- or 4-year Bachelor of Engineering or Science in a relevant discipline (or equivalent) plus at least 3 years of relevant professional experience (exact positions and roles that will be considered relevant to be decided by each specialisation).
Why do a postgraduate course work program?
Whether you choose to undertake a Postgraduate Coursework program straight after your undergraduate studies, a few years into your career or as part of continuous professional development, it will help you to:
- excel in your field: by extending your knowledge with highly specialised training;
- further develop key transferable skills: such as research and analysis, problem-solving, teamwork, management and communication;
- expand your options: by complementing existing knowledge or retraining to open new career opportunities.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
A student may apply to the Program or Stream Authority for advanced standing or exemption as per the UNSW RPL Policy and Procedures. Program or Stream Authorities may grant up to 12UOC of advanced standing or exemption if they consider the student has prior learning (formal, informal or non-formal) where it can be demonstrated that the student has achieved equivalent learning outcomes to the particular course(s). Application for advanced standing or exemption would require substantiating evidence including documents such as academic records, continuing professional education, professional registration and statements of service from the employer.
MODES OF DELIVERY
This specialisation is offered on-campus only.
A student may apply to the Program or Stream Authority for advanced standing or exemption as per the UNSW RPL Policy and Procedures. Program or Stream Authorities may grant up to 12UOC of advanced standing or exemption if they consider the student has prior learning (formal, informal or non-formal) where it can be demonstrated that the student has achieved equivalent learning outcomes to the particular course(s). Application for advanced standing or exemption would require substantiating evidence including documents such as academic records, continuing professional education, professional registration and statements of service from the employer.
MODES OF DELIVERY
This specialisation is offered on-campus only.
Stream Structure
Students must choose 24 UOC (4 courses) from the Disciplinary Knowledge, Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge, Research-related, Engineering and Technical Management (ETM) and Elective course lists below, with a maximum of 12 UOC of Elective courses.
Please note that the availability of the courses may vary from semester to semester and courses may be offered in alternate years.
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses:
Please note that the availability of the courses may vary from semester to semester and courses may be offered in alternate years.
Disciplinary Knowledge Courses:
Note: GMAT4220 is a compulsory course.
Advanced Specialisation Disciplinary Knowledge Courses:
Advanced Specialisation Disciplinary Knowledge Courses:
- COMP9311 Database Systems (6 UOC)
- COMP9517 Computer Vision (6 UOC)
- GMAT9205 Geopositioning (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)
Note GMAT9205 and GMAT9606 are compulsory courses.
Research-based Course
Research-based Course
Electives- maximum 12 UOC
Students may choose any course for which they are eligible to enrol, as electives, including any of the courses listed above.
Prerequisite requirements for Level 4 Disciplinary Knowledge courses and Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses must be met. Up to 12 UOC of foundation courses (Level 3) may be approved by the Program Authority.
Engineering & Technical Management Courses:
Students may choose any course for which they are eligible to enrol, as electives, including any of the courses listed above.
Prerequisite requirements for Level 4 Disciplinary Knowledge courses and Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses must be met. Up to 12 UOC of foundation courses (Level 3) may be approved by the Program Authority.
Engineering & Technical Management Courses:
In addition, students may select any ETM elective in the consolidated Faculty list with approval.
