Overview
Geographic Information Systems looks at how spatial information (data detailing the topographical position of objects), is captured, integrated, modelled and visualised. This includes areas such as satellite remote sensing, photographic techniques and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) along with information science.
Contact details
Dr Antoni Moore
Tel +64 3 479 7589
Fax +64 3 479 7686
Email tony.moore@otago.ac.nz
Website Applied Science programme
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science* (BAppSc)
- Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons))
- Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science (PGCertAppSc)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science (PGDipAppSc)
- Master of Applied Science (MAppSc)
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
*It is a requirement that every Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) normally includes an approved minor subject or an approved second major subject. Usually such a minor or second major subject must be selected from the approved combinations of major subjects with minor or second major subjects. Some exceptions may apply. For details see:
Full list of available approved minor and second major subject areas
Papers
See the full list of Surveying (SURV) papers.
Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Geographic Information Systems
Year | Papers | Points |
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100-level | COMP 101 Foundations of Information Systems COMP 160 General Programming MATH 160 Mathematics 1, or MATH 170 Mathematics 2 SURV 102 Geospatial Science At least one of COMP 150 (recommended), GEOG 101, GEOG 102, STAT 110, SURV 101, ENGL 228 | 18 18 18 18 18 |
200-level | INFO 201 Developing Information Systems 1 INFO 202 Developing Information Systems 2 SURV 208 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems At least one 200-level GEOG or SURV paper | 18 18 18 18 |
Above 200-level | SURV 309 Introduction to Remote Sensing Technologies SURV 319 Spatial Algorithms and Programming SURV 411 Spatial Analysis and Modelling At least one further 300-level GEOG or SURV paper | 18 18 18 18 |
Plus | 126 further points, including either requirements for an approved minor or approved second major subject or other approved papers | 126 |
Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours (BAppSc(Hons)) in Geographic Information Systems
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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Geographic Information Systems
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Master of Science (MSc) in Geographic Information Systems
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Minor Subject Requirements
Geographic Information Systems as a minor subject for a BA, MusB, BPA, BTheol, BSc, BAppSc, BCom, BHealSc, or BASc degree
Available as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music (MusB), Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Health Science (BHealSc), or Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) degree
Level | Papers | Points |
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100-level | SURV 102 Geospatial Science | 18 |
200-level | SURV 208 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 18 |
Above 200-level | SURV 309 Introduction to Remote Sensing Technologies SURV 319 Spatial Analysis and Programming SURV 411 Advanced Spatial Analysis and Modelling | 18 18 18 |
Total | 90 |