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Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science |
Abbreviation: | GCertSpatialSc |
UOW Course Code: | 1178 |
CRICOS Code: | 084863B |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 6 months or 1 year part-time |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science provides a theoretical basis, as well as practical experience, in applying geospatial technologies (GIS, Remote Sensing, and to a lesser extent, GPS) within an environmental problem solving context using industry standard software.
Subjects include: Fundamentals of Spatial Science, Advanced Geographic Information Systems and Advanced Remote Sensing of the Environment.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science will be able to:
- Demonstrate specialised knowledge within spatial sciences, including the sub-fields of Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, and Global Positioning Systems.
- Apply knowledge of spatial science theory and techniques in relation to an applied field of interest.
- Demonstrate cognitive and technical operation skills in reviewing, analysing and synthesising spatial information to identify and solve complex problems.
- Exercise critical thinking and evaluation to develop new understanding of a geographical problem being addressed.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas about theoretical concepts related to spatial science to a variety of audiences.
- Make independent judgements using spatial science across a range of related functions and contexts within an applied field of interest.
- Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate spatial science analysis techniques within an applied context.
Course Structure
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EESC914 | Fundamentals of Spatial Science | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus ONE of the following subjects: | |||
| EESC904 | Advanced Geographic Information Science | 12 | Spring |
| EESC905 | Advanced Remote Sensing of the Environment | 12 | Autumn |
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au