Applied Geospatial Technology

School of Geosciences - University of Aberdeen

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In Aberdeen

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Aberdeen (Scotland)

  • Duration

    24 Months

Promotes the integrated study and application of the geospatial technologies through theory and practice, combining core techniques, practical skills and environmental applications. To facilitate your learning experience you will use state-of-the-art software and hardware in a dedicated classroom to explore the different technologies and their applications.

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Location

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Aberdeen (Aberdeen City)
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St. Mary'S Building, Old Aberdeen, AB24 3UF

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About this course

The normal minimum entry requirement is a 2nd Class honours Degree or equivalent qualification, in Agriculture, Computing Science, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Geomatics, Marine and Coastal Science, Physics, Spatial Planning, Plant Science, Zoology or a cognate subject. Candidates with degrees in other subject areas will be considered if they can demonstrate interest, aptitude and experience in a field relevant to the application of geospatial technology.

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Course programme

The Applied Geospatial Technology (AGT) programme covers the fundamentals of techniques and tools for acquiring, storing, processing, classifying, visualising and analysing spatially referenced data of the Earth, and their application to the study of the Earth. This includes databases, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), digital mapping and cartography, airborne and satellite remote sensing, digital image processing, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Internet mapping, field data capture and mobile GIS.

Syllabus

The curriculum for study is based around a modular programme. A module comprises 12 weeks of teaching and learning activity typically requiring around 150 hours of effort from the average student.

The award of an MSc requires successful completion of 8 modules and a research dissertation. A Postgraduate Diploma is awarded for the completion of 8 modules and the Certificate is awarded for the completion of 4 modules.

First Half-Session

  • Introduction to Database Systems
  • Fundamentals of Image Acquisition, Analysis, and Processing
  • Fundamentals of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), and Spatial Analysis
  • Fundamentals of Cartography, Map Design, and Geovisualisation

Second Half-Session

  • Research Design & Methods
  • Current Issues and Applications of the Geospatial Technologies
  • Applied Image Analysis and Processing
  • Applied GIS Project Planning and Spatial Analysis

Students who complete the programme at an appropriate standard will be permitted to take the dissertation in Applied Geospatial Technology in the Final Stage.

Final Stage

  • Dissertation in Applied Geospatial Technology [MSc Candidates]

or

  • Project in Applied Geospatial Technology [Diploma Candidates]

Assessment

Assessment is by a combination of written assignments and laboratory reports as prescribed for each course, summative written examinations covering the four courses in the first half-session, and a dissertation (MSc candidates) or a project report (Diploma candidates). An oral examination is also required.

Teaching

Teaching in the first half-session is by a combination of illustrated lectures, practical demonstrations and student-led seminar discussions on pre-arranged topics. During the second half-session the balance changes towards more student-centred learning making use of internet resources, group practical work and lectures/seminars with experts in a range of application fields.

Dedication

24 months, part-time.

Additional information

Comments: A recent sample survey, primarily in Scotland, of potential employers indicated that since 2002 there had been a 30 percent increase in the demand for people with geospatial technology skills, and that this demand was likely to grow. Aspects of geospatial technology are of increasing importance in many areas of employment concerned with the landscape, for example in national and local government (where the appearance of 'Geodata Service Units' is increasing) in hydrocarbon exploration and oilfield management, and in environmental consultancy.
Career opportunities: The programme continues to have a very successful employment record in the commercial sector, environmental agencies, local and national government, research, and academia, with a wide range of jobs from environmental consultancy, project officers, programmers, sales managers to researchers. This programme provides students with the practical experience, specialist knowledge and problem-solving skills to pursue careers in any of these fields.

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Applied Geospatial Technology

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