N4H Bachelor of Geomatics with Honours as at 14th May, 2002
Bachelor of Geomatics with Honours
Abbreviation: BGeom(Hons)
Course code: N4H
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2108
Introductory comments
This 1-year full-time or 2-year part-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science and
Engineering at Hobart.
Admission & prerequisites
To be eligible to enrol for the degree applicants must either have qualified for admission to
the degree of Bachelor of Geomatics in this University or have qualified in another
university or tertiary institution for a degree deemed by the Faculty of Science and
Engineering to be equivalent to that degree. In either case, the standard of pass must be of
sufficient merit to satisfy the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Course objectives
The course objectives are:
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to provide advanced in-depth knowledge in a single area of spatial information
science;
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to provide opportunity for training in research;
to prepare students for postgraduate research in the Master of Spatial Information
Science and PhD programs as well as for employment in research organisations; and
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to provide advanced courses in selected areas of spatial information science
Career outcomes
The Honours course provides students with advanced skills and research experience in a
specialised area of Geomatics or surveying. Graduates are likely to find employment in
Commonwealth or State government agencies, or large private organisations.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Geomatics with Honours is recognised by the Institution of Surveyors,
Australia as providing qualification for graduate membership of the Institution. Corporate
membership is granted after an approved period of professional experience.
Course structure
The Honours course consists of lectures, project work and thesis as prescribed by the
degree coordinator, Centre for Spatial Information Science. Lectures and project work will
be appropriate for the particular research topic chosen and will constitute 50% of the
assessment. With the agreement of the degree coordinator, candidates may select from
Group 2, 3 and 4 units offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Project work
may consist of a specific set of reading programs or coursework as specified by the degree
coordinator. The coursework and thesis topics can be selected from the following areas of
specialisation:
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Advanced Photogrammetry
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Advanced GIS
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N4H Bachelor of Geomatics with Honours as at 14th May, 2002
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Advanced Geodesy
Advanced Adjustment Theory
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Advanced Instrumentation and Techniques.
The overall enrolment code for full-time students is KGG510 and for part-time students
KGG515.
See KGG510/511 on page C-xx.
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
Hobart: Assoc Prof Richard Coleman ph 6226 2108 fax 6226 0282
<Richard.Coleman@utas.edu.au>Richard.Coleman
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 1 years minimum (2 semesters) | 2 years maximum (4 semesters)
Majors and Specialisations | Hobart specialisations: GIS, Photogrammetry, Geodesy
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES | International students: $13,500
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 1
Approximate student-staff contact hours | up to 18 hrs weekly
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