BSc Geographical Information Systems

Comments about BSc Geographical Information Systems - At the institution - Kingston Upon Thames - Greater London

• Objectives
  You will gain a high level of competency in the principles of GI science and the use of geotechnology. You will learn how to use professional software for data acquisition, handling, exploration and mapping.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements * a degree (level 6) in an Early Years subject or a degree (level 6) in any subject plus a level 3 qualification in an Early Years subject * a GCSE grade C in English and Maths * a current Criminal Records Bureau clearance * recent and considerable experience across whole 0-5 years age range
• Academic title
  BSc Geographical Information Systems
• Course description
  BSc Geographical Information Systems
  
  Programme
  
  Year 1
  
  -Introduction to GIS
  -GIS Techniques
  -Applications of Geo-Analysis
  -Mathematics and Statistics
  -Sustainable Development: Issues and Concepts
  -Investigating the Earth and Environment I
  -Investigating the Earth and Environment II
  -Understanding the Environment
  
  Year 2
  
  -Geographical Analysis and Modelling
  -GIS Enterprise and Research
  -Spatial Databases
  -GIS Software Development
  -Remote Sensing and Image Processing
  -Digital Mapping
  -Geodemographic Analysis
  -Mobile GIS (overseas fieldwork)
  
  Year 3
  
  -Contemporary Issues in GIS
  -Geo-visualisation
  -Crime Patterns and the Environment
  -Systems Analysis and Design
  -Applications of Remote Sensing
  -Land Information Systems
  -Geodemographic Analysis 1
  -GIS and hazards
  -GIS Dissertation (double)
  -GIS Dissertation (single)
  -Water Resources Management
  -Ecology and Conservation in Temperate Ecosystems
  -Geography of Recreation and Tourism
  -Global Environments: Strategic Assessment (overseas fieldwork)

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