UNIVERSITY OF
MADRAS
Centenary
Buildings, Tholkappiar Campus, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005
(Established
under the Act of Incorporation XXVII of 1857 – Madras University Act 1923)
(State
University)
M.Sc.
DEGREE COURSE IN GEOINFORMATICS
(Under
Private Study)
CBCS -
Semester Pattern
(With
effect from the academic year 2012-2013 onwards)
An
intensive Two-year M.Sc., Geoinformatics
(Private study ) at the Department of Geography, University of Madras is
designed to provide the candidates a sound knowledge in the field of Geospatial
technology for effective use of Geoinformatics in sustainable resource
development planning .The course is designed for management level training for
duration of two years. Upon completion of the course, participants should be
able to contribute to the design, implementation and management of
geoinformation production systems and quality control systems.
The
main objective is to provide a comprehensive training in theory and practice in
the field of Geoinformatics at the
level of
supervisors. After the completion
of the Degree, the graduate should be capable of performing competently the
routine tasks in the field of geoinformatics and capacity to supervise technicians
in the routine tasks and relate to professionals in the planning and execution
of Geoinformatics projects.
Main
Target Groups:
The course is mainly intended for those
who are involved in the operational use of integrated geoinformation production
and management in:
·
National survey and mapping organizations, International organizations, United
nations etc
·
Application oriented organizations,(cadastre, Local authorities, utilities
companies, natural International organizations, United Nations etc resources
surveys, environment, private geoinformation production organizations).
·
Private sector, (examples: Information technology industry, GIS consulting
firms,
Environmental
management agencies, Tourist industry, Utility companies, E-commerce, Mineral Exploration).
·
Emergency services, Public health and epidemiology, Planning and Urban
development, Crime mapping, Transportation and infrastructure.
· And
many more.
Eligibility
for Admission
A candidates who has passed
BA/B.Sc., Degree Examination with Geography/
Geology/physics/Environmental
Sciences / Computer science / Computer Applications /Information Technology/
Agriculture/Remote sensing as the main subject of study or Geography as one of
the subjects of study with knowledge of Mathematics /Statistics at least at the
+2 level or BE Civil Engineering or any information Technology related fields
or an examination of any other University accepted by the Syndicate as
equivalent thereto.
Candidates with degrees in other
subject areas will be considered if the
demonstrate interest, aptitude and experience in a field relevant to the
application of geospatial technology.
Duration
of the course
The duration of the course is for
two academic years consisting of four semesters
Medium
of instruction: English
Cost
of the programme and student strength
Course fee is Rs.50,000/-
(fifty thousand only) for two years .Fees should be paid at the time of
admission . Payment shall be made in two
installments ( First year : 25,000, Second year 25,000) Maximum student
strength will be 100.Course fee for foreign student US$ 2,000.
ISSUE
OF APPLICATION IN PERSON:
Applications can be had in
person at the information centre, University of Madras ,Chennai -600 005 on
payment of Rs 300/-by cash.
ISSUE
OF APPLICATION BY POST:
Those who want to obtain
application by post have to send a written requisition specifying the name of
the programme together with a Demand Draft for a sum of Rs
.350/- (Rs .300/-towards cost of Application and Rs .50/-towards postage) drawn
in favour of “The Registrar ,University of Madras, Chennai -5.”
Application can also be
downloaded from the university website at
http://www.unom.ac.in However the cost of application for Rs 300/-
by means of Demand Draft shall be enclosed, failing which the application will
be summarily rejected.
Last date for issue /submission of filled
in application: .28.09.2012.
REGISTRAR-I/C
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