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.,(Geoinformatics) Admission Notification 2012-2013
The
University is offering M.Sc.,(Geoinformatics) degree course under private study
(semester) during the academic year 2012-2013 in the Department of Geography.
1.Introduction
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.
2.Objectives
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.
3. 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.
4. 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 they can demonstrate interest ,aptitude
and experience in a field relevant to the application of geospatial technology.
5. Duration of the course
The
duration of the course is for two academic years consisting of four semesters.
6. Medium of
instruction: English
7. Nature of the
Programme:
The course is a combination
of lectures, demonstrations, seminars,
practical and project workshops offered under choice Based credit system (CBCS).The
course will be offered under private study at the Department of Geography,
University of Madras.
8. 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.
9. Compulsory
Intensive Contact Classes and Orientation :
Ten days of practical
sessions including lectures and seminars will be conducted at the Department of
Geography, University of Madras for each semester and the attendance is compulsory
and a minimum of 80 percent of attendance to be gained by each candidate. For the examination purposes, the record
works completed and duly signed at the intensive practical training along will
be considered for examination. All
practical exercises will be recorded in A4 size sheets and submitted for
evaluation. Examinations will be
conducted at the end of each semester. The candidates who pass all the
examination prescribed for the course in the first appearance only are eligible
for ranking .Examination for theory, practical and project work will be
conducted by Department of Geography, University of Madras.
10. Project work
The M.Sc., project is an
extended piece of work carried out largely independently .At the end of the
third semester, the title of the project work will be decided and approved for each
candidate .A faculty member will be assigned as advisor. The topic for research
project work within the fields of cartography, geographic information science,
spatial planning photogram metric mapping, settlement studies, remote sensing,
etc .will be selected by the student in consultation with the advisor .Students
are encouraged to carry out projects in collaboration with industry, or in
support of Research projects in the Departments of Geography /Government departments/UN
Agencies. At the end of the project, students will have to present a seminar.
The project report shall be submitted by the candidate before the commencement
of the second year Examinations. Viva will be conducted at the Department of Geography.
University of Madras, Chennai
11. Eligibility
for the Award of Degree:
A candidate shall be declared
to have passed the examination if he/she obtains not less than 50% of the marks
in each paper / Practical/ Project. The candidate who does not obtain the
required minimum marks for a pass in a paper(s) / Practical/Project shall be
required to appear for and pass the same at a subsequent appearance. A
candidates shall be eligible for the award of the degree only if he/she has
undergone the full course of study for a period of not less than two academic
years and pass the examinations in all the four semesters and earn the prescribed
91 credits.
All courses are standardized
and the credits for each course are in accordance with the hours of learning
process, which includes lectures, labs or Project work or presentation in the form
of report or /record the subjects listed under each semester are compulsory
courses in each semester.
12. Examination
Examinations
will be conducted at the end of each semester. The candidates who pass all the examination
prescribed for the course in the first appearance only are eligible for ranking.
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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