Bachelor of Computer Geoinformatics

Overview

Geoinformatics is the combination of information technology, computer programming, remote sensing and data layering techniques known as geographical information systems (GIS) designed to analyse and interpret spatial data.

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is a technique for processing and managing spatial data. The outcome of GIS emphasises the efficient interpretation of spatial knowledge. It is used extensively by government planning organisations and industry, but is increasingly being used in a wider range of applications.

This degree integrates aspects of information technology, computer programming and spatial analysis techniques to comprehensively train a student in this growing field of spatial data processing and management. The degree provides grounding in the fundamentals of landscape recognition and interpretation in fields such as mineralogy, biogeography, soils, marine science and climatology, as well as the relevant areas of computer science and information technology.

This degree has two strands, non-Honours (coursework) and Honours (including a substantial research project).

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Approximate UAI: 77

Assumed Knowledge: Any two units of English plus Mathematics.

For entry requirements for students 21 and over or international students, please refer to the relevant prospectus.

Course Requirements

Students who enrol in Bachelor of Computer Geoinformatics, must satisfactorily complete 192 credit points, as detailed, over four years full-time (or equivalent part-time). Students achieving a WAM of greater than 67.5 can undertake the Honours strand in their final year, while other students will continue in the non-Honours strand.

Course Program

Honours

Students who enrol in the Honours program must satisfactorily complete the requirements listed in Year 4 (Honours) of the Course Program above. The classes of Honours awarded are defined in the Course Rules.