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Graduate Studies in
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Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs are offered
to enhance a student's capabilities in developing technical and professional
areas. The M.S. student is expected to provide technical leadership to
surveying and mapping organizations. Ph.D. students develop a higher level of
advancements in the geomatics knowledge base. Financial aid may be available
for graduate students to work as graduate assistants or to assist with an
on-going research project. MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.S.)
Specialty
in Geomatics and Geographic Information Sciences The
aim of a Master's program is to take a person who has completed a basic
four-year degree into mastery of the technical aspects of geographic
information systems from a historical surveying and mapping viewpoint. While
a baccalaureate degree prepares for entry into a career in the working
discipline, a person finishing this Masters program should demonstrate
abilities at the "cutting edge" of knowledge in geographic
information system theory and application. Within the GIS Masters degree
program, the student may specialize in a chosen area of application while
taking a core group of technical courses in remote sensing, mapping, geodetic
coordinate systems, GPS, database technology and cadastral mapping. Research
usually consists of developing a state-of-the-art application in any area of
the student's choice: natural sciences, earth sciences, planning, land
administration, or professional surveying and mapping. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.)
Specialty in Geomatics and Geographic
Information Sciences In
a Ph.D. program, the student not only receives a broad basic exposure and
mastery of current knowledge, but demonstrates the ability to expand
knowledge horizons .The Ph.D. student in this program learns how to develop
new knowledge in geographic information sciences and application. In this
program, the student may specialize in one of many areas, such as image
processing/remote sensing, digital mapping, geodesy, satellite positioning,
database technology and land administration. Research usually involves developing
innovative additions to the state of the art in the chosen area. |
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