UNAM Bachelor of Arts in Geo-Information Science Course
University of Namibia Bachelor of Arts in Geo-Information Science
Geo-Information Science : Specialisation in Environmental Biology
Degree
Bachelor of Science Honours
Admission Criteria
The general admission for the B.Sc. Degree in Geo-Information Science (Honours): A candidate must hold a valid Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) (ordinary or higher) or a recognised equivalent qualification.
English is a compulsory subject and should normally have been obtained as a Second Language at NSSC (O level) with a minimum C symbol, or English as a First Language at NSSC (O level) with a minimum D symbol.
In addition to the above, admission to the B.Sc. (Geo-Information Science) programme of study requires at least a symbol C on NSSC or equivalent qualification in Mathematics and at least a symbol C on NSSC or equivalent qualification in Geography or Biology.
A candidate should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale in his/her five (5) best subjects (of which Mathematics and English must be included) to be admitted to undergraduate studies (Refer to the General Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook). Obtaining the minimum number of points, however, does not necessarily ensure admission. Admission is based on places available in courses and awarded on the basis of merit.
The Faculty reserves the right to interview students before admission.
Certain courses or subjects may require special written entry tests for screening candidates before admission is considered.
Modules
| Year 1, Semester 1 |
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| Introduction to Biology |
| Programming 1 |
| Basic Mathematics |
| Year 1, Semester 2 |
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| Diversity of Life |
| Introduction to GIS |
| Introduction to Statistics |
| Programming 2 |
| Year 2, Semester 1 |
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| Programming 2 |
| Remote Sensing 1 |
| Geostatistics |
| Database 1 |
| Invertebrate Biology |
| Year 2, Semester 2 |
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| Ecological Field Techniques |
| Plant Form and Function |
| Remote Sensing 2 |
| Land Information Systems |
| Web Development |
| Year 3, Semester 1 |
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| Conservation Biology* |
| Fresh Water & Marine Ecology* |
| Biosystematics 1 |
| Photogrammetry |
| Artificial Intelligence |
| Spatial Analysis & Planning |
| Year 3, Semester 2 |
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| Biosystematics 1 |
| Spatial Modelling and Simulation |
| Geodatabase Management |
| Advanced Topics in Spatial Analysis |
| Year 4, Semester 1 |
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| Population Ecology* |
| Biogeography* |
| GIS and Local Planning |
| GIS Project Management |
| Integrated Natural Resources Management |
| Field Ecology |
| Research Project in Geo-information for Environmental Biology |
| Year 4, Semester 2 |
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| Behavioural Ecology* |
| Integrated Natural Resources Management |
| Field Ecology |
| Research Project in Geo-information for Environmental Biology |
| Geo-information Internship |
See Also
UNAM Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate Courses
Postgraduate
UNAM Humanities and Social Sciences Postgraduate Courses
UNAM Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Overview
UNAM Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Contacts
UNAM Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Prospectus