UNAM Bachelor of Arts in Geo-Information Science : Specialisation in Geography Course
Geo-Information Science : Specialisation in Geography and Environmental Studies
Degree
Bachelor of Science Honours
Introduction
In the light of the application and proliferation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) worldwide, this four-year undergraduate programme provides an academic education for students who intend to enter careers employing these novel and contemporary methods and techniques in spatial analysis. The programme deals with finding solutions to complex spatial problems and decision making dependent upon scientific analysis under the umbrella of GIS and RS. Cartography, computer science, information technology, project management, photogrammetry, planning and management science are integral part of this programme.
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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| Fundamentals of Physical Geography |
| Programming 1 |
| Basic Mathematics |
| Year 1, Semester 2 |
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| Fundamentals of Human Geography |
| Introduction to GIS |
| Introduction to Statistics |
| Programming 2 |
| Year 2, Semester 1 |
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| Remote Sensing 1 |
| Geostatistics |
| Database 1 |
| Geomorphology (half course) |
| Climatology (half course) |
| Economic Geography * |
| Settlement Geography * |
| Year 2, Semester 2 |
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| Social Geography * |
| Remote Sensing 2 |
| Land Information Systems |
| Web Development |
| Year 3, Semester 1 |
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| Environmental Studies |
| Spatial Analysis and Planning I |
| Photogrammetry |
| Artificial Intelligence |
| Excursion |
| Year 3, Semester 2 |
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| Excursion |
| Regional Geography |
| Spatial Modelling and Simulation |
| Geodatabase Management |
| Advanced Topics in Spatial Analysis |
| Year 4, Semester 1 |
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| Spatial Analysis and Planning 2 |
| GIS and Local Planning |
| GIS Project Management |
| Environmental Management and Governance |
| Research Project in Geo-information for Geography and Environmental Studies* |
| Year 4, Semester 2 |
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| Environmental Management and Governance |
| Research Project in Geo-information for Geography and Environmental Studies* |
| 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
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