MSc in Geographic Information Systems
Course content for 2009 entry
7 core module(s):
These modules provide a balance between:
(i) Detailed technical skills development (e.g. DITA, SPJ, Databases) and the context in which these technologies may be used (RE, GITA). This balance allows student to ensure they are suitably aware of current relevant technical developments in the field as well as allowing the effective management of people who use these technologies.
(ii) GI specific issues (GI Science, VGI, GITA, SPJ) and a wider context of information and technology application (Databases, DITA, RE). Since much of the use of GI technologies overlaps with more general technological and computing issues, it is important to be able to relate the specific to the general.
They also importantly allow students not only to develop specific technical skills, but also develop the skills required to evaluate and communicate complex technical issues (RE, VGI, RECS).
Successful completion of this combination of modules produces graduates who are technically literate, and are able to apply these skills, and critically evaluate and communicate effectively in the GI field.