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Geocomputation – (M.Sc.)
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Faculty of Science & Engineering
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| Application Deadline: | July 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 9,177 ≈ € 15,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Maynooth / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 15 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of National University of Ireland, Maynooth
This full-time MSc/Higher Diploma programme in Geocomputation aims to provide a sound theoretical and practical foundation in geocomputation for numerate graduates with suitable backgrounds in subjects such as mathematics, engineering, geography, computer science, geomatics, and mining, and professionals working in cognate disciplines. The programme will provide students with a sound understanding of the theoretical principles underlying geocomputation. Students will gain a sound understanding of the practical aspects of Geographical Information System software and management. The degree programme is full-time running from September to the following August.
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In January 2004 an article in Nature reported that the United States’ Department of Labor had ‘identified geotechnology as one of the three most important emerging and evolving fields, along with nanotechnology and biotechnology.’ It also noted that there were growing demands worldwide for employees skilled in geospatial technologies, and that the Europeans in particular were integrating GIS into government decision making.
Contents
The programme will develop students’ analytical and problem-solving skills through the integration of knowledge, insight and skills acquired in the programme. It will also develop appropriate communication skills – these include oral, presentation, cartographic and management skills.
The MSc requires the successful completion of 90 credits, including a 30 credit dissertation.
Duration: Full-time
- OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
- INTRODUCTION TO GEOCOMPUTATION
- METHODS & TECHNIQUES IN GEOCOMPUTATION
- STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING
- SPATIAL DATABASES
- ADVANCED TOPICS IN GEOCOMPUTATION
- DISSERTATION
- INTERACTION DESIGN
- INTERNET SOLUTIONS ENGINEERING
- REMOTE SENSING & DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING
- VISUALISATION METHODS & TECHNIQUES
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Requirements
Candidates for the Master of Science must have either (a) a 2.1 Honours degree in a cognate discipline or (b) not less than 5 years experience of appropriate employment, subject to the approval of the Programme Director. Candidates for the Higher Diploma must have an Honours degree in a cognate discipline.
Cognate disciplines include, but are not limited to: geography, computer science, geomatics, mining, engineering, mathematics.
Candidates without suitable programming ability will be required to take CS620 in September – acceptance on to the programme is conditional on passing this module.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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