The Department of Spatial Sciences at Curtin University has a motivated and enthusiastic team of educators and researchers who can help to open the doors of opportunity for a range of exciting career pathways in the spatial sciences.
The spatial sciences involves a range of disciplines focused around location on the Earth's (or Moon's) surface including, but not limited to, surveying, geographic information science, global navigation and satellite systems (GNSS), geodesy, photogrammetry and laser scanning, remote sensing, and so on. After all, knowing what is where, is crucially important in almost every domain of our world, including resources, environment, infrastructure, health and transportation.
We are proud to have implemented the first bachelor degree in geographic information systems (GIS) in the world, be offering a surveying program which commenced in Western Australia over 50 years ago, and be offering one of the longest-standing mine surveying programs in Australia.
The Department of Spatial Sciences also takes pride in providing learning programs that are applicable, innovative and closely linked to the dynamic and rapidly evolving requirements of the spatial sciences industry.
Bachelor of Science (Geophysics)
Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science)
Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science)/Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology)
Bachelor of Science (Mine and Engineering Surveying)
Geographic Information Science
Bachelor of Science (Geographic Information Science) - BSc(Curtin) - MJRU-GISCI
Science and Engineering
If you have ever used a digital map such Google Maps or MapQuest or enabled location services on your mobile phone, you have used Geographic Information Science (GIScience).
Geographic information systems (GIS) bring together computing, geography, environmental science and analytics for collecting, analysing and modelling geospatial data in applications such as:
What the course involves
In your first year you will complete a geographic information science foundation year that provides a solid grounding in this field.
In your second year you will advance to the GIS major. This course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the structure, development, application, implementation and management of GIS through core studies in areas such as:
You will be learning in an engaging environment of lectures supplemented by laboratory sessions, practical experience and field trips, and you will operate advanced equipment and software used in the industry.
To enrol in the geographic information science major, you must apply for the Bachelor of Science (Science) and satisfy the necessary prerequisites for this major.
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