Geoinformatics Stellenbosch University

Overview

The Geoinformatics programme at the Stellenbosch University is accredited for registration as a professional Geographical Information Science (GIS) practitioner.

Quick Facts:

• Prospective students who wish to study this programme should enrol as a student of the Faculty of Science. On completion of the programme a BScHons degree will be awarded by the Faculty of Science.

Outcomes:

• Capacity to recognise and assess scientific geographic paradigms and to identify a research specialisation

• Ability to conduct research by exposure to a series of research skills and the formal departmental prescriptions for research reporting

• Knowledge of vector, raster and object-oriented spatial data models and the ability to capture, manipulate, analyse and graphically display digital spatial data

• Skill in the use of geographical technology such as GIS, GPS, database approaches in the context of GIS and the preparation of GIS project

• Ability to apply remote sensing techniques using knowledge of advanced remote sensing principles and satellite platforms, as well as the application of the latest software for image enhancement, pixel classification and pattern recognition

• Critical understanding of the principles, prescriptions and strategies for environmental management in South Africa and the application of a series of geographical analysis techniques such as GIS and satellite remote sensing to identify, demarcate and help resolve environmental problems.