Geospatial

Science & Technology

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

master program

Geospatial Science and Technology

Geospatial Science and Technology (GST) refers to the science and technology u s e d f o r v i s u a l i z a t i o n , measurement, and analysis of features or phenomena that occur on the earth.

80%

Computer Science Transportation Urban Planning Environmental Science Military Planning Agriculture Industrial Engineering Biology Geology Natural Resources Medicine Economics

Satellite Imagery Civil Engineering Ecology Architecture Meteorology Forestry Archeology Sociology Hydrology Community Planning Manufacturing Geography Marketing

Occupa&on Geospa'al Informa'on Scien'sts and Technologists Geographic Informa'on Systems Technicians Remote Sensing Scien'sts and Technologists Remote Sensing Technicians Precision Agriculture Technicians Geode'c Surveyors Surveyors Surveying Technicians Mapping Technicians Cartographers and Photogrammetrists TOTAL

Employment (2010) 210,000 210,000 30,000 62,000 62,000 51,000 51,000 57,000 57,000 14,000 804,000

Projected Growth (2010 - 2020) 51,600 51,600 13,300 33,500 33,500 24,200 24,200 20,000 20,000 6,100 278,000

Source: US Department of Labor

Cartography GIS Remote Sensing

MGST

Core

Advanced Applications

Research

MGST

Core Courses

 Modeling of spatial data

GEOM 6630

Geospatial Modeling & Analysis

and data analysis most useful to professionals who use spatial data. Course provides the student with more advanced methods with an emphasis on practical techniques for problem solving.

 Principles and techniques

GEOM 6632

Spatial Database Management Systems

of geospatial database design, editing, and management needed to obtain required functionality from a GIS.

 Digital image processing and

GEOM 6710

Image Acquisition, Analysis and Processing

analysis applied to satellite and aircraft land remote sensing data. The course has an equal emphasis on the (1) physics of remote sensing (2) digital image processing of remote sensing data (3) application of remote sensing.

 This course gives a

GEOM 6634

Cartography, Map Design & Geovisualisation

technical introduction to graphic representation and visualization of geographic information. The lectures cover static and dynamic design aspects, thematic mapping, interface design, animation, and 3D. The lab sessions provide hands-on experience in designing thematic maps and constructing basic geovisual applications.

GEOSPATIAL ADVANCED COURSES

 Detailed examination of

GEOM 6712

Advanced Image Analysis & Processing

land remote sensing instruments, observatories and resultant measurements in the optical portion of the EM spectrum. Includes computer-based exercises that examine the importance of data geo- registration and radiometric calibration in land measurements. Principles, technologies and applications of hyperspectral, laser and microwave remote sensing are covered.

 Methods of error control

GEOM 6636

Spatial Data Quality

and types of data to analyze. Discussion of standards as one of the principle thrusts of a Spatial Data Quality. The course provides a practical overview of the issues associated with developing and maintaining standards and metadata for geospatial data and services

 This course provides

GEOM 6638

Geospatial Programming Fundamentals

fundamental skills for geospatial programming. Topics include calling geographic processing tools, batch processing, performing le i/o in an external computing language. To support these tasks, students learn basic programming concepts. Familiarity with GIS software is required, but no prior programming experience is expected.

GEOSPATIAL APPLICATIONS COURSES

 This course focus on

principles and techniques of data capturing including ground and global surveying systems.

GEOM 6520

GNSS for Geospatial Professionals

 This is a course that

GEOM 6640

Geospatial Urban and Regional Applications

focuses on the application of geospatial technologies in the practice of urban and regional planning, with a focus on land use and environmental issues. Topics covered will include data models and structures, spatial analysis, acquisition and integration of spatial data from various sources and GIS application development.

 This course teaches

GEOM 6642

Land Information Systems Design & Implementation

strategies for successful GIS management and implementation. It will examine GIS from small- scale project-based GIS initiatives, through to large-scale enterprise GIS implementations. Students will develop skills in GIS project planning, design, management and documentation.

 The course is focused upon

GEOM 6642

Web Mapping Applications

the use of the Internet to deliver GIS applications. The material covered will include the hardware/ software structure of the Internet, the means for communication between Internet-connected devices, applications that provide GIS programs and data, and performance and security concerns.

 This course deals with the

GEOM 6646

Environmental Assessment & Geospatial Technology

subject of using Geospatial Technology for environmental impact assessment (EIA) and strategic environmental assessment (SEA). It provides the student with better understanding of the environmental problems currently facing our territories and the eective use of Geospatial Technologies for environmental modeling and decision making

 Course introduces the

GEOM 6648

Business Geography

student to the geospatial technology component of business geography. Students are exposed to GIS software with applications in real estate, land economics, marketing and other business applications

RESEARCH PROJECT

 Basic techniques and

methods of investigation and presentation of data related to spatial research.

GEOM 6680

Research Design and Methods

 Development of a research

project as a demonstration of student competence in geospatial science and technologies.

GEOM 6690

Master Research Project

CORE (12)

ADVANCED (9)

APLICATIONS (9)
GNSS for Geospatial Professionals

RESEARCH (6)
GEOM 6630, GEOM 6710 and 18 credits in approved courses (Or Program Coordinator Approval)

Geospatial Modeling & Analysis Spatial Database Management Systems

Spatial Data Quality

Business Geography Land Information Systems Design & Implementation Web Mapping Applications Geospatial Urban and Regional Applications Environmental Assessment & Geospatial Tech.
Requisitos: 1. Geospatial Modeling & Analisys 2. Image Acquisition

Research Design and Methods

Image Acquisition, Analysis & Processing

Geospatial Programming Fundamentals

Master Research Project

Cartography, Map Design & Geovisualisation

Advanced Image Analysis & Processing

Admissions
2.75 GPA in the Bachelor degree that gives access to the

program.

GIS course at Bachelor or Master level. Statistics course at Bachelor or Master level.

Suggested Curriculum
First Trimester: Second Trimester: Third Trimester: Summer: Fourth Trimester: Fifth Trimester: Sixth Trimester: GEOM 6630 - Geospatial Modeling & Analysis (3 credits) GEOM 6710 - Image Acquisition, Analysis and Processing (3) GEOM 6632 - Database Management Systems (3 credits) GEOM 6634 - Cartography, Map Design and Geovisualisation (3) GEOM 6712 - Advanced Image Analysis and Processing (3 credits) GEOM 6636 - Spatial Data Quality (3 credits) GEOM 6680 - Research Design and Methods (3 Credits) GEOM 6638 - Geospatial Programming Fundamentals (3 credits) Geospatial Applications Course (3 credits) Geospatial Applications Course (3 credits) Geospatial Applications Course (3 credits) GEOM 6690 - Master Research Project (3 credits)

Requisitos de Admisin
Toda solicitud debe cumplir con los

siguientes requisitos:
Llenar solicitud de admisin.

Pagar cuota de admisin de $50.00 (no es reembolsable). No

aplica para solicitantes que interesen una visa (F-1) de estudios.

Someter una (1) trascripcin de crditos oficial de la universidad

donde obtuvo su Bachillerato y certificado de Graduacin con promedio incluido. Someter tres (3) cartas de recomendacin, preferiblemente de patronos y profesores. Al momento de radicar la solicitud de admisin, la misma deber estar acompaada de las tres cartas de recomendacin.

Costos de Matrcula*
Por crdito Por crdito (Arquitectura Paisajista)

$205.00 $230.00

Cargos Generales (Mat.$50.00, Bibl.$65.00, AE $30.00,

Centro Tecnologa Educativa y de Informacin $85.00, Servicios Mdicos $20.00) $250.00

Tarjeta de Identificacin (Estudiantes nuevos) Estacionamiento (opcional) Laboratorios (si aplica)

$ 15.00 $ 60.00 $200.00

More Information: Prof. Marisol Rodrguez Rivera Department Head Geomatic Science Department (787) 622-8000 ext. 219 marisolr@pupr.edu Prof. Ral Matos Flores Geospatial Science & Technology Program Mentor (787) 622-8000 ext. 615 ramatos@pupr.edu

geoespacial@pupr.edu

Geospatial science
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