geo-spatial-technologies, a trans-university new

GEO-SPATIAL-TECHNOLOGIES

“GEO-SPATIAL-TECHNOLOGIES",

a trans-university new integrative master degree

Wolfgang Sulzer Institute for Geography and Regional Science

University of Graz, AustriaHeinrichstrasse 36

A-8010 Graz, Austria

[email protected]


Table of Contents

Introduction

Team Members

Framework conditions

Curriculum

Conclusion and ongoing tasks


Introduction 1

Introduction

Present the curriculum of a trans-university master degree in Geo-Spatial-Technologies

To boost the discussion of such integrative studies (tension between Geography and Technical University studies)

To get known your experiences in such programs

“GEO-SPATIAL-TECHNOLOGIES”


Team Members

Team Members

Institute for Geography and Regional Science

Institute for Geoinformatics

Institute for Navigation and Satellite Geodesy

Institute for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

Institute for Digital Image Processing (Joanneum Research)


Framework Conditions:

2 Universities (TUG – KFUG) with similar studies (Remote Sensing GIS and Cartography) and research

Long lasting cooperation in research and studies

Existing student exchange within the two universities

Joint research programs (TUG, JR, KFUG)

Experiences within MSc Program (post graduated): Space Sciences

Experiences in joint Summer Schools

Changing legal conditions for universities in Austria (UG´02)

Framework Conditions


Focus existing expertise in research and teaching and to offer a joint master program

Cope an international and attractive Master Program

React on new trends in research and to bring into a study program

Combine existing lessons into something new

Get ahead of colleges

Benefits from existing teaching resources

Target group: students with geodetic and geographical backgroundand “geo-spatial” focus

Goal:



NAWI Graz stands for joint teaching, research and doctorate programmes in the field of the natural sciences at the scientific location of Styria.

Karl-Franzens-University and TU Graz created a milestone in their own histories by the showcase project which is one of its kind in Austria:

For the first time, two Austrian universities established a comprehensive strategic co-operation in research and teaching.

Co-operation instead of competition



Challenge 1

Complementary goals and expertises of involved institutions offer optimal prerequisites for join research activities

Synergies, which results from this cooperation can be used for joint integrative teaching purposes.

KFU Graz TU Graz

goals / tasks:Applications in Remote Sensing and GIS with geographical topics (Climate, regional sciences and planning, high mountain research, geomorphology, ecology, anthropogenic processes and structures, human and environmental spatial analyses)

goals / tasks: Development of algorithm and software for digital processing of remote sensing, photogrammetric data, for analyses modules of geoinformatics and for optimizing of measurements (close up photogrammetry and laserscanning)



KFU Graz TU Graz

advantages• Interdisciplinary approach,• Understanding of data content of

geoinformation, • Application of Geo-Technologies and

technology transfer

advantages :• Mathematics and geodetic

background for the above mentioned goals / tasks as well as

• Technical understanding for metrological techniques

disadvantages:• Specific technical background in the

fields of photogrammetry, geo-informatics, metrology and navigation as well as

• Skills in algorithm and software engineering

disadvantages : • Going to application of design

techniques, • Acquire geographical relationships

Challenge 2



Challenge 3


KFU: Bachelor in Geography and Regional Sciences

TU Graz: Bachelor in Geomatics Engineering

How to make both alumni fit for the Master program which requires both geography and geodesy basics?

Joining two different Bachelor studies into 1 Master Program


Allocation to Geography (branch of study; TUG: DI, KFUG: MSC)

50% teaching on TUG and 50% teaching on KFUG

Integrate existing lessons of involved institutes (“no” additional costs!)

Compensation of different (Bachelor-) skills with defined additional lessons

Realisation 1



Realisation 2


October 2005 - an idea was born

March 2006: agreement about the content and curriculum within the team members (what should be the content)

April 2006 – June 2007: Finding legal agreement within different laws and to go through all official channels of the two universities !

June 2007: <curriculum passes both senates

Start: October 2007


Realisation 3


Harmonization of Master Level courses

Harmonisation of Bachelor Level courses in Cartography, Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing (with defined subject demands)

Adaptation of existing studying branches (Bc, MSc)

New integrative lessons


Curriculum 4 Semester:

Obligatory subjects ECTS

1. Acquisition and Management 15

2. Analyses 29

3. Presentation and Visualisation 11

4. Practical Course 8

5. (Selected) Subjects and Free Electives 15 +12

6. Master Thesis 30

Sum: 120

Curriculum


Acquisition and Management (15 ECTS) :

Data Acquisition and Integration

GPS Basics

Location Based Services (LBS)

GPS based data acquisition

Metadata

Interoperability

Curriculum


Analyses (29 ECTS):

Applied analysing techniques (GIS and RS); Network Analyses, object based classification, software engineering, laser scanning, ...

Applications of Remote Sensing (environ. Monitoring, urban planning, climatology, forestry, ...)

Curriculum


GIS and Internet

Kartographic Information Systems

3-D Visualisation

Presentation and Visualisation (11 ECTS):

Curriculum


Practical Course (8 ECTS):

Integrative Practical CourseWorkflow of an applied project (topics definition, data acquisition, integration, analyses, presentation, interpretation, ...)

Curriculum


Satellite Positioning

Projection Systems

Data Base Management

PhotogrammetryGeo- Mathematics

Cartography

Physical Geography

Human Geography

(Selected) Subjects (15 ECTS) and Free Electives (12 ECTS)

For Geographers (Bachelor):

For Geodesy (Bachelor):

Curriculum


Digital Cartography

Regional Planning

Satellite Geodesy/Navigation

Software Engineering

High Mountain and Climate Geography

Sustainable Urban and Regional Development

Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

GeophysicsTo select 2 -3 subjects (min. 4 ECTS) !

Curriculum

(Selected) Subjects (15 ECTS)


Master Thesis (30 ECTS):

Applied topics

offer integrative master theses

linkage to Joanneum Research (DIP) and other research institutions

integration into international projects


Conclusion - Ongoing Processesmore adaptation and harmonization of curriculum contents

design of new integrative lessons

creation of a Virtual Lab to

• run a data and software server

• build up an e-learning platform

• minimize the spatial distance of the two Universities

• build up a centre for “Geo-Spatial-Technologies”

offer integrative master thesis

set up a joint doctor degree school

integrate international aspects of education (english, EU frameworks, etc.)

More information: www.uni-graz.at/geowww


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