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Associate Degree of Spatial Science Major Geographic Information Systems
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18280
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 16/66
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20000
  • On-campus
    AUD 22720

What will I study?

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
1 x Major 16
Plus 2 - 3 x Practice Courses (0 units value) 0
Total 16

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.

Year 1 Courses: 
CSC1401Foundation Programming
ENG1002Introduction to Engineering and Spatial Science Applications
ENG1101Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving
ENM1500Introductory Engineering Mathematics
GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation 
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems
SVY1102Surveying A
SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System
Year 2 Courses:
ENV2201Land Studies
GIS3407GIS Programming and Visualisation
GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling
SVY3200Land Administration
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Three Electives  - see Electives
Practice Courses:
SVY1901Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 1
SVY2902Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 2
Electives:
ACC1101Accounting for Decision-Making
AGR2301Agricultural Science
CIV2701Road Design and Location
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society
ENG3003Engineering Management
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis
GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing
GIS4407Web Based Geographic Information System
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
MKT1001Introduction to Marketing
REN1201Environmental Studies 
SVY1104Survey Computations A 
URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development 
URP4203Urban and Regional Planning 

Other majors

Other majors for the Associate Degree of Spatial Science are: Surveying and Urban and Regional Planning.