Content
Bachelor of Spatial Science Major Geographic Information Systems
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18280
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 11/77
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
  • Semester 3 (November)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 4 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 32 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
Core Courses 20
Plus 1 x Major study  12
Plus 5 -6 x Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total     32
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
GIS1401Geographic Data Presentation
GIS1402Geographic Information Systems
ENM1600Engineering Mathematics
SVY1102Surveying A 
SVY1110Introduction to Global Positioning System 
Year 2 Courses: 
ENG2002Technology, Sustainability and Society 
ENG2102Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis 
GIS3407GIS Programming and Visualisation 
GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling 
SVY3200Land Administration 
URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development 
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
 One Electives - see Electives
Year 3 Courses: 
CIS2002Database Design and Implementation 
ENV2201Land Studies 
GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing 
GIS4407Web Based Geographic Information System 
URP4203    Urban and Regional Planning 
SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists 
Two Electives - see Electives
Year 4 Courses:  
ACC1101Accounting for Decision-Making 
CSC2402Object-Oriented Programming in C++ 
CSC2406   Web Technology 
ENG4111Research Project Part 1 
ENG4112Research Project Part 2 
LAW2107Environmental Law 
 Two Electives - see Electives
Practice Courses: 
ENG3902Professional Practice 1 
ENG4903Professional Practice 2 
SVY1901Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 1 
SVY2902Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 2 
SVY2903Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 3 
Electives:  
AGR2301Agricultural Science
CIS3001Object-Oriented Programming with Java 
CIV2701Road Design and Location 
ENG3003Engineering Management 
ENV4204Environmental Technology 
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I
MGT1000Organisational Behaviour 
MKT1001Introduction to Marketing 
REN1201Environmental Studies 
REN3302Sustainable Resource Use 
SVY1104Survey Computations A