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Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology Major Geographic Information Systems
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18280
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 12/75
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 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 24
Plus 3-4 x Practice courses (0 units value) 0 
Total 24

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
ENV2201Land Studies
GIS3407GIS Programming and Visualisation
GIS3405Spatial Analysis and Modelling 
SVY3200Land Administration
URP3201Sustainable Urban Design and Development
SVY3202Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Year 3 Courses: 
CIS2002Database Design and Implementation 
GIS3406Remote Sensing and Image Processing
GIS4407Web Based Geographic Information System
URP4203Urban and Regional Planning
SVY4309Practice Management for Spatial Scientists
Three Electives - see Electives
Practice Courses: 
SVY1901Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 1
SVY2902Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 2
SVY2903Surveying and Spatial Science Practice 3
Electives: 
ACC1101Accounting for Decision-Making
AGR2301Agricultural Science 
CIS3001Object-Oriented Programming with Java
CIV2701Road Design and Location
ENG3003Engineering Management
ENV4204Environmental Technology
LAW2107Environmental Law
MAT1102Algebra and Calculus I
MGT1000Organisational Behaviour
MKT1001Introduction to Marketing
REN1201Environmental Studies
REN3302Sustainable Resource Use
SVY1104Survey Computations A 

Other majors

Other major available for the Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology is Surveying.