M.Sc. In GIS & Remorte Sensing offerd by University of Sri Jayewardenepura

The M.Sc. programme in GIS and Remote Sensing offered through the Department of Geography by the Faculty of Graduate Studies of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, seeks to provide a sound theoretical and practical knowledge in the latest Geographic lnfo4rnation technologies.

The goal of this M.Sc. Degree Programme is to produce highly qualified, motivated graduates who have been trained In Geographical Information Systems Remote Sensing, Global Positing Systems and all the

related state of the art technologies. In this highly interdisciplinary Masters course, the students will be exposed to the cutting edge of understanding from a range of subject areas, taught by well experienced, highly qualified, versatile and diverse academic staff. The course particularly focuses on conveying new approaches to data processing, analysis and interpretation as well as the use of innovative technologies.

This is a weekend course, taught over 02 years, and running into four semesters.

During the first three semesters, students will establish a breadth of necessary skills in a number of core modules worth a total of 42 credits. In the last semester, the learning will be applied in the individual dissertation worth an additional 18 credits.

After completing the Masters Degree the students will be able to explain the principles, theories, tools and techniques of Geographic Information technologies. They also will be skilled in analyzing, planning, modeling and creatively & strategically solving Multifaceted geospatial problems encountered in different fields through applicaton of specialized knowledge of geographic information technologies.

SEMESTER I

GIS 1110 Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

GIS 1120 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing

GIS 1130 GPS and Equivalent Technologies

GIS 1 140 Introduction to Database Management Systems

GIS 1150 Cartography for GIS

GIS 1 160 Digital Photogrammetric

SEMESTER II

GIS 1210 Advanced Technologies in GIS

GIS 1220 Digital Image Processing and Advanced Remote Sensing

GIS 1230 Advanced Database Management Systems

GIS 1240 Applications of GPS and Equivalent Technologies

GIS 1250 Fundamentals of Web GIS and Mobile GIS GIS 1260 Ceo statistics

SEMESTER Ill

615 2110 Spatial Analysis & Modeling

615 2120 Applications of 615 and Remote Sensing

615 2130 Applications of Web GIS and Mobile GIS

615 2140 Programming in 615

615 2150 Advanced Mapping Technologies

GIS 2160 Research Methodology and Scientific Reporting

615 21 70 Seminar on Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing

SEMESTER IV

GIS 2290 Research Project on RS and/or GIS Applications (Independent Research Thesis)

DURATION

Two Academic years (04 Semesters)

Lectures and Practicals are conducted during weekends

COURSE FEE .

Sri Lanka Rs.155,000

SAARC Countries US $ 3,800

Other Countries US $ 6,900

ELIGIBILITY

A Degree or equivalent qualifications from a

recognized University OR

Professional or any other qualifications recognized by the university AND

A good command in both Spoken and Written English

Special Enrollment: Officers in the Rank of Captain and above in the SL Army or the Equivalent Ranks in the SL Navy and SL Air Force, and the Officers in the Rank of Inspector and above in the SL Police, holding on the job professional training or qualifications relevant to the above ranks WITH

7 years of experience after commissioning into the

Captain in the SL Army or the Equivalent Ranks in the

SL Navy, SL Air Force, and Inspector in the SL Police,

A good command in both Spoken and Written English

For Inquires

Rev. Dr. Pinnawala Sangasumana, (Head of the Department - Coordinator)

+94(0)717693625

Department of Geography,

University of Sri Jayewardenepura,

RO. Box 6. Gangodawila, Sri Lanka.

Phone: +9411 2802028

Email: usjgeogIsgmail.com