The courses within the curriculum, comprehensive and balanced at the same time, can be grouped as follows: courses that offer basic and advanced, conceptual, theoretical and practical notions of GIS and remote sensing; courses in the field of informatics (programming and database management systems); courses aimed at the use of advanced geospatial methods and technologies, such as object-oriented image analysis (OBIA) and courses aimed at the application of GIS in different geographic areas and geovisualization of spatial data. Knowledge:
- providing an overview of the field by acquiring the newest and most advanced notions and working methods in the GIS/Remote Sensing sphere;
- acquiring the principles and methods of spatial analysis in the GIS environment on quantitative and qualitative bases, by integrating various geospatial data;
- acquisition of basic knowledge for the creation and use of modeling and simulation in the GIS environment;
- knowledge of various methods of exploitation of remote sensing data;
- assimilation of programming knowledge and database management, to automate workflows;
- knowing how to develop, manage and carry out research projects or specialized services, as well as forming the habit of working in a team and cultivating interdisciplinary relationships);
b) Skills:
Cognitive skills
- developing skills and abilities for scientific research and professional training, preparing graduates able to follow a doctoral program and opening new directions in theoretical and practical approaches in the field of geography and in other fields that use geospatial data.
Practical skills
- improving the management and analysis of geospatial data;
- the ability to work with specific GIS programs, remote sensing or GPS tools (software and hardware);
- the ability to design, implement and apply GIS projects;
- design and modeling of spatial databases;
- collecting, analyzing and interpreting geographical information provided by geodetic measurements, aerial photos, maps and remote sensing data;
- application of acquired knowledge in areas such as planning, public administration, trade, management and exploitation of natural resources, hydrology, geology, agronomy, etc.)
c) Responsibility and autonomy:
- managing and transforming work or study situations that are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches;
- assuming responsibility to contribute to professional knowledge and practices;
- managing and solving situations in projects involving complex spatial analysis;
