. "Geographic Information Science"@en . . "Remote Sensing"@en . . "Space System engineering"@en . . "Satellite Engineering"@en . . "Computer Science"@en . . "English"@en . . "Mathematics"@en . . "Geospatial fundamentals"@en . . "10" . "An introduction to the essential mathematical background of Geomatics, including co-ordinate systems, datums, map projections and co-ordinate transformations. Geospatial information acquisition, processing and management requires familiarity with certain concepts including: coordinate reference systems, datums and map projections, figures of the earth, 2&3D trigonometry, survey sampling, statistics, solving sets of equations, least squares adjustment, correlation, matrix algebra and computer programming, generally conducted within the frameworks established by national and international professional and standards organisations. It is the intention of this course to ensure that all programme participants have familiarity with these topics and having completed this, will be able to apply this knowledge in the gathering, processing and managing of geospatial data.\n\nOutcome:\nBy the end of this course students will be able to:\r\n\r\n■ Describe the basic principles of geodesy, including the size and shape of the Earth and its model, geodetic datums, map projections and coordinate reference systems;\r\n\r\n■ Explain the principles, concepts and application of coordinate datum transformations and map projection conversions including selecting appropriate map projections;\r\n\r\n■ Explain the principles and applications of least squares in surveying & mapping, using the central tendency theorem in statistics to determine the precision of a set of observations, and estimate their accuracy, and be able to determine the correlation between two sets of apparently independent variables.\r\n\r\n■ Demonstrate mathematical ability in trigonometry, statistics, calculus and linear algebra.\r\n\r\n■ Develop programming skills." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Land surveying I"@en . . "5" . "This course provides a basic introduction to the principles and practices of land surveying\n\nOutcome:\n■ By the end of this course students will be able to:\r\nâ– explain the technical, professional, and ethical principles of land surveying;\r\nâ– demonstrate basic competence in the use and care of survey instruments;\r\nâ– collect and process survey observations including adjustments as appropriate;\r\nâ– perform basic survey computations and peer review other students work;\r\nâ– assess the suitability of survey techniques and equipment in a range of scenarios;\r\nâ– propose and justify land survey workflows for survey control and detail operations;\r\nâ– assess the quality of survey data from reported methods and results.\r\nâ– carry out a survey in a small group;\r\nâ– process and present collected data in a professional software package;\r\nâ– report succinctly on survey tasks;\r\nâ– reflect on the outcome of their own survey results and practice." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Principles of gis"@en . . "5" . "An introduction to the principles and practice of Geographic Information Systems.\n\nOutcome:\nHaving completed this course, students will be able to:\r\n\r\n■ Explain the principles of GIS as a combination of geospatial data input, processing, output and personnel subsystems;\r\n\r\n■ explain the requirements for co-ordinate reference systems in GIS and apply them within a GIS;\r\n\r\n■ describe and critically assess the use of vector and raster representations of real world objects and how to convert between them;\r\n\r\n■ describe and critically assess the use of analytical tools within GIS including overlay, buffer, network, and terrain analysis and how they are applied in the ArcGIS (or equivalent) environment;\r\n\r\n■ explain the nature of geospatial databases and discuss their design and implementation;\r\n\r\n■ solve application problems in GIS, including access to on-line help files;\r\n\r\n■ produce effective maps and reports based on output of GIS processes;\r\n\r\n■ apply acquired GIS skills to a range of applications." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Topographic modelling and landscape monitoring"@en . . "5" . "An introduction to Digital Elevation Modelling. Basic coverage of photogrammetric and remote sensing principles Monitoring and modelling of landscape change.\n\nOutcome:\nBy the end of this course students will be able to:\r\n\r\n■ Assess data sources for digital terrain modelling.\r\n\r\n■ Discuss the applications of topographic mapping and digital terrain models.\r\n\r\n■ Evaluate and compare algorithms for creating digital terrain and surface models from different types of data.\r\n\r\n■ Describe and evaluate the concepts and models used in digital terrain and surface modelling.\r\n\r\n■ Explain the principles of LiDAR and critically assess its use for Digital Elevation Model generation.\r\n\r\n■ Explain the flowline for Digital Elevation Model production using Structure from Motion Multi View Stereo.\r\n\r\n■ Apply methods for visualising Digital Elevation Model data.\r\n\r\n■ Critically assess the use of topographic information in monitoring and mapping landscape change." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Academic and professional skills for ges pgt"@en . . "5" . "A skills core course for selected PGT students in the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, covering academic and professional topics including research communication and professional development.\n\nOutcome:\nBy the end of this course students will be able to:\r\n\r\n- Work in a collaborative setting.\r\n\r\n- Select and correctly reference literature.\r\n\r\n- Reflectively discuss personal and collaborative effectiveness.\r\n\r\n- Implement a scientific writing style to a specific format." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Geospatial data infrastructures and land administration"@en . . "5" . "This course provides students with an understanding of geospatial data infrastructures and the principles of land registration. Practical aspects focus on the design and use of geodatabases for land information.\n\nOutcome:\nBy the end of this course students will be able to:\r\n\r\n■ Explain what geospatial data infrastructures are and their importance to good governance;\r\n\r\n■ Critically assess the development of topographic mapping and geospatial data infrastructures in the UK, selected countries and from a global perspective;\r\n\r\n■ Explain the nature and importance of land ownership, land tenure and associated rights;\r\n\r\n■ Explain the principles of cadastre and land registration;\r\n\r\n■ Discuss appropriate frameworks for land administration;\r\n\r\n■ Explain the role of the Geomatician in land administration;\r\n\r\n■ Explain the principles and practices of geospatial data modelling and geodatabase design\r\n\r\n■ Design a geospatial database" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Applied gis"@en . . "5" . "Further experience in the use of GIS for applications, including development of tools and interfaces within GIS and a 3-day field course.\n\nOutcome:\nHaving completed this course students will be able to:\r\n\r\n■ Use OpenSource GIS and related tools;\r\n\r\n■ Develop simple programmes, tools and user interfaces within a GIS environment;\r\n\r\n■ Carry out an applied GIS project with minimal supervision; \r\nWrite reports on applied GIS analysis;\r\n\r\n■ Work within a group to solve a problem requiring use of GIS within a limited time frame." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Applied land surveying"@en . . "5" . "This course covers various more advanced and applied aspects of contemporary land and engineering surveying and includes a major field work exercise.\n\nOutcome:\nBy the end of this course students will be able to:\r\n\r\n■ Relate the previously acquired principles of surveying to Applied Land Surveying;\r\n\r\n■ Plan and execute a laser scanning project from reconnaissance to final 3d deliverable;\r\n\r\n■ Create a suitable survey plan for a large scale topographic survey problem perhaps forming novel solutions on the way to becoming independent and critical thinkers;\r\n\r\n■ Collect topographic field data with a range of modern equipment in a manner that is consistent with the principles of surveying demonstrating that they are becoming subject specialists and ethically and socially aware;\r\n\r\n■ Demonstrate that they are effective communicators by preparing and delivering verbal and written reports on the progress, results and analysis of typical, professional surveying activities against realistic industry specifications;\r\n\r\n■ Organise their survey group to meet authentic industry challenges including time and asset management showing they have become experienced collaborators;\r\n\r\n■ Develop their own confidence and leadership skills showing they have become confident, adaptable, resourceful and responsible;\r\n\r\n■ Evaluate their own development of the Glasgow Graduate Attributes, including confidence and leadership skills using specific examples illustrated in a personal reflective diary." . . "Presential"@en . "FALSE" . . "Engineering survey"@en . . "5" . "This course is an introduction to Engineering Surveying\n\nOutcome:\nOn completing this unit students will be able to:\r\n\r\n■ Describe the surveyor's potential roles and outputs in construction projects\r\n\r\n■ Relate the principles of surveying to engineering surveying tasks.\r\n\r\n■ Compute basic earthworks areas and volumes using topographic and engineering data\r\n\r\n■ Justify the technical and economic feasibility of a road project using projects evidences\r\n\r\n■ Organise and perform the setting out of construction of a basic construction task in the field\r\n\r\n■ Explain the role of the surveyor in BIM\r\n\r\n■ Assess survey practice, hardware and software in the context of BIM and wider UK BIM policy\r\n\r\n■ Prepare suitable risk assessments for proposed surveying tasks.\r\n\r\n■ Propose economically viable survey workflows for a variety of engineering surveying projects." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Gnss and geodesy"@en . . "5" . "This course introduces Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), with a focus on positioning - including hands-on practical experience of collecting and processing data. It also details co-ordinate reference systems and gives an overview of other satellite geodesy techniques.\n\nOutcome:\nOn completing this unit students will be able to:\r\n\r\n■ Describe how GNSS works (including time, orbits, signals, etc)\r\n\r\n■ Give an overview of space geodesy capabilities and how they contribute to the ITRF\r\n\r\n■ Describe the mathematical models for pseudo-range and carrier phase-based modes of positioning\r\n\r\n■ Explain the mathematical models for both single receiver (absolute) positioning and relative positioning\r\n\r\n■ Describe and assess GNSS error sources and biases, e.g. atmospheric delays and multipath\r\n\r\n■ Select an appropriate working mode for a particular application\r\n\r\n■ Discuss current status and future trends of GNSS\r\n\r\n■ Process GNSS data using appropriate software and critically analyse the results" . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Hydrographic survey"@en . . "5" . "This course provides students with an introduction to Hydrographic Surveying and includes a field class.\n\nOutcome:\nOn completing this course students will be able to:\r\n\r\n■ Explain the dynamic environment in which hydrographic surveys take place and its effects on surveys;\r\n\r\n■ Assess the suitability of positioning methods for various applications;\r\n\r\n■ Compare techniques available for measuring and reducing water depth;\r\n\r\n■ Explain the operation and calibration of standard hydrographic sensors and systems;\r\n\r\n■ Assess data collection techniques against standard survey classification requirements;\r\n\r\n■ Explain how typical hydrographic surveys may be planned and carried out;\r\n\r\n■ Discuss the content and representation methods of hydrographic charts;\r\n\r\n■ Set up a hydrographic survey software system and experiment with it for common offshore survey operations;\r\n\r\n■ Process and present collected hydrographic data including multibeam." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Land surveying II"@en . . "5" . "This course develops on the introduction to surveying in Land Surveying 1.\n\nOutcome:\nBy the end of this course students will be able to:\r\nâ– explain the technical, professional, and ethical principles of land surveying;\r\nâ– demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of survey instruments;\r\nâ– collect and process survey observations including adjustments as appropriate; \r\nâ– assess the suitability of survey techniques and equipment in a range of scenarios;\r\nâ– propose and justify land survey workflows for survey control and detail operations;\r\nâ– assess the quality of survey data from reported methods and results.\r\nâ– plan and carry out a topographic survey in a small group;\r\nâ– explain the procedures to be carried out during a survey reconnaissance;\r\nâ– explain the observation, computation and adjustment of control methods as appropriate;\r\nâ– assess the range of computational methods available; \r\nâ– explain the specification requirements for control and detail surveys;\r\nâ– process survey control and detail data in a professional survey software package;\r\nâ– report succinctly on survey tasks;\r\nâ– reflect on the outcome of their own survey results and practice." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master of Geospatial & Mapping Sciences"@en . . "https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/geospatialandmappingsciences/" . "90"^^ . "Presential"@en . "This MSc in Geospatial & Mapping Sciences focuses on understanding the theory and practice of geospatial data collection and management. Topics covered include land, engineering and hydrographic surveying, data and geospatial information quality. The course draws on research and the latest developments in the field of geomatics, with a strong practical component. Key applications of geospatial skills support sustainable development, including measuring land and location of assets (e.g. transport routes, location of electric cables, forests), monitoring subsidence and sea level change, documenting heritage using laser scanning, and setting up and managing the coordinate system/mapping for a country. This programme is strongly endorsed by industry, accredited by both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors."@en . . . . . . . "1"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "12150.00" . "British Pound"@en . "28260.00" . "None" . "Career opportunities include land surveyor, engineering surveyor, hydrographic surveyor, GIS specialist, environmental consulting. There is currently a very high demand for surveyors, especially in hydrographic survey, in support of offshore oil and renewable energy engineering and maintenance. Several of the key employers visit us each year to recruit students. In addition to the offshore energy industry, land surveyors are in demand in many parts of the world to support mining operations, major civil engineering projects and to provide surveying services for Land Registration. A strong background in data capture, datums and co-ordinate systems, and data processing can also be of value in the GIS and environmental management sectors.\r\n\r\nRecent graduates have gone on to work for companies such as the Ordnance Survey, Glanville Consultants, Jacobs, Babcocks, KOREC, Malcolm Hughes Land Surveyors, Andrews Survey, Morgan Stanley, Fugro, AECOM, UTEC and Subsea 7. Positions include Land Surveyor, Offshore Surveyor, Analyst, Hydrographic Surveyor and Graduate Supervisor."@en . "no data" . "TRUE" . "Downstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "School of Geographical and Earth Sciences"@en . .