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Today, the world is being scanned constantly by highly sophisticated earth resources Satellites like IRS (India), LANDSAT (USA), SPOT 6/7 (France), Sentinel 1/2, Cartosat, Pleiades, IKONOS and Quick bird etc. Availability of repetitive remote sensing (RS) data in digital and pictorial forms has increased the scope of identifying, mapping, monitoring, classifying and evaluating different forms of renewable and non-renewable earth resources using multi-spectral, multi scanner and multi-temporal RS data products. The benefits of space technology, both direct and indirect, have introduced new dimensions into the study and understanding of Earth’s processes and in improving the quality of life for the people living on it.
The department offers M.Sc – Remote Sensing & GIS, a post graduate course for 2 years.
The objective of the course is to introduce the technical and applied aspects of Remote Sensing and GIS, besides theoretical knowledge on the subject for monitoring and managing huge earth resources. Emphasis is given on the collection, processing and application of aerial and satellite based data in addition to image acquisition and interpretation. The curriculum is made giving priority on the following aspects of Remote Sensing & GIS.
The mission of the course is to introduce the technical and applied aspects of Remote Sensing and GIS, besides theoretical knowledge on the subject for monitoring and managing huge earth resources. Emphasis is given on the collection, processing and application of aerial and satellite based data in addition to image acquisition and interpretation.
The objective of the course is to introduce the technical and applied aspects of Remote Sensing and GIS, besides theoretical knowledge on the subject for monitoring and managing huge earth resources. Emphasis is given on the collection, processing and application of aerial and satellite based data in addition to image acquisition and interpretation. The curriculum is made giving priority on the following aspects of Remote Sensing & GIS.
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility:B.Sc. (Hons.) with at least 50% marks in Electronics/Physics/Mathematics/Geography/ Geology/ Applied Geology/ Geo Physics/ Geo Informatics/ Oceanography/ Environmental Science and Equivalent degree (OR) B.E./ B. Tech in ECE/EE/Civil/ Geo Informatics/ CSE/ Agriculture Engineering/Urban & Regional Planning/ IT (OR) B.Sc., Agriculture/ Forestry/ Horticulture (4 years).
M.Sc. in “Remote Sensing & GIS” is a postgraduate course with duration of 2 years and is divided into four semesters. Out of the four semesters, the first three semesters are devoted to exhaustive course work and the fourth semester has two compulsory elective courses and research project with a mandate to work as a member of a research group in a project in close association with the subject matter experts. This course trains the students to enable them to apply their knowledge and practical training in identification of measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance and relative to the goals of the system. More specifically, it is a field of science and technology.
The objective of this course is to equip the students with the required knowledge and practical training to make them proficient at technologies in-vogue and trains them to take up projects relevant to the industrial needs, the R& D activities and self-employment opportunities. Anyone, either with science or technology background, and is interested in remote sensing and GIS can opt for this course. This course is perfect for the aspirants who see their future in high profile jobs or for ones with a fondness for self-run business can also apply for this course and put themselves in a position where they can make a difference. The students who are able to think, can work collaboratively in teams, have an eye for detail and possess management skills are tailor made for this course.
