Geoinformation System and Technology
8.193.00.05 Geoinformation System and Technology
Qualification awarded: Master in Geodesy and land management
Entry year: 2021
Mode of study: full
Program duration: 1,5 years
Institute: Institute of Geodesy
Number of credits: 90 ECTS credits
Level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework: NQF Level 7 (Second cycle of QF-EHEA / EQF Level 7)
Field(s) of study: Architecture and construction
Specific admission requirements: No
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning: If previous education level had been obtained in another country it is required nostrification, which is held by Lviv Polytechnic National University.
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements: The full implementation of the programme and defense of master’s thesis
Characteristics of the educational program: Educational and professional training program is based on the known positions and results of modern scientific research in engineering geodesy, cartography, land and realty rating, GIS, photogrammetry and remote sensing, satellite geodesy, and oriented to the future professional and scientific carrier. Program objective is to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills, sufficient to successfully perform their professional duties specialty 193 Geodesy and Land management on specialization of Geoinformation systems and technologies and prepare students for future employment in the chosen specialty. Provide the knowledge for the professional activities with the possible continuation of the study to get higher level of the qualification skill. Training process is organized in the form of lectures, laboratory and practical training, coursework, research work, self-work and implementation of master's thesis. Modern laboratories will be used for the proper formation of the educational process at the departments of the Institute of Geodesy. An obligatory research practice should be done in the frame of master’s degree qualification project, according to the specialization, and all students should complete both: practical and theoretical research. The total amount of educational and professional program - 90 ECTS credits, including general training cycle: - 6 cr., cycle of professional training - 84 cr.
Gained competence: - knowledge of scientific concepts, theories and techniques necessary to understand the principles of functionality of modern specialized GIS software and hardware;
- the ability to demonstrate deep knowledge and skills when conducting experiments, data collecting, modeling and analysis of the results, to think systematically and to apply creativity for the formation of innovative ideas in geodesy and land management;
- knowledge of theories of field and aerospace surveing, remote sensing and laser scanning data processing for creating and updating cartographic materials and preparing them for printing;
- the ability to apply methods for collecting, analysis and structuring information for scientific researches in geoinformatics.
- to implement relevant experimental researches using research skills in professional fields;
- to use the standardized terminology and expressions in the field of Geoinformatics;
- digital image processing using environments of special software and GIS applications;
- creating and designing specialized GIS for their operation as part of information systems for different purposes and territorial coverage;
- organization of modern methods of researches for processing geodata and evaluation of software effectiveness;
- the ability to collect, store, storage, processing and analyzing geospatial and topographical data;
- maintenance and management of information software of topographic and geodetic, mapping, land evaluation works and cadastral documentation;
- using the methods of analysis of geoimages, their transformation and use in scientific and practical activities.
- the ability to use different methods, including information technologies for effective communication on a professional and social levels;
- ability to demonstrate knowledge of professionally oriented disciplines of specialty;
- ability for self-learning and continuation of professional development;
- skills of interaction with other people, the ability to work in groups;
- ability of organization of own activities and effective time management.
Academic mobility: No, but mobility is encouraged and recognized in accordance with procedures ECTS
Work placement(s): An important aspect of master’s training of Geodesy and Land Management is the practice by the topic of master's thesis, which takes place in the laboratory of the Institute of Geodesy, surveing companies and departmental offices of engineering profile
Programme director: Ph.D. Chetverikov Borys, +380631671585, borys.v.chetverikov@lpnu.ua
Occupational profiles of graduates: Performs works on designing and creation of GIS of different directing for cartography, cadastre, urban planning, environmental protection, geology, hydrology and more. Implements introduction and operation of the above mentioned GIS. Creates information space for making smart management decisions based on geoinformation analysis. Conducts scientific researches in field of geomatics, land management and designing information systems. Can engage in teaching in higher education institutions, conduct advanced training of specialists of industrial sphere, manage scientific projects.
Access to further studies: Obtaining third (educational and scientific / educational and creative) level
Other program features: Some semantic modules can be taught in English; it is possible academic mobility and students exchange in the framework of international projects/grants, on the base of bilateral agreements between Lviv Polytechnic National University and educational Institutions of partner countries; there are opportunity to study abroad for the preparation of master's thesis (double Master degree).