Diploma Level 1 Modules

Level 1 starts off with the basics of information Technology, Geography and GIS. Mathematics, Statistics and Physics are also included in the first level modules and will be offered as applied sciences.

P=Practical | O= Online | M=Mixed

Module Name	Method*	Credits
Applied Mathematics for GISc	M	12
Basic Statistics for GISc	M	12
Physical Science for GISc	M	12
Introduction to Information	O	10
Introduction to Geo-information Science	O	8
Introduction to Human, Physical and Environmental Geography	O	7
Practical Geography	P	5
Map Use and Evaluation	O	5
Practical Map Work	P	5
GIS Basics	P	4

Diploma Level 2 Modules

Candidates will learn about working with spatial data, data structures, data quality and map design. Candidates will learn how to capture data using a GPS or conventional surveying instruments.

P=Practical | O= Online | M=Mixed

Module Name	Method*	Credits
Principles of Map Design	O	12
Introduction to Database Management Systems	O	12
GPS and Land Surveying	O	11
Spatial Data Models	O	10
Projections and Coordinate Systems	O	9
Data Quality and Standards	O	8
Data Manipulation	O	8
OR Advanced Analysis and Map Design	P	4
Data Editing and Standards	P	4
Basic GPS Knowledge	P	3
GIS Data Structures for Data Acquisition	P	2
Designing Maps	P	2
Spatial and Attribute Data Transfer Methods	P	2
Building a Spatial Database	P	2
Map Projections	P	1

Diploma Level 3 Modules

Level 3 is more challenging and will focus on topics in advanced analysis. Candidates will also have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, by designing a practical GIS project.

Module Name	Method*	Credits
GISc&T Ethics and Law	O	16
Data Considerations for Map Design	O	16
Analytical Methods	O	12
Introduction to Programming	O	11
Terrain Analysis	O	10
Remote Sensing	O	10
OR Advanced Analysis and Map Design	P	4
Introduction to Geo-processing Scripts using Python	P	3
Topics in Advanced Spatial Analysis	P	2
Terrain Analysis Practical	P	2
Practical Applications of Remote Sensing	P	2
Sharing GIS content on the Web	P	2