Geomatics Division. School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics. Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment. University of Cape Town

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1 Geomatics Division School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Cape Town BSC (GEOMATICS) DEGREE PROGRAMME IN GEOMATICS HANDBOOK 2013 The latest version of this document is available on the Geomatics Programme website: Note: Information in the current Faculty Handbook ( The Green Book ) takes precedence over any information supplied in this document. In addition, courses, lecturers etc may change without notice within UCT rules and regulations. 0

2 GEOMATICS Geomatics is an applied science and a professional discipline. As an applied science it involves an integrated approach to the measurement, analysis, management, and display of geographic and other spatial data. As a professional discipline, geomaticians have specialist skills, knowledge, and understanding in order to provide services that meet the needs of society and which contribute to social and political stability, quality of life and the management of natural heritage and resources. Geomatics professionals may be involved in designing, conducting and managing activities relating to surveying, geography, information systems, land development and planning, law and commerce. Geomatics professionals use the latest satellite, laser, acoustic, and information technology and are continually branching into new challenging areas of specialisation, as the programme streams described below demonstrate. The School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics offers a number of streams in the BSc(Geomatics) degree. These are intended to provide graduates with a qualification that is flexible and allow entry into a number of different careers. Moreover, specialist knowledge of spatial information science and spatial data acquisition (a feature of all streams) provides a geomatics professional operating in another area of specialization (e.g. geology or environmental science) with an advantage over competitors. The four-year BSc (Geomatics) degree, awarded by the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, offers three streams within the degree programme, with some flexibility within these streams. The streams are: BSc(Geomatics) in Geoinformatics, a four year Geomatics degree with a third year major in one of the following Computer Science Environmental and Geographic Science Geology BSc(Geomatics) in Surveying, a four year geomatics, and surveying degree BSc(Geomatics) in Planning / Masters in City and Regional Planning (combined 5- year programme) in geomatics, surveying and planning Students wishing to specialise further may register for a Masters (or a Doctoral degree if a Masters degree has been attained) and join the large team of enthusiastic and multi-national postgraduate students. Entrance Merit Scholarships are available from the University of Cape Town for new postgraduate students. The closing date for applications is the 31 st November. This handbook is targeted at undergraduate students, and prospective postgraduate students should refer to the Geomatics web page for more details of postgraduate options. 1

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. STAFF Academic Staff: Support Staff: 3 2. RULES FOR ADMISSION TO DEGREE Minimum Admission Requirements Duration of Degree Curriculum Credit for and Exemption from Courses Progress Through the Degree Method of Assessment Supplementary Examinations Readmission Requirements Award of Degree Exemption From or Modification of Rules 5 3. GENERAL GEOMATICS PROGRAMME INFORMATION South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Details Aims of the Programme Outcomes of the Programme BSc(Geomatics) in Surveying Stream BSc (Geomatics) in Planning Stream BSc(Geomatics) in Geoinformatics Stream Integration and Inter-relationship of Courses Recommended Options Timetable Assessment Quality Control Bridging Programmes Articulation with Universities of Technology Budgeted costs in addition to fees ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR Calendar of Public and UCT Holidays Term Dates: COURSE SPECIFICATIONS: Courses offered in the Geomatics Programme FIELD WORK Practical Assignments: Vacation Employment: FINAL YEAR PROJECT MISCELLANEOUS Student Counsellors: Lecture Notes and other Course Material: Seminars: Course Evaluation: Computers and calculators: Insurance: Financial Assistance: Student Representation: Continue Your Studies 46 2

4 1. STAFF 1.1. Academic Staff: Mr S Hull, BSc (Survey), UKZN; MSc (Eng), UCT; PGCE, UNISA. Teaches introductory Geomatics, Surveying and GIS courses. Research interests in education, digital close-range photogrammetry, remote sensing and GIS. Room 508, fifth floor, Menzies Building. Dr G Sithole, BSc (Surveying) Hons UZ(Zim), MSc IGP ITC(NL), PhD TUDelft(NL), LSZ (Zim). Teaches photogrammetry, computer programming and numerical methods in geomatics. Research interests are in the areas of Laser Altimetry, Photogrammetry, Computing and 3D reconstruction. Fifth Floor, Menzies Building. Associate Professor Dr J Smit, BSc (Survey), Cape Town, PhD, Cape Town. Teaches advanced geographic information systems (GIS) photogrammetry and remote sensing. Research interests in spatial data infrastructures, earth observation and mapping sensor design. Room , Fifth Floor, Menzies Building. Associate Prof Smit is the current Head of the Geomatics Division. Associate Professor Dr. J F Whittal, BSc (Survey) Cape Town, MSc (Eng.) Cape Town, PhD Calgary. Teaches GPS, advanced surveying, cadastral surveying and land law. Research interests in land tenure and cadastral systems. Room 504.1, Fifth Floor, Menzies Building. Emeritus Professors Associate Professor Charles Merry: BSc (Surv) Cape Town, PhD New Brunswick, FAIG. Teaches geodesy, coordinate systems and least squares. Research interests in geoid modelling, co-ordinate transformations and precise GPS applications. Professor Heinz Rüther (Chair of Surveying): Dipl Ing Bonn, PhD Cape Town. Teaches adjustments of observations and precise engineering surveying. Research interests in precise engineering surveying, conventional and digital close-range photogrammetry and machine vision. Fifth Floor, Menzies Building. Part-Time: Mr Rodney Cronwright, BA MC & RP MBA Cape Town TRP (SA) MSA/TRP. Teaches land use planning and township design. Fifth Floor, Menzies Building 1.2. Support Staff: Ms Soraya Shaffie Mr Dirk Matthee Ms Mignon Wells Mr Sidney Smith Senior Secretary Principal Technical Officer Senior Technical Officer Laboratory Assistant 3

5 2. RULES FOR ADMISSION TO DEGREE 2.1. Minimum Admission Requirements Students are referred to the Faculty Handbook or the Faculty web page for information regarding the minimum admission requirements to the Programme Duration of Degree The Curriculum for the programme shall extend over not less than 4 academic years of study. The maximum length of the degree is six years Curriculum See sections Credit for and Exemption from Courses A candidate may be granted credit for and/or exemption from a course or courses in accordance with the provisions of Rules GB2 and GB3 (published in the General Rules for Bachelors Degrees section of Book 3: General Rules and Policies in the series of handbooks issued by the University), as the case may be Progress Through the Degree A candidate s academic year of study shall be determined on the basis of the year-level of the majority of the core and elective-core course credits for which he/she is registered in the year concerned Method of Assessment (a) Courses are assessed by formal examinations, by review or by satisfactory performance of the duly performed certificate (DP) requirements. If a course is assessed by formal examination or review, a student may be refused permission (DPR) to present himself/herself for the examination or review if he/she fails to satisfy the Senate that he/she has satisfactorily attended and duly performed the work of the class by the date set in the conditions for the award of a DP certificate. (b) (c) (d) (e) Assessment by formal examination may be by means of written and/or oral examinations, tutorials, class tests, term papers, notebooks or other course assignment. An external examiner is appointed for each course assessed by examination. A Duly Performed (DP) Certificate may be withheld unless (i) all parts of each project, tutorial and other assignments are completed to an acceptable standard and submitted for assessment at stipulated times; (ii) there is satisfactory attendance (as prescribed by Senate) and satisfactory participation in all sections of the course. In courses where the DP certificate constitutes the final result, the candidate is required to satisfy the assessor that he or she has satisfactory attended and duly performed the work of the class by the date set in the conditions for the award of a DP certificate. The result is published as an ungraded pass (PA) or duly performed certificate refused (DPR). Assessment by review consists of a review by the internal examiner(s) of the course work completed by means of written and/or oral class tests, tutorials, term papers, notebooks or other course assignments. 4

6 2.7. Supplementary Examinations BSc IN GEOMATICS - PROGRAMME HANDBOOK Senate may permit a candidate to take a supplementary examination in the course END1017F/S and END1018S/F. A candidate will not be permitted to take a supplementary examination in any other course offered by a department established in the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment. Senate may permit a candidate to take a supplementary examination in any course offered by a department other than a department established in the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment. MAM1017F/S, MAM1018S/F, MAM1000W, PHY1031F, PHY1032S and GEO1009F will only offer supplementary examinations to students who achieve marks in the range 45-49%. No supplementary examinations for students achieving 44% and below will be considered Readmission Requirements The readmission requirements have been recently changed and students are advised to consult the Faculty Handbook for details of the readmission criteria Award of Degree The degree may be awarded with Honours or First Class Honours. This is calculated on a weighted credit average with the fourth year counting 4 times as much as the first year, the third year three times, etc Exemption From or Modification of Rules Any exemption or deviation from the rules requires the approval of Senate. WORK SMART: Put in the hours Each course is given a credit weighting and the degree programme totals 576 credits. As the programme is conducted over four years, 144 credits should be passed each year. Each credit is equivalent to 10 hours of work for the average student, and hence a 24 credit course should take up 240 hours for the average student. The total number of hours for the degree is 576x10 = A UCT semester is composed of 12 weeks, and a simple calculation will show that the average student is required to spend at least 60 hours per week on coursework. To translate this into something meaningful: in full-time employment, a usual working week is 37.5 hours. It is therefore imperative to begin working at the pace of 60 hours per week from week 1 as it is virtually impossible to make up for lost time later on Work as a Team..All students are encouraged to swap contact details in order to facilitate communication during the year. Remember that you are one of a team! Ask for help Lecturers and tutors are there to help, don t be shy 5

7 3. GENERAL GEOMATICS PROGRAMME INFORMATION The BSc (Geomatics) degree with streams of Surveying and Geoinformatics is presented as a fouryear full-time programme. The BSc(Geomatics) in Planning / Masters in City and Regional Planning is a five-year combined degree South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) Details The appropriate National Standards Body in which the programme falls is that of NSB12 Physical Planning and Construction. The BSc in Geomatics is a Level 7 (480 credits) qualification in terms of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Aims of the Programme The programme aims to provide graduates for the geomatics, spatial information, surveying and related industries. Graduates of the Programme are expected to be equipped with practical and technical skills as well as theoretical knowledge for a broad range of activities relating to the acquisition, management, analysis and representation of spatial data. The programmes meet the educational requirements for registration with the South African Council of Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) as a Professional Surveyor, or the South African Council for Town and Regional Planning (SACTRP). The categories of registration for which the student will be eligible to register will depend on the BSc (Geomatics) stream completed: BSc(Geomatics) in Geoinformatics: Professional Photogrammetric Surveyor (PLATO) Professional Geoinformatics Practitioner (PLATO) BSc(Geomatics) in Surveying: Professional Land Surveyor (PLATO) Professional Engineering Surveyor (PLATO) Professional Photogrammetric Surveyor (PLATO) Professional Geoinformatics Practitioner (PLATO) BSc(Geomatics) in Planning / Masters in City and Regional Planning: Professional Land Surveyor (PLATO) with the addition of APG4001S (Geodesy) Professional Town and Regional Planner (SACTRP) PLATO: SACTRP: Outcomes of the Programme The cross-field and general outcomes of the programme are listed below in outcomes based format as required for the registration of the Programme with SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority). Cross-field outcomes are outcomes expected of a wide range of qualifications at Level 7, but particularly technical qualifications leading to a recognised profession. General outcomes are expected of a graduate of this particular programme. Cross-field Outcomes: The graduate is critically aware of his/her responsibility and the contribution he/she can make as an individual to the advance and well-being of society and the protection and management of the environment. He/she can judge the impact of Geomatics related activities on society and environment. 6

8 The graduate understands the role in and contribution of Geomatics with respect to relevant disciplines and professions. The graduate is aware of the relevance of independent learning in a rapidly developing world. Independent learning skills towards the maintenance of a high level of competence are developed. The graduate has developed communication skills, both orally and in writing, to communicate adequately with clients, decision makers, experts from other disciplines and the community at large. The graduate is able to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multi-disciplinary environments with the potential to lead and act responsibly in critical situations. The graduate is critically aware of the need to act professionally and ethically. To take responsibility and to exercise judgment commensurate with knowledge and experience General Outcomes: Upon completion of the Geomatics Programme, the graduate has knowledge of and competence in: Standard and advanced tasks in all sub-disciplines of surveying, mensuration and geoinformation, including the use of computer packages for computation, modelling, simulation and information. Applicable standards, codes of practice and legislation related to the profession Assessment of diverse Geomatics problems, the design of methods of acquiring, processing, managing, analysing and communicating of spatial data Design and coding of computer packages for computation, modelling, simulation and information as required for the solution of Geomatics problems Identification, interpretation, analysis and application of all laws relevant on Geomatics problems and their solution. Design, planning, execution and reporting of complex Geomatics projects 3.4. BSc(Geomatics) in Surveying Stream This is the traditional degree upon which the programme was built in the 1930's, and it's design is similar to other engineering degrees on offer in the Faculty. This stream permits you to register with PLATO as a Professional Land Surveyor or another area of specialisation. A surveyor is likely to specialise in one or more of the following: cadastral surveying - surveying and planning of property ownership. This is the discipline in which most professional surveyors specialise; engineering surveying - work on large engineering projects and apply highly specialised knowledge of physics, mathematics and statistics to different surveying tasks; geodetic surveying - this generally involves highly specialised knowledge and many geodetic surveyors apply high precision satellite surveying principles. 7

9 hydrographic surveying - this involves offshore work mapping the sea bed and performing geophysical surveys; topographic surveying - this often involves aerial photogrammetry (mapping by applying maths equations to photographs) and satellite remote sensing; geographic information systems - this is an essential component of all surveying business. cartography - the making of maps, and more recently the use of 3-d computer graphics to model, present and communicate different phenomena; land management - land is fundamental to human existence, and surveyors have been involved in managing land for centuries. Africa desperately needs surveyors and many of our graduates work internationally. Career opportunities exist in small private practices, aerial survey companies, offshore survey companies, mining houses and government. This is an ideal career for a person who enjoys mathematics, would like to spend some time working outdoors and have a great deal of independence in their day to day work. Moreover, one can work for oneself as a one-person business, join a large international corporation, or work for government. Curriculum: Programme Convenor: Dr G Sithole (Room 5.06) First Year Core Courses Number Course Credits CSC1017F Python programming for engineers 16 APG1016F Geomatics I 18 GEO1009F Introduction to Earth and Environmental Sciences 18 MAM1017F Engineering Mathematics A 16 MAM1018S Engineering Mathematics B 16 STA1000S Statistics 18 Elective 36 Total credits 138 Second Year Core Courses, Number Course Credits APG2014S Geomatics II 24 APG2015F Geographic Information Systems I 24 APG2016W Surveying I 24 APG2017X Basic Survey Camp 4 APG2018X Geographic Information Systems Camp 4 MAM2083F Vector Calculus for Engineers A 16 MAM2084S Vector Calculus for Engineers B 16 PHY1031F Physics of Natural Systems I 18 PHY1032S Physics of Natural Systems II 18 APG2019X Practical Training I Total credits 148 Third Year Core Courses, Number Course Credits APG3011S Geographic Information Systems II 24 APG3012S Geomatics III 24 APG3013F Numerical Methods in Geomatics 16 APG3014X Control Survey Camp 4 APG3016C Surveying II 12 APG3017D Surveying III 12 APG3027Z Cadastral Survey and Registration Projects 24 APG3033W Land and Cadastral Survey Law 16 CON2027F Real Property Law 16 APG3015X Practical Training I 8

10 Total credits 148 Fourth Year Core Courses Number Course Credits APG4001S Geodesy. 24 APG4002Z Land Use Planning and Township Design 16 APG4003Z Geomatics Project 40 APG4005F Engineering Surveying and Adjustment 18 APG4006S Geomatics Practice and Land Management 12 APG4010X APG4011F MEC4042Z Geoinformatics Camp Geoinformatics IV Industrial Management CHE3062S Professional Communication Studies 12 Total credits BSc (Geomatics) in Planning Stream This stream makes it possible for a student to be awarded a BSc(Geomatics) after four years of study and a Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) in their 5 th year. Graduates will qualify to register as a professional with the South African Council of South African Town and Regional Planners (TRP(SA)). Students complete three years of the BSc(Geomatics) in Surveying core courses, the fourth year is a combined Planning / Geomatics programme and, finally, they complete the Planning programme in their fifth year. The combined geomatics and planning degrees constitute an excellent qualification for a career in town and regional planning. Planners continually work with spatial information, often with cadastral surveying information. Moreover, in practice, planners who can use GIS to do modelling, analysis and scenario simulation have an edge over those who cannot. Use of GIS in much the same way that spreadsheets have been used to do simulations is increasingly becoming a requirement of the services that planners supply to their clients. Curriculum: First, Second and Third Year Core Courses are as in the Surveying Stream Fourth Year Core Courses Number Course Credits APG4003Z* Geomatics Project 40 APG4010X APG411F Geoinformatics Camp Geomatics IV 4 24 APG4020F Planning Theory and Practice 8 APG4021F Urban Infrastructure 12 APG4022F Planning Project A 32 APG4023S Urban Economic Development Processes 12 APG4024S Planning and Governmental Systems 12 APG4025S # Regulatory and Legal Framework 12 APG4028F Aspects of City Design 12 APG4029F Natural Systems 12 Total credits 156 *APG4003Z to be co-supervised by Geomatics and Planning academic staff #APG4025S may be omitted and substituted with other options by those students not continuing with the Fifth Year i.e. exiting with the BSc (Geomatics) in Planning only Planning courses substituted by Geomatics courses: APG4026S Planning Project B 32 APG4035F Planning Techniques 12 APG4027S Planning Techniques II 12 Fifth Year MCRP Core Courses

11 3.6. BSc(Geomatics) in Geoinformatics Stream Currently this stream provides a foundation in surveying, GIS, remote sensing, mathematics, land law and land management. Students choose a third year level major subject in another area of specialisation in the Science Faculty. Currently the programme allows for a major in Computer Science, Environmental and Geographic Science or Geology. These specialisations allow for some exciting career opportunities. A recent graduate with a computer science major has chosen a career in developing software applications related to the location of cell phones for a variety of business and government applications. The combination of computer science and the geomatics programme courses are an ideal education for this - and the work is more challenging and exciting than most other IT development projects. Moreover, it's lucrative! Other graduates with computer science majors have worked in developing GIS applications and GIS software. Others work in general IT positions or for IT management consultants. Many have found that GIS is increasingly becoming part of business information systems. So, one has the flexibility to work in computer science and management aspects of the spatial information (SI) industry or outside of it, and one can move in and out of the SI industry over time. A BSc(Geomatics) with a major in environmental and geographic science (EGS) provides opportunities in areas such as environmental consultancy, a GIS specialist, environmental lawyer (at present some further study will be required), training and education, or an environmental scientist. In fact the degree qualifies one for almost any environmental career. The "hard" foundation geomatics components characteristic of an engineering degree such as mathematics, statistics, surveying, remote sensing, spatial analysis and land law are an ideal complement to an EGS major. A person with a BSc(Geomatics) with a major in geology is very well qualified for a career analysing and managing geological information. These skills and knowledge are very much in demand by mining and mineral exploration corporations and by independent mining information consultancies. Good mineral analysis is valuable! The spatial statistics, analysis and modelling components in the GIS courses and the remote sensing components provide a geologist with a qualification that gives them an edge over many others in their discipline. A Geoinformatics stream graduate may soon be able to register as a professional practitioner. A Geoinformatics category for registration with the South African Council of Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) is currently being formulated. Bachelor of Science in Geomatics : Geoinformatics Stream [EB019APG11] Computer Science or Environmental and Geographical Science Major A candidate shall complete approved courses of a value not less than 576 credits and shall comply with the prescribed curriculum requirements. Students must choose a core elective option, which must be approved by the Programme Convener. First Year Core Courses Number Course Credits CSC1017F Python Programming for Engineers orcsc1015f Computer Science IA (those taking CSC major) APG1016F Geomatics I GEO1009F Introduction to Earth and Environmental Sciences MAM1017F Engineering Mathematics A MAM1018S Engineering Mathematics B STA1000S Statistics Elective Elective Core (eg 2nd Semester Computer Science, 1st year EGS)18 Total credits per year

12 Second Year Core Courses Number Course Credits APG2014S Geomatics II APG2015F Geographic Information Systems I APG2016W Surveying I APG2017X Basic Survey Camp... 4 APG2018X Geographic Information Systems Camp... 4 MAM2083F Vector Calculus for Engineers A MAM2084S Linear Algebra and DEs for Engineers PHY1031F Physics of Natural Systems A PHY1032S Physics of Natural Systems B APG2019X Practical Training I... 0 Total credits per year Third Year Core Courses Number Course Credits APG3011S Geographic Information Systems II APG3012S Geomatics III APG3013F Numerical Methods in Geomatics APG3016C Surveying II APG3027Z Cadastral Survey & Registration Projects CON2027F Real Property Law APG3015X Practical Training II... 0 Elective core (2nd Year Computer Science or EGS) Total credits per year Fourth Year Core Courses Number Course Credits APG4002Z Land Use Planning & Township Design APG4003Z GeomaticsProject APG4006S Geomatics Practice & Land Management APG4010X Geoinformatics Camp... 4 APG4011F Geomatics IV CHE3062S Professional Communication Studies MEC4042Z Industrial Management... 8 Elective Core (e.g. 3rd Year Computer Science or EGS) Total credits per year Elective Courses Students must take a sufficient number of elective courses which, together with the core and elective core courses, will comprise a total of not less than 576 credits. A list of recommended electives is given below. It should be noted that timetable clashes might prevent the student from taking some of these courses, and that some of them have prerequisites not listed here. Bachelor of Science in Geomatics : Geoinformatics Stream Major in Geology [EB019APG11] A candidate shall complete approved courses of a value not less than 576 credits and shall comply with the prescribed curriculum requirements. Students must choose a core elective option, which must be approved by the Programme Convener. First Year Core Courses Number Course Credits CSC1015F Computer Science I A APG1016F Geomatics I GEO1009F Introduction to Earth and Environmental Sciences MAM1017F Engineering Mathematics A MAM1018S Engineering Mathematics B CEM1000W Chemistry GEO1006S Introduction to Minerals, Rocks & Structures Total credits per year Second Year Core Courses Number Course Credits APG2014S Geomatics II APG2016W Surveying I APG2017X Basic Survey Camp... 4 MAM2083F Vector Calculus for Engineers A MAM2084S Linear Algebra and DEs for Engineers PHY1031F Physics of Natural Systems A PHY1032S Physics of Natural Systems B STA1000S Statistics GEO2001F Mineralogy & Crystallography APG2019X Practical Training I... 0 Total credits per year Third Year Core Courses Number Course Credits 11

13 APG2015F Geographic Information Systems I APG2018X Geographic Information Systems Camp... 4 APG3011S Geographic Information Systems II APG3012S Geomatics III APG3013F Numerical Methods in Geomatics APG3016C Surveying II APG3027Z Cadastral Survey & Registration Projects CON2027F Real Property Law GEO2004S Physical Geology APG3015X Practical Training II... 0 Total credits per year BSc IN GEOMATICS - PROGRAMME HANDBOOK Fourth Year Core Courses Number Course Credits APG4002Z Land Use Planning & Township Design APG4003Z Research Project APG4006S Geomatics Practice & Land Management APG4010X Geoinformatics Camp... 4 APG4011F Geomatics IV CHE3062S Professional Communication Studies GEO3001F Stratigraphy & Economic Geology GEO3005F Petrology & Structural Geology MEC4042Z Industrial Management... 8 Total credits per year Elective Courses Students must take a sufficient number of elective courses which, together with the core and elective core courses, will comprise a total of not less than 576 credits. A typical programme of elective core courses for the CSC and EGS majors in this stream is given below. It should be noted that timetable clashes may prevent the student from taking some of these courses. Major in Computer Science [EBE019APG11] First Year Courses Number Course Credits CSC1015F Computer Science CSC1016F Computer Science Second Year Courses CSC2001F Computer Science CSC2002S Computer Science Third Year Courses Number Course Credits CSC3002F Computer Science CSC3003S Computer Science Major in Environmental and Geographical Science [EBE019APG11] First Year Courses Number Course Credits GEO1009F Introduction to Earth & Environmental Sciences EGS1003S Geography, Development & Environment Third Year Courses Number Course Credits EGS2013F The Physical Environment EGS2014S Contemporary Urban Challenges Fourth Year Courses Number Course Credits EGS3020F Environmental Change & Challenge or EGS3021F Sustainability & the Environment EGS3012S Atmospheric Science oregs3022s Geographic Thought Major in Geoinformatics (for Science students only) [EBE019APG11] First Year Core Courses Number Course Credits CSC1015F Computer Science I A APG1016F Geomatics I MAM1000W Mathematics I or MAM1004F Mathematics STA1000S Statistics Total credits per year

14 Note: One year of mathematics (MAM100W) is required. Alternatively, one semester of mathematics (MAM1004F) and one semester of statistics (STA1000S or equivalent) will suffice. Second Year Core Courses Number Course Credits APG2015F Geographic Information Systems I APG2018X Geographic Information Systems Camp... 4 APG2026F Elementary Surveying APG3012S Geomatics III Total credits per year Third Year Core Courses Number Course Credits APG3011S Geographic Information Systems II APG4010X Geoinformatics Camp... 4 APG4011F Geomatics IV Total credits per year Integration and Inter-relationship of Courses The Geomatics degree equips the graduate with a wide range of skills for a broad band of vocations in the built environment, the earth sciences, administration and government and, to a lesser extent, in the business world. The traditional objective of the survey degree has been fully incorporated into the new geomatics degree and the geomatics graduate who does the stream in surveying will be accepted for articles and subsequent registration as a professional surveyor in any/all of the following categories: professional land surveyor, professional engineering surveyor, professional photogrammetric surveyor, and geo-information professional. Geomatics is cross disciplinary to a high degree and finds, in addition to the traditional survey related functions, application in the earth sciences, medicine, heritage management, and information technology. The central themes of the Geomatics degree, which are the acquisition, management, analysis and presentation of spatial data, prepare the graduate for these multi-disciplinary activities. Moreover, the stream in Geoinformatics has been introduced as it offers a variety of career options. The structure of the syllabus and the interrelationship between the courses reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the programme and degree. The courses are grouped in five categories: Science, Geomatics, Surveying, Land Law and Management. The Geomatics and Surveying courses are based on, or run concurrently with, courses in computer science, mathematics and physics. The theoretical base provided by these courses is essential for the understanding and development of competence in all-technical aspects of surveying and geomatics. Land law and management courses prepare the graduate for a professional and business career in geomatics related vocations. The lower level courses of the Geomatics component of the degree are designed to give students from other departments and faculties an opportunity to incorporate the area of geo-information and spatial data into their programmes. Students from programmes in environmental and geographical sciences, geology, zoology, botany, archaeology, civil engineering, computer science, architecture and planning can add value to their programmes by attending these geomatics courses. Entrance level survey courses are offered to civil engineering and construction management students, but students from the above listed programmes would equally benefit from attending the introductory survey course. 13

15 3.8. Recommended Options BSc IN GEOMATICS - PROGRAMME HANDBOOK Students must take a sufficient number of optional courses which, together with the core and coreelective courses, will comprise a total of not less than 576 credits. Note that no student in the faculty may graduate with less than 576 credits and it is the student s responsibility to manage the attainment of credits through the programme. A list of recommended options is given on the registration forms. It should be noted that timetable clashes might prevent the student from taking some of these courses, and that some of them have prerequisites not listed. Students in the Geoinformatics stream have limited choice as to options as these are dictated by the major chosen from the Science Faculty (Geology, Environmental and Geographical Science, or Computer Science) Timetable Timetables for the second, third and fourth years of study are available on the web page: and hardcopies are made available at registration. Note that these are subject to change. Students should further note that these include core courses only. If a clash of lectures occurs, as in the event of a repeated course and a concession form signed by both course convenors, there is likely to be a clash in the exam timetable. This may result in the student writing one exam directly after the other not an easy environment to perform at your best. Changes in lecture timetables are difficult due to the centralized timetabling and venue management system. Change of exam timetable can be facilitated in a case when all registered students and course convenor sign for the change and in the event that a suitable venue can be found on the specified day and time. Repeat changes of timetable will not be accommodated, and there is no guarantee that any suggested change will be accommodated. PLEASE NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure that no timetable (i.e. lectures and examinations) clashes occur with your choice of optional courses. Clashes of lecture time usually mean a clash of examination slot as the examination timetable is designed using the lecture slot allocations Assessment (a) Structure Examinations are set for most courses in the curriculum, and generally weight 50-70% of the final mark. There are two examination blocks in the academic year, at the end of each teaching semester. Courses with an F code are examined in May/June, those with an S or W code are examined in October/November, and those with a Z code at any time of the year. Half semester (or quarter) courses are coded A, B, C, and D indicating the quarter in which they are held. A and B courses are examined in June, while C and D courses are examined in November. Other contributions to the year mark may be made up from practical and tutorial assignments, seminars, and tests. Courses with an X code are generally camps/projects and are not assessed by examination. There is a requirement for at least 50% of the material counting towards the final mark to be externally examined. Usually the externally examined portion comprises the final examination, but on occasion it will include material from the work assessed during the academic year. In this event, assignments will be required to be returned to the course convenor for external examination purposes. The permission of Senate is required in cases where coursework exceeds 50% of the year total, in the event that this requirement cannot be met. Candidates who successfully complete each course shall obtain a pass in one of the four classes as follows: First Class - 75% and above Upper Second Class - 70% to 74% Lower Second Class - 60% to 69% 14

16 Third Class - 50% to 59% BSc IN GEOMATICS - PROGRAMME HANDBOOK (b) Maintaining of standards and examinations The standards of courses are maintained at a high level by the appointment of external examiners for each course. External examiners are selected on the basis of their prominence in their respective fields and are thus usually drawn where possible from the ranks of academics at other institutions, or senior managers in industry. Their role is to monitor the relevance of the examination papers to course syllabuses; clarity and standard of examination papers; and standard and fairness of assessment. (c) Examiners reports External examiners may submit directly to the Dean of the Faculty confidential reports, in which they comment on the syllabuses, the standard of teaching and the performance of students and highlight potential problem areas and make recommendations for improvements. Examiners are also required to present feedback reports to programme committees Quality Control (a) Internal programme assessment To ensure that the highest academic standards are maintained, the structure and contents of courses are regularly reviewed, updated and developed. Changes in emphasis are interpretation of both Academic and Professional advances and developments are closely monitored and where necessary, refinements and improvement to courses are implemented. The Programme Committee plays an integral role in course restructuring and design and has representation from the student body, senior course convenors, representatives from the professional bodies, external examiners, service course convenors, and the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED). The programme committee assesses student feedback, in particular the course evaluation questionnaires. Final proposals are then put before the Faculty Board for consideration and approval prior to implementation. b) External Programme Assessment The Education Advisory Committee of the South African Professional Surveyors and Technical Surveyors Organisation (PLATO) conducts investigations to decide on the acceptance of higher education qualifications for professional registration in various categories of specialisation. This committee is established by the Professional Land Surveyors and Technical Surveyors Act No.40 of 1984 and has the following constitution of members appointed by the Minister, namelya) one person nominated by the Senate of each university which offers a degree course in surveying, who shall be a professor or lecturer in surveying at such university; b) two persons nominated by the Minister of National Education from persons in full-time service of every technikon or college providing instruction in surveying; c) one person nominated by the Minister of National Education from persons in the service of the State; d) one member of the council appointed in terms of section 3 (2) (a), (b), (c), (d), or (e), nominated by the council; e) one member of the council appointed in terms of section 3 (2) (i), nominated by the council; f) the president of the council g) on professional surveyor in the service of the State. The member in terms of a) from the Geomatics Programme at UCT is Emeritus Prof Heinz Ruther. Each member of the EAC also has an alternate who is Associate Professor J F Whittal from the Geomatics Programme at UCT. The EAC meets a minimum of once a year. 15

17 In terms of professional accreditation of university degrees, the functions of the EAC are to investigate whether the syllabi of instruction prescribed and the standard of training provided by the university for a degree in geomatics/surveying comply with the requirements for registration as a professional land/engineering/photogrammetric surveyor in training or a geo-information professional in training. The registration criteria are also re-assessed from time to time so as to keep abreast of trends nationally and internationally Bridging Programmes The ASPECT Programme The Academic Support Programme for Engineering in Cape Town (ASPECT) is designed for students who matriculate from schools that have not prepared them adequately for tertiary study, particularly those from the ex- DET school system. The Programme is intended to provide an environment that is sensitive to students' academic and other needs. The curriculum is planned so that the degree should take five years to complete. The Programme begins a few days before registration to allow for introduction and orientation to the University and the courses that will be studied can be accommodated. Students interested in partaking in this programme should consult the ASPECT Programme Convenor Articulation with Universities of Technology Transferees must hold a National Diploma in Surveying and must have obtained: (a) An average of at least 70% in all prescribed final year Technikon subjects (b) A minimum of 75% for Mathematics II at the Technikon (c) A minimum of 70% for Physics I at the Technikon Students who satisfy the criteria listed above may be granted 144 credits (for the first year) and be exempted from the courses: APG1016F, APG2016W, APG2017X, APG2019X, CHE3062S, PHY1031F, PHY1032S. Such students will be required to take the following courses (or their equivalents) in their first year of registration: Number Course Credits CSC1017F Python Programming for Engineers 16 GEO1009F Introduction to Earth and Environmental Science 18 MAM1017F Engineering Mathematics A 16 MAM1018S Engineering Mathematics B 16 APG2014S Geomatics II 24 APG2015F Geographical Information Systems 24 APG2018X Geographical Information Systems Camp 4 Plus optional courses to make up 144 credits. After completing the above courses, students will be required to complete the prescribed Third and Fourth years of study Budgeted costs in addition to fees Year of study Items Approximated cost 2 nd Programmable Calculator year Available at Sharp: Observatory R500 Boots with ankle support R800 3 rd year Fieldwork clothing, hats, water bottles etc R300 4 th year Thesis production R500 16

18 4. ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR Calendar of Public and UCT Holidays New Year s Day 01 January Sax Appeal Day 07 February Human Rights Day 21 March Good Friday 29 March Easter Monday (Family Day) 01 April Freedom Day 27 April Workers Day 01 May Youth Day 16 June National Women s Day 09 August Heritage Day 24 September Day of Reconciliation 16 December Christmas Day 25 December Day of Goodwill 26 December When any of the holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a public holiday Term Dates: 1 st Quarter: 11 February to 20 March 1 st Vacation: 21 March to 01 April 2nd. Quarter: 02 April to 07 June Graduation: Mid-Year Vac: 08 June to 14 July 3 rd Quarter: 15 July to 30 August Sept. Vac: 31 August to 08 September 4 th Quarter: 09 September to 17 December Graduation Week: 17

19 5. COURSE SPECIFICATIONS: Courses offered in the Geomatics Programme COURSE GEOMATICS 1 CREDITS: 18 COURSE CODE APG1016F LEVEL: 1 COMPULSORY PRE-REQUISITES/ CO- REQUISITES APG1015S or CSC1015F or equivalent CONVENOR Mr S Hull (Room 5.08) LECTURERS Mr S Hull (Room 5.08), A.Prof J Whittal (Room 504.1), Mr D Matthee (Room 5.32) TEACHING Mr D Matthee (Room 5.32) ASSISTANTS LECTURE GTL TIME: 3 rd lecture M-F TUT/PRAC VENUE: EM6 TIME: Monday 6 th -8 th STUDENT WORKLOAD AIMS OUTCOMES SYLLABUS ASSESSMENT PRESCRIBED RECOMMENDED TEACHING/LEARNIN G METHODS Hours Formal contact (lectures) 60 Directed learning (tutorials) 30 Individual learning and assessment 90 Total Workload 180 Introduction to geomatics, principles of measurement science, geometry of spatial measurement, spatial data, reference systems and datums, coordinate systems, projections, spatial computations on the plane, surveying principles and instrumentation, representation of spatial data in two dimensions, interpretation of maps and plans in three dimensions, surveying software, spreadsheets, introduction to fields of geomatics and integrated systems. After completing this module the student should be able to: place geomatics into the overall framework of engineering and science; understand the role and relevance of Geomatics in society and environment; understand spatial relationships; conduct basic measurements and reductions; perform basic computations using a variety of methods including hand calculation, use of hand calculators, use of spreadsheets, and through design and writing of simple programmes; understand the fundamental principles of measurement science Introduction to geomatics, principles of measurement science, spatial data, reference systems and datums, coordinate systems, projections, spatial computations on the plane, surveying principles and instrumentation, representation of spatial data in two dimensions, interpretation of maps and plans in three dimensions, surveying software, spreadsheets, and basic programming, introduction to fields of geomatics and integrated systems Weighting Course Work: Practicals & Assignments 25% Tests 20% Examination: One 3-hour examination 55% DP Requirement: Completion of all assignments. Writing of all tests. A subminimum of 35% in Tests. Sub-minimum of 40% in the exam course reader Equipment: degree transparent protractor with degree numbering in a clockwise direction. 2. Scale rule with the following scales: 1:25, 1:50, 1:100, 1:125, 1:150, 1:200. The scale rule is not to be used to draw straight lines cm length ruler mm lead pencil (clutch pencil) Calculation pad blue-squared paper with squares of 6mm size (e.g. Waltons Ref W75). By the start of second year in Geomatics you will be expected to have a programmable calculator. If you can, you should consider purchasing one after information on types and requirements has been covered in class. It is an essential tool for fieldwork and calculations for assignments. You will not be allowed to use this in examinations (except certain courses in third year), and so you need to keep the scientific calculator you have now for that purpose. course reader Lectures; tutorial, practicals and assignments weekly. 18

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21 COURSE GEOMATICS II CREDITS: 24 COURSE CODE APG2014S LEVEL: 2 COMPULSORY PRE-REQUISITES/ APG1015F/S or CSC1015F, APG1016F/S, MAM2083F/S CO-REQUISITES CONVENOR TBC (Room 504.3) LECTURERS TBC (Room 504.3) TEACHING ASSISTANTS LECTURE VENUE: Refer to timetable TIME: 4 th lecture M-F TUT/PRAC VENUE: GTL TIME: Tue 6 th -8 th STUDENT WORKLOAD Hours Formal contact (lectures) 60 Practicals & assignments: 80 Individual learning and assessment: 100 Total Workload 240 AIMS This course builds further upon the introduction to co-ordinate systems provided in Geomatics I, and extends it to cover adjustments, 3-D co-ordinate systems and time variations. The student is also introduced to the method of least squares as a means of solving over-determined systems of equations, with applications in co-ordinate transformations. OUTCOMES SYLLABUS ASSESSMENT PRESCRIBED RECOMMENDED TEACHING/ LEARNING METHODS LINKS On completion of this course the student should have a good understanding of the complexities of co-ordinate systems and be able to make informed choices of a suitable co-ordinate system. The student should be able to carry out transformations and least squares parametric adjustments. Introduction to error theory and error propagation, method of least-squares - parametric case, software applications in Geomatics. Two-dimensional co-ordinate systems; motions of the Earth; time; satellite orbits; three-dimension co-ordinate systems. Datum surfaces. Weighting Course Work: Practicals 25% Test 15% Examination: One 3-hour examination 60% With a sub-minimum of 40% on the exam paper Wells, DE & Krakiwsky, EJ: The Method of Least Squares. Smith, JR: Basic Geodesy. Lectures; practicals and assignments. 20

22 COURSE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS I CREDITS: 24 COURSE CODE APG2015F LEVEL: 2 COMPULSORY PRE-REQUISITES/ CSC1015F or APG1015F/S, MAM1017F/S and STA1000S, CO-REQUISITES CONVENOR Mr S Hull (Room 5.08) LECTURERS Mr S Hull (Room 5.08), Mr N Lindenberg (Room 5.19), Mr T Slingsby (Room5.19) TEACHING Ms M Wells (Room 5.07) ASSISTANTS LECTURE VENUE: GTL TIME: 4 th lecture M-F TUT/PRAC VENUE: GCL TIME: FRI 6 th -8 th STUDENT WORKLOAD AIMS OUTCOMES SYLLABUS ASSESSMENT PRESCRIBED RECOMMENDED TEACHING/ LEARNING METHODS LINKS Hours Formal contact (lectures) 60 Directed learning (tutorials) 86 Individual learning and assessment : 94 Total Workload 240 To provide knowledge and skills in the fundamental concepts of geographic information systems. After completing this module students should be able to demonstrate understanding and skills in the theory and practice underlying: basic cartography, spatial data & databases, map projections, GIS data input, and GIS analysis. GIS concepts, cartographic basics, coordinate systems & map projections, vector & raster data, topology, GIS and relational database theory, GIS data input, geocoding, remote sensing theory, vector & raster GIS analysis. Weighting Course Work: Practicals/Assignments 25% Tests 20% Examination: One 3-hour examination 55% (sub-minimum mark of 40% in the examination) DP Requirements: Completion of all practical assignments with a minimum average of 40% and to the satisfaction of the course convenor, and a minimum test average of 35%. Examination requirement: Sub-minimum of 40% in examination course reader Lo, C.P., Yeung, A.K.W Concepts and Techniques of Geographic Information Systems; Maguire, Goodchild and Rhind 1991 Geographical Information Systems 1 st ed.; Longley, Maguire, Goodchild and Rhind, Geographical Information Systems 2 nd ed.; de Mers, M N 2005 Geographic Information Systems 3 rd ed.; Maling D.H Coordinate Systems and Map Projections 2nd Ed. Lectures, seminars, practicals, assignments and self-study using internet resources and GIS software. 21