DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS (Under Private Study) Organised by DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY SCHOOL OF EARTH AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS

THE UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS A Legacy of more than 150 years The University of Madras will be entering 158 th year of its establishment in 2015-2016. The University of Madras, organized in the model of London University, was incorporated on 5 th September 1857, by an Act of the Legislative Council of India. The University of Madras, is one of a handful of universities in India to have been awarded the top-rated A Grade accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Committee (NAAC). The Department of Geography at the Madras University is one of the oldest Departments in this country. The Department has built high traditions of teaching and research in the past 83 years. The Department currently has academic programmes for M.Sc. (Regular and International Online Programmes) and M.Tech. The M.Sc. and M.Tech Programmes is a much specialised one with heavy inputs on applied aspects of the disciplines especially GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS, EIA and Sustainable Development. INTRODUCTION An Intensive Two-Year M.Sc. Geoinformatics (Private study) at the Department of Geography, University of Madras is designed to provide the candidates a sound knowledge in the field of Geospatial technology for effective use of Geoinformatics in sustainable resource development planning. The course is designed for management level training for duration of two years. Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to contribute to the design, implementation and management of geoinformation production systems and quality control systems PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES The main objective is to provide a comprehensive training in theory and practice in the field of Geoinformatics at the level of supervisors. After the completion of the Degree, the graduate should be capable of performing competently the routine tasks in the field of Geoinformatics and capacity to supervise technicians in the routine tasks and relate to professionals in the planning and execution of Geoinformatics projects. ELIGIBILITY A Candidate who has passed BA/BSc Degree Examination with Geography / Geology /Physics/ Environmental Sciences / Computer Science / Computer Applications/Information Technology/ Agriculture/Remote Sensing as the main subject of study or Geography as one of the subjects of study with knowledge of mathematics /

statistics at least at the +2 level or BE Civil Engineering or any Information Technology related fields or an examination of any other University accepted by the syndicate as equivalent thereto. Candidates with degrees in other subject areas will be considered if they can demonstrate interest, aptitude and experience in a field relevant to the application of geospatial technology. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE FIRST YEAR First Semester Paper Name of the Courses Credits Exam Hours Marks I Fundamentals of Mapping and Mapping Science 4 3 100 II Introduction to Information Systems and Database Management 4 3 100 III Geographical Information Systems 4 3 100 IV Surveying and Photogrammetry 4 3 100 V Practical I- Cartographic Techniques and Digital Mapping 6 3 100 Second Semester VI Spatial Statistics and Mathematics 4 3 100 VII Web Cartography and Geo-visualisation 4 3 100 VIII Principles of Remote Sensing 4 3 100 IX Spatial Modelling and Spatial Decision Making 4 3 100 X Practical II- GIS Analysis - Exam 60; Record 40 6 3 100 SECOND YEAR Third Semester XI Introduction to Business and Web GIS 4 3 100 XII Digital Image Processing and Image Interpretation 4 3 100 XIII Geoinformatics for Natural Resources Management 4 3 100 XIV Geoinformatics for Natural Hazards and Disaster 4 3 100 Management XV Practical -III- Interpretation of Remotely sensed data and 6 3 100 spatial modelling - Exam 60; Record 40 Fourth Semester XVI Research Methods and GIS Project Management 4 3 100 XVII Geoinformatics for Business Planning and Management 4 3 100 XVIII Geoinformatics for Urban Planning and Sustainability 4 3 100 XIX Geoinformatics for Climate change and adaptation 4 3 100 XX Research Project Work (Report :60 Viva: 40) 9 100 DURATION The duration of the course is for two academic years consisting of FOUR semesters. Medium of Instruction: English

TEACHING AND LEARNING / COMPULSORY INTENSIVE CONTACT CLASSES AND ORIENTATION The Course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations, seminars, practical and project workshops offered under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). Ten days of practical sessions including lectures and seminars will be conducted at the Department of Geography, University of Madras for each semester and the attendance is compulsory and a minimum of 80 percent of attendance to be gained by each candidate. For the examination purposes, the record works completed and duly signed at the intensive practical training along will be considered for examination. All practical exercises will be recorded in A4 size sheets and submitted for evaluation. PROJECT WORK The MSc project is an extended piece of work carried out largely independently. At the end of the third semester, the title of the project work will be decided and approved for each candidate. A faculty member will be assigned as advisor. The topic for research project work within the fields of Cartography, Geographic Information Science, Spatial Planning, Photogrammetric Mapping, Settlement Studies, Remote Sensing, etc. will be selected by the student in consultation with the advisor. Students are encouraged to carry out projects in collaboration with industry, or in support of research projects in the Department of Geography/ Government departments/un agencies. At the end of the project, students will have to present a seminar. The project report shall be submitted by the candidate before the commencement of the Second Year Examinations. Viva will be conducted at the Department of Geography, University of Madras, Chennai. FEE STRUCTURE Course Fee for Indian students is Rs.50, 000/- (Fifty thousand only) for two years. Fees should be paid at the time of admission. For Foreign Students / NRI: US $ 2,000 (Two Thousand only). Payment shall be made in two instalments (First year: 50%, Second year: 50%).

EXAMINATION Examinations will be conducted at the end of each semester. The candidates who pass all the examination prescribed for the course in the first appearance only are eligible for ranking. Examination for theory, practical and Project work will be conducted by Department of Geography, University of Madras. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if he/she obtains not less than 50 percent of the marks in each paper / practical / project. The candidate who does not obtain the required minimum marks for a pass in a paper(s) / practical / project shall be required to appear for and pass the same at a subsequent appearance. A candidate shall be eligible for the award of the degree only if he/she has undergone the full course of study for a period of not less than two academic years and pass the examinations in all the four semesters and earn the prescribed 91 credits. All courses are standardised and the Credits for each course are in accordance with the hours of learning process, which includes lectures, labs or project work or presentation in the form of report or / record The subjects listed under each semester are compulsory courses in each semester. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, KINDLY CONTACT: Dr. R. Jaganathan Professor and Head Department of Geography University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005 Email: geogunom.admission@gmail.com Mobile: +91 9444917006, 044 25399661

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. Candidates shall read the Prospectus carefully before filling-in the application 2. Applications must be complete in all respects. Incomplete Applications will be rejected without any intimation. 3. Attested copies of mark statements of the qualifying examination shall be sent along with the filled-in application form. However, the applicants who will appear for the final semester examinations during April/May 2015 shall send the application form along with the attested mark statements up to Five Semesters. 4. The candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from other Universities shall obtain the eligibility certificate from the University of Madras and submit the same at the time of admission to the Course of study. 5. To obtain the eligibility Certificate, candidates are directed to contact the University Information Centre (Enquiry Office) /ERC Section of this University. 6. Attach a Rs.20/- stamped self-addressed 24x12 cm envelope along with filled-in application. 7. University of Madras is not responsible for any postal delay or loss in transit. 8. University of Madras reserves the rights to not to conduct any of the courses if the circumstances so warranted without assigning any reasons. 9. The cost of application for Rs.300/- by means of Demand Draft shall be enclosed; otherwise the application will summarily be rejected. Students can pay their fees in Demand Draft (DD) in favour of "The Registrar, University of Madras, Chennai. 10. The filled-in applications, shall be sent directly to The Professor and Head, Department of Geography, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 11. Last date for submission of filled in Application for M.Sc. Geoinformatics is 21.08.2015.

` University of Madras Centenary Buildings, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005 (Established under the Act of Incorporation XXVII of 1857 Madras University Act 1923) (State University) Rs. 300/- Application No: APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO M.Sc. in GEOINFORMATICS (PRIVATE STUDY) (CBCS- SEMESTER PATTERN) FOR THE ADADEMIC YEAR 2015-2016 (Offered by Department of Geography) Note: (Before filling the Application go through the INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES appended) 1. Please read the Prospectus carefully before filling in the application. 2. Applications must be complete in all respects. 3. In the case of students withdrawing from Programmes after admission, NO REFUND OF FEES will be made by the University 4. Under any circumstance. 5. The completed Application should be sent directly to the Registrar, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai-600005 1. Name of the Applicant (In English) : (In Vernacular) : 2. Name of the Father / Husband : Mother 3. Address Affix recent Photograph (a) Permanent Address (b) Address for Communication Pin Code Phone No. Mobile No. Email Id: Pin Code Phone No. Mobile No. Email Id: 4. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) : 5. Sex : Male / Female : 6. Religion : 7. Nationality: Indian /Others Specify: 8. Community: SC / SCA/ ST / BC / BC (Muslim) /MBC/DNC / OC : 9. Differently abled person: Blind / Hearing Impaired / Orthopedically Challenged 10. Qualification which makes the applicant eligible for applying to the present course : Degree: Subject (Main) :

11. Years studied in School and College : 10+2+3 +2= 17 Years 10+2+4 = 16 Years 10+2+3 = 15 Years Others 12. Provide details of Educational Qualification Course / Training Degree / Diploma Reg. No. Name of the Institution and University Month & Year of Passing Percentage of Marks Awarded UG Any other Degree/Diploma Mathematics & Statistical Knowledge Computer Knowledge 13 Trade / Industry / Government/Employment Details Name of the Organisation and Address Position Held Duration Responsibilities 14. Organisational Sponsorship and the Authorised Signature: (Also enclose a sponsorship letter by the organisation) 15. Enclosures (Attested Photo copies only) : (a) X standard and HSC Certificate (b) Mark sheets and Provisional/ Degree Certificate / proof of Educational Qualification (c) Community Certificate (d) Academic / Industrial Experience / Sponsorship Letter 16. Any other information which you would like to present in support of your application: DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT I hereby declare that the particulars furnished above are correct. I agree that the authorities may invalidate my application, at any time, if any of the information furnished is found to be false. I am aware that my eligibility for admission for a course will be decided by the concerned admitting authority. Place : Date : Signature of the Applicant