Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Information Science with IT

Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Information Science with IT

 

The Programme

Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Information Science with IT

Recent developments in information technology have seen the emergence of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a powerful tool for storing, retrieving, analyzing, modeling, and mapping spatial data. While GIS is rapidly becoming a technology of choice for professionals in the built environment and others with a diverse background, there is an evident shortage of Geospatial Information analysts to bridge the gap between data availability and data requirement in a format that can facilitate spatial decision making. This presents a need for training of Geospatial information analysts in order to reap the full benefit of Geographic Information Science in supporting decisions across a wide range of problems that are of spatial nature. Essentially any field that is using spatial data is now turning to Geographic Information Systems for help in the analysis and display of such data. 

While the course is designed with specific attention to urban and regional planning applications, it is nonetheless notable that the capacity of GIS to store, retrieve, analyze, model, and map large areas with high volumes of spatial data is of a diverse range of applications. The GIS course is suitable to those interested in various disciplines, including urban planning, transport and infrastructure planning, natural resources management, environmental analysis, ecosystems modeling, utility management, landscape assessment and planning, market research, visual impact analysis, facilities management, tax assessment, real estate analysis, agriculture, forestry, mining, as well as the social and medical sciences.

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The program offers courses within the degree structure spelled out by the school.

Duration of the Programme 

  1. The curriculum for the degree programme shall normally be four academic years 
  2. Each academic year shall normally be divided into two semesters of fifteen (15) weeks each. The fifteen weeks shall be divided into one (1) week for preparation, twelve (12) weeks of teaching, and two (2) weeks of examination.

KCSE Mean grade C+ and mean grade for a total score in the four cluster subjects of at least B- and C+ in Mathematics/Physics, and Geography
OR 
Candidates with A LEVEL OR EQUIVALENT should have a minimum of two (2) principal passes and at least a subsidiary level pass in Geography.

OR

A Diploma in Surveying, Cartography, GIS, and/or Remote Sensing

 Credit Transfer 

  1. Where a candidate wishes to transfer credit for course or courses of study, such candidate shall make a written formal application to the Academic Registrar justifying the request and attaching evidence of the credentials which support such request. Such a candidate may be required to sit and pass an exemption examination set and administered by the School’s Board and approved under the authority of the Senate. 
  1. Based on the assessment of the credit transfer request the Board of the School of Planning & Architecture shall make its recommendation to the Senate.  On approval of such recommendation by Senate, the School shall communicate the decision of Senate to the candidate.

a) The curriculum shall consist of an approved scheme of study   

b) A candidate for the degree shall satisfactorily complete such studio work, coursework, continuous assessment tests, and practical assignment as may be prescribed for the scheme of study. Satisfactory completion of such requirements shall be a condition for admission to the examinations at the end of the respective semester of study.

c)  A candidate for the degree shall be required to attend not less than two-thirds of the total lecture hours of all prescribed courses and this will be pegged on punctuality and attainment of the academic quarter. The fulfillment of the requirement shall be a condition for admission to the examinations at the end of each respective semester of study.

The program shall be delivered through face-to-face lectures, studios, workshops, site visits, and a blend of online lectures.

FIRST YEAR SEM 1

Introduction to GIS

Remote Sensing I

Principles of Geodesy 

Introduction to Planning

Introduction to Earth Systems Science 

Foundations of Information Technology

Computer Communication Systems

HIV/AIDS Determinants, Prevention and Management

 

FIRST YEAR SEM 2

Surveying Techniques I

Cartography and Geo-visualization

Spatial Database Management Systems 

Algebra 

Geometry and Trigonometry

Spatial Organization 

Computer Communication Systems

Data Manipulation and Analysis Using Spreadsheets

 

SECOND YEAR SEM 1

Case Study I: Remote Sensing Applications

Remote Sensing II

Spatial Data Analysis

Research Methodology

Satellite-based Positioning Systems

The Internet and World Wide Web

Systems Analysis and Design

 

SECOND YEAR SEM 2

Case Study I: Remote Sensing Applications

Network Analysis

Local Economic Development and Strategic Planning

Quantitative Techniques

Spatial Data Infrastructures

GIS Modelling 

Management Information Systems

Database Management Systems

 

THIRD YEAR SEM 1

Case Study II: GIS Applications

Scenario Development and Decision Support Systems

Climate Observations and Assessment 

Spatial Statistics 

Surveying Techniques II

Management of Information Technology Projects

Multimedia and Graphics Applications

 

THIRD YEAR SEM 2

Case Study II: GIS Applications

Participatory GIS

Analysis of Urban Growth and Dynamics

Project Planning and Management

Spatial Multicriteria Evaluation

Mobile GIS

Photogrammetric Techniques

Electronic Commerce

Statistical Data Analysis

 

THIRD YEAR SEM 3

Industrial Attachment

 

FOURTH YEAR SEM 1

Case Study III: Geospatial Database Applications

Independent Project

Urban Climate Change Resilience

GIS in Transport Planning

GIS in Environmental Planning and Management

GIS in Public Health 

Crime Mapping and Analysis 

Social and Professional Issues in IT

Information Assurance and Security 

FOURTH YEAR SEM 2

Case Study III: Geospatial Database Applications

Independent Project

GIS in Flood Modelling and Management

GIS in Land and Property Management

GIS in Planning for Infrastructure and Services

GIS in State, County, and Local Governance

GIS in Agriculture  and Land  Management

GIS in Natural Resources Management

GIS in Housing Development and Administration

Professional Practice and Entrepreneurship

Human-Computer Interaction 

Special Topics in Contemporary ICTs