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



The University of Madras will be entering 157
th
year of its establishment in 2014-
2015. 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 80 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.



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



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.


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 /
THE UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS A Legacy of more than 150 years
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
ELIGIBILITY
INTRODUCTION
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.




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
Management
4 3 100
XV Practical -III- Interpretation of Remotely sensed data and
spatial modelling - Exam 60; Record 40
6 3 100
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



The duration of the course is for two academic years consisting of FOUR
semesters.
Medium of Instruction: English
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
DURATION



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.




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.






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%).

TEACHING AND LEARNING / COMPULSORY INTENSIVE CONTACT CLASSES AND ORIENTATION
FEE STRUCTURE
PROJECT WORK



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. Question Pattern will be
set by the Department.



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.





Dr. R. Jaganathan
Professor and Head
Department of Geography
University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005
Email: geogunom.admission@gmail.com


REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, KINDLY CONTACT:
EXAMINATION


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 2014 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, on or before 31.07.2014.


INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO M.Sc in GEOINFORMATICS UNDER PRIVATE STUDY
(CBCS- SEMESTER PATTERN) FOR THE ADADEMIC YEAR 2014-2015
(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

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10. Qualification which makes the applicant eligible for applying to the present course :

Degree : _________________ Subject (Main) : ____________________________________
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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
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UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO M.Sc in GEOINFORMATICS UNDER PRIVATE STUDY
(CBCS- SEMESTER PATTERN) FOR THE ADADEMIC YEAR 2014-2015
(Offered by Department of Geography)

Admissions 2014-2015
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Date : _________________ Time :


Venue : _______________________________________________________________





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2. Please bring all evidences for (a) Years of study (b) Eligibility requirements (i.e.) UG/PG/ Diploma (c) Experiences
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