Undergraduate ands postgraduate Programmes in Remote Sensing
At University Technology Malaysia
Entry Qualifications
The entrance requirements for the course are as follows:
- B.Sc Programme
Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (equivalent to Cambridge O-level exams) with credits in stipulated subjects.
- Master Programme
Possess a relevant bachelor degree recognized by the University
Employment Opportunities
Graduates with the B.Sc degree in remote sensing can seek employment in the public and private sector as managers in remote sensing and GIS projects, System Analyst in image-based Information System, officers in remote sensing and GIS organizations.
Similar, graduates with a Master and PhD degree can also obtain employment in the public and private sectors as researchers or managers in remote sensing and GIS organizations as well as in academic institutions.
Laboratory Facilities
The Centre for Remote Sensing is well equipped to support research and consultation activities. Amongst the facilities available:
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Ten units of PCI EASI/PACE Digital Image Analysis System, connected to LAN
- Ten units of ILWIS Integrated Image Processing and GIS System, connected to LAN
- ERDAS Imaging Integrated Image Processing and GIS System, connected to LAN.
- ERDAS Imaging Integrated Image Processing and GIS System, connected to LAN
- ARC-INFO GIS System, connected to LAN
- Five units of ARCVIEW GIS System, connected to LAN
- Five units of ERMAPPER Digital Image Analysis System, connected to LAN
- Five units of MAPPPINFO Geographic Information System, connected To Lan
- Digital Photogrammetric Workstation DMS
- Mangellan hand-held Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Radiometer and integrated sphere for supporting radiometric works.
- Other supporting softwares such as MODTRAN, PcGiant, AutoCAD and QuickSurf.
Other relevant equipment are also available at the Centre for Geographic Information & Analysis, Centre for Hydrographic Studies, Centre for Geodetic & Geodynamic Studies and Photogrammetry & Cartography Laboratories.
Summary
The undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Remote Sensing at University Technology Malaysia have been described. The course structure, curriculum, Admissions entrance, and employment opportunities for the graduates have also been highlighted in the paper. The first batch of the B>Sc (remote sensing) candidates will be graduating in May 2001.
