Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing Bachelor
Everything we do takes place in the space and time of the Earth, both in planning activities and in implementing them and evaluating the results. Therefore, the acquisition of spatial information and the ability to use this information effectively is essential. Engineers who know geospatial data acquisition and processing technologies, as well as know how to develop various types of geospatial solutions, are in great demand in various sectors of the economy.
Degree: Professional bachelor's degree in Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics engineer
Credits: 240 ECTS
Duration of studies: 4 years (full-time)
Language of instruction: English
Tuition fee per year: 3000 Eur
Admission: once a year (September intake), admission@lbtu.lv
Programme director: Vita Celmina, vita.celmina@lbtu.lv
Accredited until: June 28, 2024
Abstract
Professional Bachelor's Study Programme “Geoinformatic and Remote Sensing” is designed to obtain knowledge and skills of information technology tools, application of remote sensing technologies and development of geospatial solutions in:
- agriculture,
- forestry,
- transport logistics,
- land spatial administration,
- crisis management spatial organization.
Students get a professional, practice-oriented education that gives them the opportunity to enter the labour market, as well as to carry out scientific research work, which would allow graduates to start practical activities in geoinformatics and remote sensing after completing the study program in the field of agriculture, forestry, transport logistics, land spatial administration and crisis management spatial organization.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are specialists that develop geospatial solutions in various national economy sectors, like:
- agriculture,
- forestry,
- transport logistics,
- land spatial administration,
- crisis management spatial organization.
You’ll find graduates in government, in big companies, startups, and small and mid-size enterprises.
Aim of the studies
The aim of the study program is to ensure the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in geoinformatics and remote sensing for application in agriculture, forestry, transport logistics, land spatial administration, and spatial organization of crisis management so that a specialist who has obtained the qualification of an engineer can successfully integrate into the Latvian and global labour market, as well as the develop research skills for further studies in master's degree program.
Study Plan and Structure
1. semester: Introduction into geoinformatics and remote sensing, Natural Resources in Agriculture, Introduction to Forestry, Land Management Framework, Basics of Transport Logistics, Fundamentals of Crisis Management, Basics of Geographic Information Systems, Technologies of Remote Sensing, Legal Regulation in Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing
2. semester: Latvian Language I, Basics of Scientific Work in Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing, Geodesy, Cartography, Structure of Computers and Computer Systems, Programming Basics, Geodetic Measurements (Study plactice)
3. semester: Scientific Work in Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing I, Mathematical statistics in geoinformatics, Application of Remote Sensing Technologies, Geographic Information System Softwares, Computer Graphics in Geoinformatics, Programming in Geoinformatics
4. semester: Entrepreneurships, Scientific Work in Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing II, Quality of Geospatial Data, Photogrammetry, Spatial Data Storage, 3D Modeling and Visualization, Photogrammetry (Practice), 3D Modeling (Practice)
5. semester: Agriculture, Basics of forestry, Transport Logistics, Spatial Organization of Crisis Management, Land Spatial Administration
6. semester: Communication Psychology, Scientific Work in Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing III, Geospatial Solutions, Geospatial Solution Management, Security of Information Systems and Data.
7. semester: Programming in Geoinformatics (Practice), Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing (Professional practice),
8. semester: Topicalities of Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing, Labour and Civil Protection, Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development, Diploma Project in Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:
- knows the most typical basic and specialized knowledge in the areas of work related to geoinformatics - agriculture, forestry, transport logistics, land spatial administration and crisis management spatial organization;
- knows the most important concepts and regularities in the field of geoinformatics, legislative issues, professional ethical problems and requirements;
- knows the principles and conditions of spatial infrastructure design and construction;
- knows geospatial data acquisition, processing and their quality compliance for use.
Skills:
- can independently obtain, select and analyze information and use it when making decisions and solving geoinformatics and remote sensing problems in agriculture, forestry, transport logistics, land spatial administration and crisis management spatial organization;
- can apply and use information technology infrastructure in geospatial solutions;
- is able to work with special computer programs, collect, systematize and analyze data, use specialized literature relevant to the industry and use professional terminology.
Competences:
- able to demonstrate knowledge and professional attitudes of geoinformatics and remote sensing technologies in practice;
- able to develop geospatial solutions in agriculture, forestry, transport logistics, land spatial administration and crisis management spatial organization;
- able to demonstrate a scientific approach to solving problems, take responsibility and initiative when working individually or in a team, make decisions, find creative solutions in changing or unclear conditions.
Examination Procedure
The assessment of professional skills will be measured in independent and practical work. Which includes: calculations, information collecting and processing with various methods (debates, discussions, case studies, publications, research paper writing, creation of a portfolio, etc.) are used according to the aim of the specific study course.
Knowledge is assessed by grades taken from tests, calculations, individual tasks and as a part of study course exam. The assessment of integrated knowledge, skills and competencies will be tested with the resulting Diploma project.
Admission Requirements
Applicants with completed secondary education are approved for admission to the programme. Applicants must have at least a "Satisfactory" grade in Mathematics, applicants need to be able to present good English knowledge (minimum - CEFR level B2, IELTS score 5.5, TOEFL score 520, TOEFL-iBT score 68)
Programme Director Vita Celmiņa says:
If you have an analytical mind, then Professional Study Programme “Geoinformatic and Remote Sensing” is for you