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Discontinued programme – Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) majoring in Geographic Information Systems

The Geographic Information Systems major is being transferred from the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in 2024. No new applications will be accepted for the Bachelor of Applied Science after Semester Two 2023 applications close on 14 July.

Year Papers Points
100-level

COMP 101 Foundations of Information Systems

COMP 161 Computer Programming, or COMP 162 Foundations of Computer Science

MATH 130 Fundamentals of Modern Mathematics 1, or MATH 140 Fundamentals of Modern Mathematics 2

SURV 120 Surveying and Spatial Science

At least one of COMP 151, EAOS 111, GEOG 101, GEOG 102, GEOL 112, STAT 110, SURV 130, ENGL 228

Note: Students are exempt from COMP 161 if they have gained entry to COMP 162 by passing COMP 151 with a grade of at least B or via an Advanced Placement Test.

18

18

18

18

18

200-level

INFO 201 Developing Information Systems 1

INFO 202 Developing Information Systems 2

SURV 220 Geographic Information Science

At least one 200-level GEOG or SURV paper

18

18

18

18

Above 200-level

SURV 309 Introduction to Remote Sensing Technologies

SURV 314 3D Reality Capture

SURV 319 Spatial Algorithms and Programming

SURV 320 Spatial Analysis and Visualisation

At least one further 300-level GEOG or SURV paper

18

18

18

18

18

Plus

108 further points, including either requirements for an approved minor or approved second major subject or other approved papers

Notes:
    These requirements apply to students who are commencing this programme in 2023. Students who enrolled in this programme in 2022 or earlier will normally complete the programme under the regulations in force when they first enrolled. Pre-2023 programme requirements can be found in the 2022 University of Otago Calendar and the 2022 Guide to Enrolment.If you have any questions regarding the structure of your degree, please contact surveying.advice@otago.ac.nz for further information.

108

Total 360


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