degree programs standardized RS & GIS courses will be
introduced so that the proposed curriculum could be adopted by
the HEC approved Public and Private Universities. In these
universities, core RS & GIS Courses will be identical. However,
the Electives component may vary depending on the level of
expertise available in individual academic institutions.
1.2
It is recommended that the focus of these Elective courses will be
multidisciplinary applications of RS & GIS for the management of
Natural and Environmental Resources.
1.3
It was agreed to launch 4 years RS & GIS BS degree program in
early 2006. Whereas MS program may be launched successfully
after having graduates of 4 years BS in RS & GIS and other
relevant degree programs. However, other institutions that are
interested in commencing MS program are advised to follow the
instructions (see appendix 1) as agreed upon by this committee.
1.4 It was agreed to set up a national level autonomous Pakistan