MS (RS & GIS) Thesis Research Credit Hours: 6
Prerequisite: 24 credits course work (RS & GIS)
Objective: The thesis is seen as a major component of the programme in
which the student will demonstrate an ability to independently
integrate knowledge, skills and competencies acquired from all
earlier courses, together with an opportunity to consolidate and
develop additional skills in the use and application of research
methodologies.
This independent study will be defined in consultation with the
course co-ordinator and will be based on:
a) A specific research topic brought from the Remote Sensing &
GIS industry. In this case, the topic will be discussed and
finalized by mutual consultation of the corresponding
industry, student and the MS (RS&GIS) course coordinator of
the University.
b) A research project proposed by research supervisor or
associate researchers within or outside the host university.
c) A development from a guided project pursued in RS and GIS,
Applied Remote Sensing or an idea developed by the student
during the earlier taught parts of the course.
In all cases there will be a close liaison prior to, and during the
project between the student, the course contributors and relevant
industry organizations.
