Namibia University of Science and Technology Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology

What is Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology?

This three year Bachelor of Technology (Geo-Information Technology) provides students with in-depth understanding of the latest developments in Geographical Information Technology, combining practical training, theoretical knowledge, and the ability to apply learned skills, in any software environment.

Entry Requirement

General admission requirements including 18 points for Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography or Natural Science. No symbol must be lower than a C on NSSC Ordinary Level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is geoinformatics technology?

Geoinformatics combines geospatial analysis and modeling, development of geospatial databases, information systems design, human-computer interaction and both wired and wireless networking technologies. Geoinformatics uses geocomputation and geovisualization for analyzing geoinformation.

What is the use of geomatics?

Geomatics is a discipline of gathering, processing, interpreting, storing and delivering spatially referenced information. Thus, geomatics integrates methods and technologies used for collecting, management, processing, visualizing and distributing spatial data.

What is Geomatic data?

Geomatics refers to the methods and technologies used to collect, distribute, store, analyze, process, and present geographic data. Geomatics encompasses the fields of geodesy, geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), hydrography, mapping, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and surveying. ‍

Is Geoinformatics a good career option?

Geoinformatics is an excellent career option for individuals from engineering and science backgrounds. This industry is growing at an impressive pace despite being at a nascent stage. The demand for proficient geoinformatics professionals in this field will increase in the years to come.

Is Geoinformatics and GIS same?

Geomatics is the art of collecting and managing geographically referenced information whereas GIS collect, store, analyze and visualize geographical data.

Where can a Geomatic engineer work?

In the private sector, geomatics engineers work in small to medium enterprises or large multinational corporations with global opportunities such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, Trimble, Shell, Encana, ESRI, NASA, Altalink and others.

What does a geomatics engineering do?

Geomatics engineers design, develop, and operate systems for collecting and analyzing spatial information about the land, the oceans, natural resources, and manmade features.

What is geomatics software?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. PCI Geomatica is a remote sensing and photogrammetry desktop software package for processing earth observation data, designed by the PCI Geomatics company.

Is Geomatics an engineer?

Geomatics Engineering is the management of global infrastructure through the collection, measuring, monitoring and archiving of geospatial data. Geomatics engineers contribute to the welfare and safety of the public through administering appropriate research and advanced mapping techniques.

What is the difference between surveying and geomatics?

Geomatics is the measurement, analysis and management of data relating to the earth and the built environment. Also known as surveying engineering or geospatial science, Geomatics is the discipline of gathering, storing, processing, and delivering geographic information or spatially referenced information.

What is difference between geo informatics and geomatics?

Geomatics is a similarly used term which encompasses geoinformatics, but geomatics focuses more so on surveying. … Geoinformatics combines geospatial analysis and modeling, development of geospatial databases, information systems design, human-computer interaction and both wired and wireless networking technologies.

What do we study in geoinformatics?

Geoinformatics is a branch of science that deals with issues of geosciences, cartography, geography and other streams related to science, engineering and technology. It helps students establish a connection among people, locations, etc using spatial information and geo-visualization. 

What is Geoinformatics remote sensing?

Remote sensing is a type of geospatial technology that samples emitted and reflected electromagnetic (EM) radiation from the Earth’s terrestrial, atmospheric, and aquatic ecosystems in order to detect and monitor the physical characteristics of an area without making physical contact.

What is Geoinformatics and surveying?

The name Surveying and Geoinformatics portrays a discipline that deals with acquisition, analysis, storage, distribution, management and application of spatially-referenced data.

What are the importance of Geoinformatics?

Geographic Information Systems are powerful decision-making tools for any business or industry since it allows the analyzation of environmental, demographic, and topographic data. Data intelligence compiled from GIS applications help companies and various industries, and consumers, make informed decisions.