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Department of Information Technology, Bio Technology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka

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Department of Information Technology, Bio Technology

The term “Geoinformatics” applies to both science and technology and integrates remote

sensing, photogrammetry, Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), geodesy, surveying, mapping the features of Earth, geomatics engineering, navigation, cartography, arti� cial intelligence, expert system, database management and project management. Geoinformatics is a modern discipline which integrates acquisition, processing, analysis, discrimination and management of spatially referenced data, i.e. data identi� ed according to their locations. It uses terrestrial, marine, airborne,

and satellite-based sensors to acquire spatial and other data. It includes the process of transforming spatially referenced data from di� erent sources into common Information Systems with well-de� ned accuracy characteristics. It is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing domain expertise from a range of frontier technologies. � e real world problems of development are analyzed much more comprehensively and addressed more scienti� cally by their virtual representation, incorporating

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socio-economic data for better decisions and solutions. � is technology is applied in natural resources and environmental management.

Geoinformatics can link Government departments, enterprises and users to a common and shared multi-dimensional spatial database so that everyone can have access to the same set of � les on web enabled interface at the same time for di� erent applications. Easy access to data or information with common geographic-reference using high-speed communication network can help citizens to improve their e� ciency and Government to make

better decisions that would have positive impact on the community and environmental aspects of life. GIS applications are evolving rapidly. � ese applications have evolved from desktop environments to enterprise-wide deployment, and are entrenched in mainstream IT applications. � e widespread use of Wi-Fi and mobile phones have enabled service providers to o� er personalized information to subscribers, most of which happens to be location speci� c.

Foreseeing the great demand for technical manpower in the ever expanding � eld of

Geoinformatics, the Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre (KSRSAC) initiated an accredited M.Tech Geoinformatics programme in association with the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum, and Survey of India (SOI) from the academic year 2004-05. However, SOI ceased to continue with the program since the academic year 2008. � is career-oriented, industry-relevant course is multidisciplinary, and caters to the burgeoning demand for quali� ed Geoinformatics professionals from both Government and Private sectors. � e course imparts sound domain knowledge, i.e. practical skill and hands-on experience in handling current, real world projects.

Course Objectives� ere is a wide gap between the supply and demand for experts in the geospatial industry. � e major objective of this course is to bridge this gap. � e essential objectives of this course are to make the participants select and digitally process the image and interpret satellite imageries or aerial photographs or any other remotely sensed data and generate geospatial information for decision making. � e objectives in detail are:

• Analyse a problem encountered in professional geoinformatics practice and develop an appropriate method to study and/or solve the problem.

• Select and develop suitable methods for geospatial framework, data collection and processing.

• Utilise geographic information science and earth observation technology to generate, integrate, analyse and visualize spatial data.

• Apply research skills to formulate and carry out independent research in the general � eld of geoinformatics, possibly as part of a

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multidisciplinary research and development project.

• Communicate and defend � ndings of research work.

• To understand basic concepts and techniques of statistical analysis which serve as a prerequisite for understanding digital image processing and GIS.

• Understand the basic concepts of photogrammetry systems and techniques of extraction and analysis of information from aerial/satellite, stereo data; fundamentals of GPS and geodesy, computational intelligence, database concepts, database management systems and their applications in natural resources management and for addressing urban planning and environmental management.

• To enable the students to formulate, plan, execute and manage GIS projects by amalgamation of geospatial technologies to various domains.

• Developing skills in utilization of technologies of remote sensing, GIS & GPS, and also enabling the geospatial applications on web.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Geo-Informatics Laboratories� e state-of-the-art Geoinformatics Laboratory located at VTU Extension Centre – KSRSAC is equipped with high-end computer systems, proprietary GIS So� wares such as ESRI’s ArcGIS, AutoCAD & MapInfo and Digital Image Processing (DIP) so� ware such as ERDAS Imagine, Geomatica and peripherals such as plotter, printer, scanner, projector, GPS devices etc.

Photogrammetry LaboratoryTen high-end workstations with the latest Leica Photogrammetry Suite (LPS) and ERDAS Proprietary So� ware are used for mapping the towns and cities of Karnataka State.

Library and Data Bank� e Library has a good collection of literature on remote sensing, GIS, Global Position System (GPS), photogrammetry, digital image processing, project planning, natural resource management, environmental management, statistical concepts,

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database management system, computational intelligence, large scale mapping & facility management, Geology and Coastal Zone Management. � e students have been provided with 24/7 internet facility to facilitate e-learning. A database of Satellite Images and Digital Geospatial Data generated under various projects is archived and is made available for use.

Faculty� e centre has well quali� ed in-house faculty. In addition, guest faculty members are drawn from prestigious institutions, such as ISRO, IISc., IIM, Space Application Center, Ahmedabad, National Remote Sensing Centre and Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun, besides scientists who have vast and rich experience of handling national and state level projects in the areas of Remote sensing, Photogrammetry, GIS and GPS. About hundred scientists with di� erent domain expertise are available to students for imparting hands-on training and practical exposure during the course and project work.

Admission to M.Tech Geoinformatics is open to all the candidates who have passed the

B.E. Examination with not less than 50% of marks in aggregate of all years of degree examinations (5% relaxation for SC/ST and category 1 candidates), in Civil, Environmental, Computer Science and Information Science disciplines of VTU or any other equivalent university or institution. Candidates with GATE examination quali� cation are given preference. If su� cient GATE quali� ed candidates are not available, the candidates are selected based on merit and ranking obtained in the Post Graduate Common Entrance (PGCET) examination held by KEA and through counseling. � e sponsored candidates from State or Central Government and Quasi Government organizations are eligible and 5 seats are reserved for them subject to merit in PGCET.

Medium of instruction is English. Attendance, evaluation system and other requirements are followed as per VTU regulations.

Fee/Scholarship� e tuition fee for � rst and second semester in � rst year is `.60,000/- besides, e-learning, examination and other fees of around `.5,000/-; and the same rate of fee holds good for third and fourth semester during the second year. GATE quali� ed candidates are eligible for reimbursement of fee, and stipend paid at the rate of `.5,000/- per month. � e students belonging to Backward Classes and SC/ST are also eligible for the fee concession and scholarship provided by the Social Welfare Department as per rules. In addition, the KSRSAC gives a stipend of `.5,000/- per month to eligible students who are not getting any � nancial assistance from Govt. or other sources from the academic year 2013-14.

ELIGIBILITY AND ADMISSION

Duration and Structure of the Course� e � rst semester is of 18 weeks duration, with class work, followed by � ve weeks of examination and vacation. � e students have to study four core subjects and one elective and seminar in both, � rst and second semesters - each subject carries a total of 150 marks (including internal assessment).

� e second semester consists of 18 weeks duration, with class work, followed by three weeks of examination and vacation and phase-1 of the project work.

� e third semester is of 20 weeks duration, consisting of project work, phase-II and the students have to study one core subject along with two electives, followed by four weeks of vacation.

� e fourth semester is of 20 weeks project work. � e project work is spread over three semesters so that the student would be able to develop mastery over several aspects of project work.

Dissertation and viva is of 8 weeks duration.

While the � rst two semesters concentrate on developing the theoretical base and practical skills in all the domains of Geoinformatics, the third and fourth semesters focus on capacity building for project work. Continuous evaluation that includes seminars, group discussions, assignments, mini projects, class tests, quizzes sessions, research article writing and end of semester examinations judiciously blended to hone up candidate’s cognitive and analytical capabilities.

First Semester• Fundamentals of Remote Sensing• Fundamentals of Photogrammetry• Fundamentals of Geographic Information

Systems• Database Management• Fundamentals of Geostatistics/Advanced GIS/

Advanced Remote Sensing TechniquesSeminar, Regular Internal Tests and End of Semester Examination.

Second Semester• Fundamentals of Cartography, Geodesy and

Global Positioning System• Introduction to Computational Intelligence• Digital Image Processing• Application of Geoinformatics for Natural

Resources Management• Web applications in Geoinformatics/GIS

So� wares/Digital Image Processing So� wares,Seminar, Regular Internal Tests and End ofSemester Examination is followed by Project work Phase-I.

COURSE CURRICULUM

� ird Semester• Geoinformatics Project Planning and Management• Applications of Geoinformatics in Urban Planning and Management/Applications of Geoinformatics in Ocean and Surface Water Resources Management/Applications of Geoinformatics in Disaster Management• Applications of Geoinformatics in Environmental Management/Applications of Geoinformatics in Demographics, Business, Health and humanities/Geoinformatics in India and World Project work Phase-II, Seminar, Regular internal Tests and End of Semester Examination.

Fourth SemesterProject Work Phase-III and IV– dissertation guided by scientists with domain expertise and wide ranging rich experience, seminars and viva voce.

Subject seminars, assignments, mini projects, viva voce, quiz session, reading assignments, and research leading to article writing are part of continuous assessment for student evaluation throughout the M.Tech programme.

Changing demographics predict that by 2020 India would have surplus workforce making it

a strong contender for other countries especially in knowledge industries. Touted to be the future GIS o� shore destination, India is well poised in terms of technologies and resources; to not only deliver what is needed today, but also to take on all future challenges. � e market for geospatial products and services is growing by leaps and bounds as India has become a global hub for data conversion, Photogrammetry, GIS and web-enabled services.

� e Government and Private sectors are in greater need of Geoinformatics professionals. � e major Central Government agencies employing GIS specialists include the Department of Space, Defence, Indian Space Research Organization, Survey of India, Geological Survey of India, Census of India, National Remote Sensing Centre, NATMO, NIC, Department of Agriculture and the Department of Home, besides, State Remote Sensing Applications Centers, State Government Departments, Multi National Companies and Corporate sectors; GIS BPO and mobile GIS companies are the principal organizations that are keenly awaiting quality Geoinformatics professionals.

CAREER SCOPE AND EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS

Global GIS � rms like Tele Atlas and ESRI have set up captive centres in India. Major telecom � rms like Motorala, Cingular, Lucent, Saudi and Bahrain also outsource to India. � e most prominent GIS BPOs in India are RMSI, Rolta, TCS, Infotech and Genesis. � e presence of Google Earth and Local Live/Virtual Earth will have an impact on the entire geospatial industry, since it provides the ability to answer all kinds of questions that weren’t easy to answer before. Recently, the location based services have become very popular. Various job titles in the private sector are GIS Coordinator, Database Analyst, Consultant/Project Manager, Applications Programmer, GIS So� ware Product Specialist, GIS Instructor, Database and System Integrator, GIS analyst, GIS Sales Manager, GIS Data Manager, GIS Specialist, GIS Manager, Mobile GIS Specialist etc., All the batches of M.Tech students are gainfully employed in government, public sector, national, multinational companies and KSRSAC with handsome salary and are handling important geospatial projects.

KSRSAC invites all the earnestly interested engineers to join hands in spreading and utilizing the geospatial concept in a better decision making process to improve the quality of life.

KARNATAKA STATE REMOTE SENSINGAPPLICATIONS CENTRE

Department of Information Technology, Bio Technology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka

For more Information, contact:

Director, KSRSACDoora Samvedi BhavanaMajor Sandeep Unnikrishnan RoadDoddabettahalli, Bengaluru - 560 097Phone : 080 29720557 / 29720558Fax : 080 29720556email : ksrsac_gok@yahoo.co.in

VTU Extension Centre4th Floor, ‘B’ Block T.T.M.CBMTC Building, K.H. Road

Shanthi Nagara, Bengaluru - 560 027Phone : 080 22272722

Visit us at : www.karnataka.gov.in/ksrsac