Worry about GIS Courses?

1. I want to know about this course, including the IIRS-ITC collaboration.
This course is a joint course by Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (NRSA), India and International Institute for Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Netherlands. Duration of the course is 18 months, out of which 15 months including 6 months research work is carried out in IIRS and 3 months course work including defending of research proposal should be completed at ITC, Netherlands. The M.Sc. certificate issued will be by ITC and the course record will be issued by IIRS and ITC jointly.
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2. What is so special about this course?
In this course basic Geoinformation technology (Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems and Global Positioning System) and application of Geoinformation technology to various hazards in 3 specialisations (Hydro-meteorological / Geological / Environmental) in covered including hands on experience in working with case studies.
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3. I’d like to have a good career in RS & GIS, will it be suitable for me?
Yes. A career in RS & GIS technology and its applications is possible with this course.
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4. .Who is the target audience of this course? I mean who will find this course quite useful.
This course is useful for mid-career employees in govt. and private sectors, who would like to update their skills in geoinformatics and also acquire addition qualification.
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5. I’m already working in a RS/GIS related company. Will it be useful for me?
Yes, to improve your knowledge it is useful for you to update your knowledge with latest technological developments, which will help you to take up more challenging responsibilities in your future endeavors.
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6. I’m working in Geology Dept. in Govt sector. Will it be useful to me?
Yes. It will be useful. In this course, the geological disasters which are taught extensively, is earthquakes and landslides, in which several case studies are developed and operational projects are also carried out.
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7. What is total cost of this course? I’ve heard it is expensive.
Since this course is organised both at IIRS, India for 15 months and 3 months in ITC, Netherlands, The course fee is to be paid at both places. In IIRS the course fee is Rs. 1,20,000 for 15 months and the fees at ITC is Euro 1250 for 3 months and living expenses in India (approx. Rs. 35000) and in Netherlands (Euro 2100).
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8. As this course is expensive, will I be able to get good job placement? Which companies do I have chance to get into?
Yes, You can get a good job placement, depending upon the skills learned by you in using the geoinformation technology in various applications. The probable companies, which will look for you will be Rolta India Ltd., RMSI, Pan India Consultents, Adriatech etc.
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9. What’s the module structure of the MSc. course?
Course structure of M. Sc. / Postgraduate Diploma / Certificate courses in Geo-Hazards is given below.
Module
Duration
Masters of Science in Geo-hazards
Post Graduate Diploma in geo-hazards
Certificate Cource in geo-hazards
1
4 Weeks
Basics of Remote Sensing and photogrammetry
2
4 Weeks
Principles of GIS
1 Weeks
Exam Week module 1 & 2
3
3 Weeks
Concepts of Hazards & Risks (1 week) and Thematic Image Interpretation and Analysis (2 weeks) (3 specialisations)
4
3 Weeks
Application of Geoinformatics to Hazards (3 specialisations: Hydro meteorological, Geological, Environment)
5
3 Weeks
Simulation Case Study in three specializations: Hydrometeorological, Geological, Environmental
6
3 Weeks
Advanced GIS (Common module with Geoinformatics course)
7
3 Weeks
Advanced Modelling of Hazard & Risks
8
3 Weeks
Advanced Remote Sensing & Image Processing (Common module with Geoinformatics course)
9
3 Weeks
Research Skill Development (Common module with Geoinformatics course)
Field Work
10
3 Weeks
Application in geoinformation in element at risk mapping and vulnerability
Database finalisation
11
3 Weeks
Research Seminar & Project Planning
Data Analysis
1 Week
Move to ITC and Introduction to ITC
Result analysis, report writing and defence
12 to 15
3 Weeks
Group Research Training (at ITC)
· Natural Hazard & Disaster Management
· Multi Hazard Risk Assessment
· Digital Field work acquition methods
M.Sc. Proposal writing and Presentation
16 to 23
6 months
M.Sc. dissertation
10. Who’ll be awarding this MSc. degree and what is the accreditation of this degree in India?
The M.Sc. degree is awarded by ITC, Netherlands and the accreditation of this course in India is in progress.
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11. I’m M.Sc. ( Physics), can I join this course? Are there sufficient seats?
Yes, you can join the course, provided seats are available. But you need to select one of the optional streams such as hydro-meteorological, geological and environmental, based on your interest.
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12. Are there any fellowships or scholarships available for this course?
Yes. Several scholarships are available. This course is recognized by NUFFIC in Netherlands for full 18 months period, which includes, travel and living expenses in Netherlands and living expenses in Netherlands. In addition to this, the 4 modules of course work which is mandatory to be attended by the course participants is recognized by NIFFIC as short course for 3 months duration. The sponsored course participants will be eligible to apply through their employer, 3 months before begins. In addition to this module 10 “multi-hazards assessment” at ITC is also recognized as short course by NUFFIC, for which separte application can be sent for funding by only sponsored candidates only.
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13. I still need to clarify some technical points whom can I contact at IIRS?
You can contact Programme co-ordinator or course coordinator of this course at IIRS. Contact no.s are 0135 2744518 ext. 2419 or 2418 or by E-mail:Dr. V. Hari Prasad, In-charge, WRD & Programme Co-ordinator, Geo-Hazard courses. (prasad@iirs.gov.in).Mr. I.C. Das, Scientist ‘SE’ & Course co-orindator, Geo-Hazard courses. (icdas@iirs.gov.in)