Post Graduate Diploma on Geo-Spatial Science & Technology

 

Offered by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology ,

West Bengal state University (formerly West Bengal University of Technology)

In collaboration with OPSIS SYSTEM PVT LTD

 

 

Overview

 

The Postgraduate Diploma in Geospatial Science and Technology programme provides students with foundational experience and knowledge of geospatial technology. Students will be prepared for entry-level geospatial roles, and also for further postgraduate study.

 

Geo-Spatial Science is the study of spatial information describing the Earth, its physical features and the built environment. It incorporates fields such as geographic information systems (GIS), global positioning system (GPS), remote sensing, surveying, LiDAR , RADAR , drones and cartography.

 

Entry Requirements

 

The candidate should be graduate in any stream of science or engineering or geography / environmental science from a recognised University in India or abroad. He / She should be conversant with Windows operating system.

 

The candidate should have working knowledge in English and Hindi.

 

The students selected for the PG Diploma course will have to agree to terms and conditions of the University and sign a declaration of abiding the rules.

 

The medium of instruction will be English / Hindi and examination will be taken in English language.

 

STEPS

 

1.    Go through the Syllabus of the P.G.Diploma course and find its unique coverage – it is meant to be industry ready and not a GIS course.

2.    Call our office or come to our office for discussion or email us with your queries.(given below)

3.    Our sessions will start from July and January of each year – seats are limited so apply early. Let us know if you require Paying Guest Accommodation.

4.    Will be called for an interview (at New Town, Kolkata or Skype interview) and/or examination

5.    Selected candidates will be sent an admission form.

6.    Deposit admission fees and admission form.

7.    Admission notice will be sent.

8.    The starting date will be intimated.

 

 

 

Contact Details

 

OPSIS SYSTEM PVT LTD

"UDHRITI"
Street No. 350, DC - 220, 3rd Floor (Opposite Rabindra Tirtha, Behind Mizoram House)
Action Area 1D, Newtown, 700156

Phone : +91-33-26318058, +91-9830078253, +91-9830615912

Email : opsis.academy@gmail.com  

Website : https://opsis-system.com

 

Alternative Number / email : 09836087118 , 09593536215, opsiset@yahoo.com

 

 

PG Diploma on GEO-SPATIAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

 

The PG Diploma on Geo-Spatial Spatial Science & Technology comprises of three compulsory courses and one dissertation project on any desired topic

 

The entire course is divided into four (4) quarters. The fourth quarter comprise of dissertation project to be completed individually on any assigned or envisaged topic.

 

Total hours to be completed 250 hours and includes class lectures or laboratory sessions and project/dissertation.

 

The examination will be held at the end of each month for a total of 100 marks

 

The final grade will be based on the total marks obtained in each examination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

PG Diploma on GEO-SPATIAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

 

 

Subject and Courses

 

The students are required to complete the following courses with minimum 60% attendance and clearance of examination at the end of each quarter.

 

Quarter 1       : Introduction – Computer, MS Office , GIS, IP, HTML,JAVA, GPS

Quarter 2       : Survey tools, RTK, DRONE hands-on, Stereo satellite processing

Quarter 3       : Groundwater VES, LiDAR, WebGIS, RADAR , DRONE 3D digitisation

Quarter 4       : Basic management skills and PROJECT / Dissertation

 

 

 

 

The hourly break-up of the quarters are as follows

 

Quarter 1 : 50 hours

 

Subjects	Hours
Introduction to the whole course	1
Word processing software basics: system environment, features and functions, editing, formatting, printing options, search/replace and block commands.	2
Spreadsheet software basics: worksheet environment, entering data/formulas, editing, cell references, recalculating formulas, designing templates, "what if" analysis, graphics.	2
Presentation graphics software: system environment, features and functions, editing, formatting and printing options	2
Current programming languages , Internet terminology and use of a Web browser, the usage of e-mail, data transfer	1
Introduction to HTML and JAVA programming	5
Examination
Basic introduction to Geographical terms and concepts	4
Understanding satellite images	4
Introduction to GPS and Practice	5
Practice on GIS software	12
Examination
Practice on Image Processing software	12
Examination

Bridge Course on Physics and Mathematics (Extra)                                         5 hours

 

Quarter 2 : 50 hours

 

Subjects	Hours
Introduction to Survey and Basic Concepts	2
Introduction and Practical on Dumpy Level	4
Practical on Theodolite and Prismatic Compass	8
Examination
Practical on RTK instrument and data collection	6
Introduction to Photogrammetry: Determination of photo scale and Geometry; Basic information on aerial photographs; Overlapping, Photomoaisics. Flight planning and Execution of aerial photography, Availability and acquisition of aerial photographs in India.	2
Introduction to DRONE and its application	2
Post-processing of DRONE images using Photogrammetric software	4
Examination
Practical hands-on flying of DRONE	7
Practical on post-processing of drone images	8
Introduction to Satellite Stereo Image Processing	7
Examination

 

Quarter 3 :– 50 hours

 

Subjects	Hours
Introduction to Resistivity survey	1
Practical on Resistivity survey for groundwater analysis	6
Watershed Analysis and integration with GIS	2
Introduction to Rainwater harvesting, Watershed Analysis	3
Introduction to Solar Energy	1
Practical hands-on using solar panels	1
Examination
Web-publishing of geospatial data - WEBGIS	6
Introduction to RADAR analysis	2
RADAR Interferometry and Practice	6
RADAR Polarimetric Analysis and Practice	6
Examination
Introduction to LiDAR Analsis	1
Generation of DEM from LiDAR data	2
3D Terrain Analysis in GIS	5
Flying of DRONE and 3D Digitisation from Stereo images	8
Examination

 

 

Quarter 4 : Project , dissertation – 100 hours

 

Subjects	Hours
Interview grooming and introduction to Industry requirements.	4
Start of Live Project	30
Examination
Execution of Dissertation Project	30
Examination
Final Submission of Project	36
Examination

 

 

Career Opportunities:

 

After completion of the course, the students will be assisted for applying for jobs in the wide range of private companies in India and government organisations looking for geospatial engineers be it municipal organisations, NRDMS centres, universities, project groups and JRF positions.

 

Classes                      : Classes will be held twice a week .

 

Tuition Fees              : The diploma will be provided only on successful passing of the examinations and attending classes as per the University rules after payment.

 

The tuition fees of Rupees Fifty Thousand (Rs.50,000.00) to be paid in two /three instalments to the account of University as per the regulations of the University.

 

DETAILS

 

1.   Introduction to Computers and GIS & IP

 

Operating an advanced computer system consists of the following aspects –

o   Computer Architecture, Hardware, Software, Programming

o   Operating System, Advanced Computer System

o   Data Management, Graphics

 

Examine word processing concepts and explore the Microsoft Office Word environment.

·         Create a new document, Open, save and print a document.

·         Edit and format text, Change the page layout, background and borders.

·         Insert headers and footers, Insert and edit tables.

·         Insert clip art and pictures to documents, Perform a mail merge.

·         Share and review shared document files.

 

 

Examine spreadsheet concepts and explore the Microsoft Office Excel environment.

 

·         Create, open and view a workbook, Save and print workbooks.

·         Enter and edit data, Modify a worksheet and workbook.

·         Work with cell references, Learn to use functions and formulas.

·         Create and edit charts and graphics, Filter and sort table data.

·         Work with pivot tables and charts, Import and export data.

 

Introduction to HTML, Basic Tags, HTML table, HTML forms, Saving HTML page,

Core Java, Introduction to Java, classes and objects, inheritance and modifiers, Encapsulation, Java strings , building blocks and annotations.

 

The course covers various aspects of Geoinformatics such as coordinate systems and projections, spatial data models and their structure, spatial database technology, data supply for geographic information systems: digital maps, digitizing, and surveying with geodetic instruments, basic cartographic methodology, basic geodesy; basic remote sensing, thematic classification of multispectral data.

 

Components of GIS- data acquisition, spatial and attribute data, pre-processing, storage and management; Data structures- raster and vector data; GIS analysis functions; Errors and corrections; Data presentation and generation of thematic maps; Applications

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bridge Course on Physics and Mathematics

 

Physics : Distance and displacement, velocity; uniform and non-uniform motion along a straight line; acceleration. Force and motion, Newton’s laws of motion, inertia of a body, inertia and mass, momentum, force and acceleration. Principles of Light – Frequency, wavelength, Energy. Understanding the principle of Electromagnetic Spectrum, How light propagates, understanding scattering and absorption. Radiation quantities - Radiant energy, radiation flux, irradiation, radiance, emissivity. EMR (optical and microwave) interaction with vegetation. Introduction to energy quantum and equations.

 

Mathematics : Introduction to binary system, basic statistical analysis of mean , mode , median. Understanding Permutation, basic trigonometry and its application in GIS, understanding slope. Linear regression and correlation . Polynomials: Zeros of a polynomial. Relationship between zeros and coefficients of quadratic polynomials. Statement and simple problems on division algorithm for polynomials with real coefficients. Problems on finding surface areas and volumes of combinations of the following: cubes, cuboids, spheres, hemispheres and right circular cylinders/cones. Frustum of the cone. Problems involving converting one type of metallic solid into another and other mixed problems

 

 

2.   Survey tools, RTK, DRONE hands-on, Stereo satellite processing.

 

Definition of surveying, Objectives and importance of surveying. Classification of surveys. Principles of surveying. Units of measurements, Surveying measurements and errors, types of errors, precision and accuracy. Classification of maps, map scale, conventional symbols, topographic maps, map layout, Survey of India Map numbering systems. Compass survey: Basic definitions; meridians, bearings, magnetic and True bearings. Prismatic and surveyor’s compasses, temporary adjustments, declination. Theodolite and types, Fundamental axes and parts of Transit theodolite, dumpy level, uses of theodolite, Temporary adjustments of transit theodolite, measurement of horizontal and vertical angles, step by step procedure for obtaining permanent adjustment of Transit theodolite.

 

Introduction- Remote sensing system-

 

data acquisition and processing; Applications; Multi concept in remote sensing. Physical basis of remote sensing- Electro-magnetic radiation (EMR)- nature, nomenclature and radiation laws; Interaction in atmosphere- nature, its effects in various wavelength regions, atmospheric windows; Interaction at ground surface- soils and rocks, vegetation, water, etc.; Geometric basis of interaction. Platform and sensors- Terrestrial, aerial and space platforms; Orbital characteristics of space platforms, sun- and geo-synchronous; Sensor systems- radiometers, optomechanical and push broom sensor; Resolution- spectral, spatial, radiometric and temporal; Data products from various air and spaceborne sensors- aerial photographs, LiDAR, Landsat, SPOT, IRS, ERS, IKONOS, etc. Image interpretation- Elements of interpretation; Manual and digital interpretation; Field verification.

Hyperspectral Image Processing : Introduction to Hyperspectral Remote Sensing, Hyperspectral Sensors and Data Collection, Downloading, Displaying, and Analyzing Hyperspectral Imagery 3D cube, Atmospheric Correction of Hyperspectral Imagery, Reducing High Dimensionality of Hyperspectral Imagery and End member Selection, Hyperspectral Image Classification Using SAM, PCA , MNF.

 

Introduction to UAV, types, principles of UAV flying, understanding Roll,Pitch and yaw. Ground Control station and flight management tools. sensors and platforms; civilian and remote sensing applications; sensors calibration and boresighting; operational requirements of the UAS;concept of operation for UAS; data processing software;generation of digital data products such as ortho-rectified imagery and digital terrain surface;current rules and regulations governing owning and operating a UAS in India;concerns surrounding UAS safety, security and privacy issues.

 

PHOTOGRAMMETRY – Satellite stereo images

Photogrammetric terms; Applications; Type of photographs; Perspective geometry of near vertical and tilted photographs, heights and tilt distortions; Flight planning;
Stereoscopy, base lining, floating marks, parallax equation and stereo, measurements for height determination; Developments in photogrammetry: analogue, analytical and digital methods; photogrammetric instruments. Creation of DSM from stereo images.

 

3.   Groundwater VES, LiDAR, WebGIS, RADAR , DRONE 3D digitisation

 

Hydrology - definition, hydrologic cycle, vertical distribution of groundwater types of aquifers, Darcy's law, porosity, permeability Different types of electrode arrays: Wenner- Schlumberger.. Geometric factors and theoretical derivations for apparent resisitivity for different electrode configurations. Interpretation of electrical resistivity values for identification of water bearing zones. –

Understanding LiDAR data and its principles, use of aerial LiDAR data and generation of DEM from LiDAR data , classification of LiDAR data.

 

Introduction of WeGIS , creation of tileset from vector , raster, publishing the GIS data over web, creation of geomeshup for publishing and quering the data.

 

 Introduction into SAR basics and principles, 2. Introduction into electromagnetic wave theory, 3. Introduction into scattering theory and decomposition techniques, 4. Introduction into SAR interferometry, DInSAR 5. Introduction into polarimetric  classification.

 

3D digitization technique using stereo UAV or satellite images.

 

4.   Basic management skills and PROJECT / Dissertation

 

Development etiquettes and manners • Study of different pictorial expression of non-verbal communication and its analysis. Presentation techniques, Interview grooming, telephone etiquettes, resume preparation. KISS (Keep it short and sweet) in communication – Composing effective messages and effective communication.

 

PROJECT will be on any socially relevant geospatial event or participation on live project under the company.