Short Term Course in Geoinformation Science and Technology
About the Course
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) aims to provide learners with essential skills to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize spatial data. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills, this course provides sufficient knowledge and advanced training in the field of RS, GIS and GPS. The courses highlights on various application fields like, Natural Resource Management, Utilities Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Land or Urban Information Systems and Municipal GIS, Customisation and Application Software Development (Course Brochure).
Key Areas (Course Module)
- Mapping Concept- Geodesy
- Geographical Information System (GIS)
- Remote Sensing
- Digital Image Processing
- Global Navigation Satellite Systems and GPS Survey
- AutoCAD
- Advanced Surveying and Drafting
- Project Work
Who can apply ?
Graduates / Post Graduates and researchers/scholars in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Ecology, Environmental Science and Management, Agriculture, Forestry, Architecture, Town and Country planning, Civil engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Community Medicine, Commerce and Management can apply. Working professionals and senior and middle level officials from corporate bodies, government departments, agencies, NGOs, local self-governments and researchers and academicians from universities, colleges and institutions can participate the training as sponsored candidates.
Duration and Periodicity
The duration of the course is 6 months (24 weeks) comprising of theory, practical and project work. There will be two batches in a year commencing in March and September every year.
Fee structure
Registration Fee: 250/-
Prior Registration: Rs.1, 000/-
Course Fee : Rs. 36,000/- (Include prior registration fee and can pay the fee in 2 installments.)
Caution Deposit : Rs. 1,000/-
How to Apply
The application form can be downloaded from the link (Application-form-for-Short-term-course-in-Geoinformation-Science-and-Technology). The completely filled application form along with the Application+ Registration fee of Rs 250/- as DD drawn in favour of Director, School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University or by digital transfer (with Transaction Details; UTR/UPI Transaction Number & Date) should be mailed (registered/ speed post only) to the address “The Co-ordinator, Dr. R. Satheesh Centre for Remote Sensing and GIS, School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priya Darshini Hills P. O., Kottayam – 686 560. Kerala, India. Mob: 9446767451″.
Those who want to reserve their seats while applying itself should pay (via Online/ Demand Draft) Rs.1,250/– (Rs. 1,000/- is the amount that is paid from the course fee in advance to book the seat), provided the qualifications are matching with the requirement. This arrangement is due to the admission policy of ‘First-Come First Serve‘.
All the payments can also be remitted by any mode of digital transfer to the following account of the university only.
Account Holder : Director, School of Environmental Sciences, M.G. University
Account Number : 67000886817
Bank : State Bank of India
Branch : MG University Campus
Branch Code : 070669
IFSC Code : SBIN0070669
One can apply for the course year around and your application will be considered for admission in the coming batch of the calendar year. The form should reach 10 days prior to the date of commencement of the batch/before the last date in the announcement.
Evaluation and Certification
The participants will be evaluated through internal assessment, final examination for theory and viva- voce for the project work. Participants will be graded based on the marks gained and the successful candidates will be issued proficiency certificates.be issued proficiency certificates.
Placements
Placement support will be given to all the students as per the demand of various research institutions, government organization and companies. Alumnus of the course are working under various government organisations, NGOs and companies like WIPRO, Infosys, Trimble, Garmin, Genesys, Map My India, PAN Environ India, ULCCS etc.
Contact Us:
THE CO-ORDINATOR (Dr. Abin Varghese)
Dr. R. SATHEESH CENTRE FOR REMOTE SENSING AND GIS
School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University
PD Hills P. O., Kottayam -686560
Ph: 0481-2733369
Mob: +91 9446767451/+91 8943906256
Email: rsgismgu@gmail.com
