M. Tech (by Research) Geoinformatics

The key focus of this programme is to develop student’s skills in the field of Geoinformatics technologies and applications with emphasis on various research activities ranging from understanding of atmospheric phenomena, climate simulation models, paleoclimate reconstruction, linkage between climate and river basin dynamics, flood hazards, impacts of climate on hydrologic cycle, water resources, crop productivity etc. Being a research driven course, it is expected to accelerate our past year scattered research and is dedicated to high quality research.

This programme is offered by the Centre for Climate Change and Water Research (C3WR) that has been established in Suresh Gyan Vihar University. The key focus of C3WR is to deliver up to date knowledge of geospatial technologies like Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS), and Satellite Image Processing. The primary goal of C3WR is to develop infrastructure and facilities for climate change research and coherent multi-disciplinary research group and manpower to engage in large projects of national and social relevance. C3WR is extensively involved in teaching, research, consultancy programmes towards the needs of developing and demonstrating the technology of satellite data utilization and development of Geoinformatics for various applications.

Programme Outcomes

The programme is specifically designed to

• Help students to grow as an effective spatial data professional/scientist/researcher by solving real world problems.
• Strengthen students to work in a team and develop effective communication, critical thinking and technical skills.
• Help students develop a professional approach that prepares them for immediate employment and for life-long learning in advanced areas of Geoinformatics and related fields.
• Support students seeking a career in higher education, research and academics.
• Increase student success & placements in industries.
• Help students develop multi-disciplinary research activities related to social issues.
• Impart required knowledge and technical skills to become a good entrepreneur.
• Facilitate growth in a nurturing environment and promoting intellectual stimulation.

Specific Domain Related Outcomes Include:

• Basic and advanced knowledge based on hands on training of Geoinformatics and related fields.
• Development of required skills based on lab experiments for effective learning of remote sensing, GIS, GPS etc.
• Understanding and analyzing spatial data for solving real world problems.
• Improve technical skills of geo-statistical modelling, analysis and digital image processing.
• Increase academic standards and rigor.
• Achieve academic excellence and uniqueness through high quality research publications.

Salient Features

Dissertation:

Dissertation / thesis of six months is incorporated in the course curriculum to provide hands on training and research experience to students. It will improve problem solving abilities, spatial data analysis and field experiments.

Professional Enhancement:

In addition to core courses, subjects like proficiency in co-curriculum activities, employability skills, seminars, industrial mentor and training, internships, and field visits etc.

Innovative Pedagogy:

Innovative pedagogical methods including demo kits in addition to animations, video lectures, presentations to communicate effective teaching and learning process, development plan for online learning materials.