Geographic information science and technology is a new discipline, which focuses on geospatial information engineering, 3S integration (GPS, GIS, RS), wireless network transmission of spatial data, data information visualization, etc., and highlights the intersection between disciplines. This major trains senior professional and technical personnel with good scientific literacy and theoretical knowledge of geoscience information science and technology, who can engage in scientific research, teaching, production and management and develop morally, intellectually and physically.
2. Specialized courses of geographic information science and technology
Mathematics, physics, geodynamics, space geodesy, geophysics, engineering design, information engineering, remote sensing, global positioning system, digital terrain simulation, satellite photography and space photogrammetry, geographic information system, computer and information transmission and processing, system engineering management.
3. Training objectives of geographic information science and technology specialty
Training objectives
Students in this major are required to have basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, geodynamics and space geodesy, systematically master the theories and methods of modern information science and technology, and accept scientific thinking and scientific experiment training of basic and applied research methods. Students are required to have basic research and development skills in the fields of spatial information classification and collection, transmission and analysis, imaging and image processing, and design and application of spatial information systems.
Training requirements
1, solid foundation in natural science, good humanistic quality and good writing skills;
2. Master the basic theories, knowledge and skills in mathematics, physics, geoscience, geodesy, geophysics, information science, electronics, computer science and digital cartography. , and has a solid and extensive professional basic knowledge;
3, master the basic theory, basic knowledge and basic experimental skills of geospatial information science, and understand the basic concepts and methods in similar fields;
4. Understand the theoretical frontier, application prospect and latest development trends of geospatial information science and technology;
5. Master a foreign language;
6. Have a certain basic ability of summarizing, sorting out, analyzing, designing and writing papers, academic communication ability, strong sense of innovation and spirit.
4. Employment direction and prospect of geographic information science and technology specialty.
This major is an interdisciplinary subject. Students have a solid foundation in mathematics and physics, solid basic theory, extensive professional knowledge, strong adaptability and wide employment. It is suitable for scientific research, teaching, production and management in government agencies, urban construction, land and resources, national defense, information industry, finance, public management, transportation, electric power, energy, environmental protection, meteorology and other departments and fields.
Second, the ranking of universities specializing in geographic information science and technology 1. Central South University A+
2. China Geo University (Beijing) a
3. Henan Polytechnic Universitya