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Cartography, Geoinformation systems, Earth remote sensing

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Bachelor E4 Earth Sciences

4 years

240

6

First (Bachelor)

Natural sciences

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Complete general secondary education. Incomplete higher education based on the degree of “Professional Junior Bachelor” or the educational-qualification level of “Junior Specialist” (under an accelerated program).

Complete general secondary education.
Incomplete higher education based on the degree of “Professional Junior Bachelor” or the educational-qualification level of “Junior Specialist” (under an accelerated program).

PLO01. Collect, process, and analyze information in the field of Earth sciences. PLO02. Use professional Ukrainian in both oral and written forms. PLO03. Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a foreign language within the professional field. PLO04. Utilize information technologies, as well as cartographic and geoinformation models, in the field of Earth sciences. PLO05. Conduct field and laboratory research. PLO06. Determine the fundamental characteristics, processes, history, and composition of the Earth as a planetary system and its geospheres. PLO07. Apply models, methods, and data from physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, mathematics, information technology, and other fields to the study of natural and societal processes and phenomena related to the formation and development of geospheres. PLO08. Justify the selection of, and employ, field and laboratory methods for the analysis of natural and anthropogenic systems and objects. PLO09. Be able to conduct research on geospheres using quantitative analysis methods. PLO10. Analyze the composition and structure of the geosphere (in accordance with the specialization in cartography, geoinformation systems, or remote sensing) across various spatio-temporal scales. PLO11. Organize and synthesize data from field and laboratory research. PLO12. Know and apply theories, paradigms, concepts, and principles within the Earth sciences, in accordance with the specialization. PLO13. Ability to communicate the results of one’s work to a professional audience and the general public, and to deliver presentations and reports. PLO14. Ability to participate in the development of projects and practical recommendations in the field of Earth sciences. PLO15. Ability to select optimal methods and tools for conducting research, as well as for collecting and processing data. PLO16. Master the basic general military knowledge and skills necessary for fulfilling the constitutional duty to defend the Fatherland, as well as the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine2. 2 Mandatory for students who are citizens of Ukraine, enrolled in full-time or dual-mode education, and for whom the completion of basic military training is compulsory under the Law of Ukraine "On Military Duty and Military Service." For Block 1 "Cartography and Geographic Information Systems": PLO17.1 Collect, process, and analyze information for the design, creation, preparation for publication, and publication (dissemination) of maps of various kinds, types, and purposes. PLO18.1. Use geoinformation systems, including web-mapping tools, to map various objects, phenomena, and processes. PLO19.1. Know the methods for designing geoinformation systems and apply them in practice to solve spatial problems. PLO20.1. Be able to apply the cartographic method when studying geospheres and the results of their interaction. For Block 2, “Remote Sensing of the Earth, Spatial Planning, and Natural Resource Management”: PLO17.2. Know and apply modern methods and technologies for creating maps of the natural environment PLO18.2. Ability to collect, process, and analyze information—including data obtained via remote sensing methods—for the purpose of studying the natural resource potential of a territory, developing cadastres, ensuring balanced natural resource use, and mapping natural resources. PLO19.2. Ability to carry out spatial planning and manage natural resources and their utilization. PLO20.2. Ability to conduct geosystem monitoring of the environment using Earth remote sensing tools.

Full-time form

Written and oral exams, assessments, current control, oral presentations, defense of practice reports, coursework, differentiated assessment, comprehensive exam by specialty, defense of the bachelor's qualification work.

Field training in topography and geodesy (conducted separately from theoretical coursework) (3 weeks). Field training in Earth sciences (geological, hydrological, and meteorological studies) (conducted separately from theoretical coursework) (3 weeks). Field training in topographic surveying and satellite technologies (conducted separately from theoretical coursework) (4 weeks). Computer-based practical training in cartography (conducted separately from theoretical coursework) (2 weeks). Professional internship (conducted separately from theoretical coursework) (6 weeks).

Industrial internship, separate from theoretical instruction (6 weeks).

Potential workplaces include: enterprises functionally subordinate to the State Service of Ukraine for Geodesy, Cartography and Cadastre (Derzhgeokadastr); business entities of various legal forms; executive government bodies at different territorial levels; and other organizations. Graduates may qualify for positions such as cartographer, map editor, geoinformation technology specialist (GIS specialist), specialist in remote sensing and aerospace monitoring, specialist in geosystem environmental monitoring, topographer, surveyor, photogrammetrist, and others (depending on the specific staffing structure of the enterprise or company).

Further education may be pursued at the second (master’s) level of higher education; professional development and additional postgraduate education are also available.