University

Address

Department

Courses

Cape Town

The Secretary
Department of Geomatics
University of Cape Town
Private Bag
Rondebosch 7700
Tel no +27 21 6503577
Fax +27 21 6503572

E-mail: geosec@ebe.uct.ac.za
http://www.uct.ac.za/

Department of Geomatics

Four year BSc (Geomatics) degree, awarded by the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment. There are currently two streams on offer within the degree programme, with some flexibility within these streams, and a third stream is being planned for 2003. The streams are:

BSc(Geomatics) in Geoinformatics, with a third year major in one of the following:

• Computer Science
  • Environmental and Geographic Science
  • Geology
  • BSc(Geomatics) in Surveying
• BSc(Geomatics) in Planning
• Masters in City and Regional Planning (combined programme proposed for future)

Postgraduate Studies
Information on the honours programme can be found at: http://www.geomatics.uct.ac.za/degrees/bsc_gis_hons.php

Students wishing to specialise further may register for a Masters or Doctoral degree.

The Department has a very strong research and teaching record and is respected internationally as a leader in Geomatics education and research.

Natal

University of KZN
Durban 4041
Telephone: +27 31 260 3192
Fax: +27 31 260 2029
Email: info@biology.ukzn.ac.za
www.geography.ukzn.ac.za

Geographical and Environmental Sciences

Geographical and Environmental Sciences offers students courses in Urban development and environmental geography in the first year. Second year students are introduced to topics such as environmental management and biogeography. At the third year level topics such as atmospheric science, urban studies, tourism, geographical information systems, land issues and rural development, soil erosion and conservation and sustainable cities are available.

Orange Free State

P.O. Box 339
Bloemfontein 9300
Tel: +27(0)51-4019111,
www.uovs.ac.za
Professor Gawie de Villiers
Tel: 401 2255
geo@sci.uovs.ac.za
Senior lecturer Nico Kotze
Tel: 401 2183
kotzenj@sci.uovs.ac.za

Geography Department

Geographical Information Systems

(GIS) features strongly in undergraduate as well as post-graduate programmes of the department. The most sought after course is the structured Masters' degree in GIS (full-time or part-time).

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM includes:

• Spatial Analysis
• Cartography and Remote sensing
• Geographical Information Systems
• Geographical Information Systems (Practical)

HONOURS

• Theoretical foundations of the subject
• Independent research project and practical training in research
• Among several Geography subjects are the following:
• Geographical Information Systems
• Remote sensing and image processing

MASTERS

A. A dissertation   OR
B. A minor dissertation including some of the following:

• GIS Introduction
• GIS Advanced
• Remote sensing and Image processing

Port Elizabeth

Tel +27 41 5042325 Fax +27 41 5042573
www.upe.ac.za/geography/
e-mail geography@upe.ac.za

Anthony Walker
ggbadw@orca.upe.ac.za
or Wilma Grundlingh
ggahws@orca.upe.ac.za

Faculty of Science
Department Geography

The University works upon a semester system, whereby courses are divided into half-year lecture blocks.
Current undergraduate courses include:

• Semester 1: Urban field studies and cartography
• Semester 2: Cartography and presentation of geographic information
• Semester 3: Practical map making
• Semester 4: Air photograph interpretation
• Semester 6: (third year): Geographical Information Systems
• The processing of geographical data (special alternative course for science students)

GIS is one of the courses offered as a year course at honours level.

Potchefstroom

Mrs. Elsje Gelderbloem
Geography and Environmental Studies
PU vir CHO, Private Bag X6001, POTCHEFSTROOM, 2520
Mrs Laurette Coetzee (Cartographer / GIS)
Geography and Environmental Studies
ggfleg@puknet.puk.ac.za
www.puk.ac.za/ggfwww/

School of Environmental Sciences and Development

UNDERGRADUATE

Degree in Geography: Introduction to GIS part of practical work in 2nd and 3rd year.

POST GRADUATE

Masters Junior Phase (former BA/Bsc Hons)

Full time or Part-time: Introduction to GIS or Applied GIS are two of the core modules (16 credits each).

Pretoria

Centre for Geoinformation Science
Department of Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology
Geography Building
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, 0002
Tel: +27 12 420 3536
Fax: +27 12 420 3808
e-mail: unigis@postino.up.ac.za

UPGIS
Please note that short courses are managed by Ce at UP and the contact person is Tanya de Bruin.
CE AT UP
Private Bag X41
Hatfield
0028
Tel: +27 12 4203380
tanya.ce@up.ac.za

Geography, Geoinformatics and Meteorology

Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies (BSc, Hons, MSc, PhD and Postgraduate Diploma):

All courses have been registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The University of Pretoria is also a member of UNIGIS - an international group of universities offering recognised GIS courses worldwide.

Undergraduate Studies

• BSc in Geoinformatics: Designed for the student who would like to become a GIS Professional.
• BA General: Students from the Faculty of Humanities can add a number of GIS modules to their programme. This will provide basic knowledge and skills to use a GIS and also access to the BSocSci (Hons) in Geography with a GIS focus mentioned below.
• Individual GIS modules:  If you are studying for another degree you could add a number of modules that would teach you how GIS can be used in your chosen discipline (Zoology, Botany, Sociology, Engineering, etc).

Postgraduate Studies

• BSc Hons (Geoinformatics): Advanced course work in Geographic Information Science. The modules are all provided on a distance-learning basis.
• BSc or BSocSci (Hons) Geography: Designed for students with a Geography or related background who would like to become an advanced user of GIS in your chosen discipline. Most of the modules are provided on a distance-learning basis plus residential workshops.
• MSc/PhD (Geoinformatics): advanced research in Geographic Information Science.
• GIS for Environmental Sciences (GIS785): Designed for postgraduate students in other fields of study requiring GIS knowledge and skills for their research project. The theoretical part of the module will be available on a distance-learning basis while the practical work will be covered in a 5-day workshop.

Professional Development Programme

The Department also offers a complete range of short courses for continuous professional development on an annual basis subject to lecturer availability and demand. The theoretical part of the modules will be provided on a distance-learning basis while the practical work will be covered in 5-day workshops.

RAU - Rand Afrikaans University

PO Box 524
Auckland Park
2006
Tel: +27 11 489-2433
Fax: +27 11 489-2430
E-mail:ggf@na.rau.ac.za
Extra curricular
For information on enrolment:
Dr. LGC Scheepers
Tel: +27 11 489-2434
Fax: +27 11 489-2430
E-mail: lgcs@na.rau.ac.za

Department of Geography and Environmental Management

Course in Geo-Informatics 1 & 2
The Geo-Informatics courses are introductory to the theory and practise of GIS and Remote Sensing respectively as seen from a geographical point of view.

Schedule:

• Geo-Informatics 1 (GIS) is presented during the first semester of each year.
• Geo-Informatics 2 (Remote Sensing) is presented during the second semester of each year.

The course forms part of the full honours course in Geography where it can be selected as one of several specialisation courses or as a non-graduate course leading to a certificate. If followed as a separate entity for non-graduate purposes in order to acquire a certificate in Geo-Informatics, candidates must have a university degree, or an equivalent diploma.

Certificate courses in Remote Sensing on postgraduate level in collaboration with SAC and GDTA, as well as in GIS.

Postgraduate students may also apply through the Department to undertake research in Remote Sensing at GDTA in Toulouse, France.

Rhodes

The Secretary
Rhodes University
Geography
Department
P O Box 94, GRAHAMSTOWN, 6140
Voice Phone +27 +46 603 8319
Fax +27 +46 636 1199
eMail geography@ru.ac.za
Geography

Geography Department

Stellenbosch

Department of Geography & Environmental Studies
University of Stellenbosch
Private Bag
X1, MATIELAND 7602
TEL NO. +27 21 808 3218
FAX NO. +27 21 808 2405
E-MAIL avn@sun.ac.za
GIS

Geography & Environmental Studies

Undergraduate as well as post graduate degrees in GIS
The general goal is to provide an introduction to GIS and to concentrate on a system that has a large international user base. The course will endeavour to achieve a balance between theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on basic principles and concepts of GIS, on spatial analytical methods and provision of a general exposure to the applicability of GIS.
METHODS

• Theoretical knowledge of GIS principles and concepts are acquired through lectures, tutorials and self study.
  
• Practical skills and experience are acquired by completing a series of practical exercises using a well-known GIS.

UNISA

Head of the Department (Prof M de Jongh)
University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, UNISA, 0003
Tel: (012) 429 6013
Fax: (012) 429 3221
Geography

Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography and Environmental studies

Undergraduate Modules part of BA or a BSc degree in Geography and Environmental studies

• GGH203-V: The interpretation of maps, aerial photos and satellite images
• GGH303-Y: Introduction to geographical information systems (GIS)

Western Cape

Ms. Bronwen Honigwachs
Secretary of Department of Earth Sciences
University of the Western Cape, Private Bag X17
Bellville 7535
Tel: +27 21 959 2223
Fax: +27 21 959 2438 / 1317
E-mail:bhonigwachs@uwc.ac.za
Earthscience

Environmental Sciences

Post-graduate programmes (Honors, MSc and PhD) Training focuses on environmental management, applied environmental problem solving, environmental law, catchment management and the use of GIS as a planning tool. The focus of the department is on water resources and as a result of this the course emphasizes the importance of river catchment management, especially in the urban setting. It is a two year full time structured M Sc degree consisting of six taught modules and a mini thesis.

Wits

Private Bag 3, WITS, 2050,
Telephone: +27-(0)11-717-1000
Fax: +27-(0)11-339-7620
Geography
CONTACT PERSON
Teresa Dirsuweit
Tel: +27 11 717 6516
e-mail: 017tcd@cosmos.wits.ac.za
Geographic Information Systems
(Dr Charles Mather – email: 017chm@cosmos.wits.ac.za)

Courses part of honours and Masters in Geography

This GIS course focuses on the application of remote sensing for environmental analysis.  The course involves the processing and analysis of satellite images (Landsat TM) of a region in the Mpumalanga lowveld where sugar cane, citrus, bananas and other subtropical fruit is grown.