GIS 492 Bachelor of Geographic Information Systems Thesis involves the design and planning of an independent research project. Tasks include a literature review of the background information, experimental design, data acquisition and management, analysis, and technical reporting (written, visual, and oral). Students will have the opportunity to apply geospatial technology theory and skills to a real world project with an experienced supervisor. Course deliverables will include a project proposal, a proposal poster presentation, four progress reports, a completed geospatial product, a final thesis document, and a thesis defense seminar. This course is normally started in the fall with approval of the School Chair.
Prerequisites: GIS 390 and Co-op 301 (or 491 as an alternate to Co-op 301) with a minimum of 60% or credit granted.
Corequisite: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 30 |
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| Total Credits | 6.00 |
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| Total Hours | 300 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 300 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- identify and explore key issues related to a geospatial research project chosen with the approval of the supervisor;
- explain the significance of the project using available literature and form research questions to be answered;
- apply scientific research and project management skills to plan the project and to create a project proposal;
- collect required data/information, maintain data quality and research ethics, and manipulate data effectively;
- analyze and interpret the results of the project and demonstrate mastery of technical skills in the field of geospatial science;
- produce a scientific thesis;
- demonstrate professional attitude when interact with industry representatives and faculty supervisors; and
- communicate the outcomes of the project effectively through a research proposal poster, blog post, a written thesis document, and a public oral presentation.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.