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Surveying 4_S1_2026

The aim of the course is to enable students to design, plan, execute, and process the surveying of accurate control networks using advanced GNSS surveying

Geodatabases (GDB611S)_S1_2026

The course aims to provide students with knowledge of the types of different spatial databases. Students will also be able to design a spatial database using FOSS GIS, populate the spatial tables and perform basic spatial analysis. Other areas to be covered include ESRI geo-database types and supported elements, Working with ESRI geo-database subtypes, domains and relationship rules, ESRI geo-database Annotation: Creating, editing, and managing annotation features, ESRI geo-database Topology rules, management and editing and Utility Networks and analysis.

Land Administration Theory and Practice_S1_2026

The course is designed to enable students to analyse, from an academic perspective, land administration components and land administration systems to serve society. Students with a Land Administration theoretical background will be able to apply the concepts of land policy instruments regarding access to land, tenure, security, land markets, land reform, land use planning and land taxation. This will enable students to examine institutional, operational and technological requirements for carrying out land administration procedures in a transitional environment when implanting the digital / spatial age systems.

Land Policy for Development S1 2026

The course is designed to enable students to evaluate concepts of land policy, its development, implementation and role in development. Students will be introduced to drivers of land policy such as specific class interests, food security, access to water and other natural resources to enable them to critically analyze the impact of land policies on social, economic and political developments. The major outcome of the course is a series of essays that demonstrate that students are able to think critically. After completion of the course, students will possess advanced research abilities, be able to select research methods and independently evaluate processes while taking complete responsibility and accountability. Students are expected to take full responsibility for their own learning.