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nrd;idg; gy;fiyf;fofk;University of MadrasCentenary Buildings, Tholkappiar Campus, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005(Established under the Act of Incorporation XXVII of 1857 – Madras University Act 1923)(State University)` `/-APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO M.Sc in GEOINFORMATICS UNDER PRIVATE STUDY(CBCS- SEMESTER PATTERN) FOR THE ADADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013(Offered by Department of Geography)Note: ( Before filling the Application go through the ‘INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES” appended)1. Please read the Prospectus carefully before filling in the application .2. Applications must be complete in all respects.3. In the case of students withdrawing from Programmes after admission, NO REFUND OF FEES will be made by the University4. under any circumstance.5. The completed Application should be sent directly to the Registrar, University of Madras, Tholkappiar Campus,Chennai-6000051. Name of the Applicant (In English) : _________________________________________(In Vernacular) : ________________________________________2. Name of the Father / Husband : ___________________Mother ________________3. AddressAffix recentPhotograph(a) Permanent Address(b) Address for CommunicationPin CodePhone No.Mobile No.Email Id:Pin CodePhone No.Mobile No.Email Id:4. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) :5. Sex : Male / Female :6. Religion :7. Nationality: Indian /Others Specify : ___________8. Community: SC / SCA/ ST / BC / BC (Muslim) /MBC/DNC / OC :9. Differently abled person : Blind / Hearing Impaired / Orthopedically Challenged10. Qualification which makes the applicant eligible for applying to the present course :Degree : _________________ Subject (Main) : ____________________________________

11. Years studied in School and College : • 10+2+3 +2= 17 Years •10+2+4 = 16 Years• 10+2+3 = 15 Years • Others12. Provide details of Educational QualificationCourse /TrainingDegree /DiplomaReg. No.Name of the Institutionand UniversityMonth & Yearof PassingPercentage ofMarks AwardedUGAny otherDegree/DiplomaMathematics& StatisticalKnowledgeComputerKnowledge13 Trade / Industry / Government/Employment DetailsName of the Organisationand AddressPosition Held Duration Responsibilities14. Organisational Sponsorship and the Authorised Signature:(Also enclose a sponsorship letter by the organisation)15. Enclosures (Attested Photo copies only) :(a) X standard and HSC Certificate(b) Mark sheets and Provisional/ Degree Certificate / proof of Educational Qualification(c) Community Certificate(d) Academic / Industrial Experience / Sponsorship Letter16. Any other information which you would like to present in support of your application:DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANTI hereby declare that the particulars furnished above are correct. I agree that the authorities may invalidate my application,at any time, if any of the information furnished is found to be false. I am aware that my eligibility for admission for a coursewill be decided by the concerned admitting authority.Place :Date : Signature of the Applicant

UNIVERSITY OF MADRASAPPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO M.Sc in GEOINFORMATICS UNDER PRIVATE STUDY (CBCS-SEMESTER PATTERN) FOR THE ADADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013(Offered by Department of Geography)Name of the Applicant :(In Capital Letters)Admissions 2012-2013Admission test / Interview Card(To be filled by the Applicant)Signature of the Applicant :Affix recentPhotograph______________________________________________________________________________________To be filled by the University DepartmentAdmission Test Interview IntimationRegistration Number: _________________Date : _________________ Time :Venue: _______________________________________________________________Department’s SealSignature of the Head of the Department______________________________________________________________________________________Instructions :1. The Candidate is advised to be present at the specified venue at least 15 minutes before the commencement of the Test/ Interview.2. Please bring all evidences for (a) Years of study (b) Eligibility requirements (i.e.) UG/PG/ Diploma (c) Experiences(d) Sponsorship (if any)3. NO TA/DA will be provided by the University

UNIVERSITY OF MADRASM.Sc. DEGREE COURSE IN GEOINFORMATICS(Under Private Study)CBCS - Semester Pattern(With effect from the academic year 2012-2013 onwards)\INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES1.IntroductionAn intensive Two-year M.Sc., Geoinformatics (Private study ) at the Department of Geography,University of Madras is designed to provide the candidates a sound knowledge in the field of Geospatialtechnology for effective use of Geoinformatics in sustainable resource development planning .The course isdesigned for management level training for duration of two years. Upon completion of the course,participants should be able to contribute to the design, implementation and management of geoinformationproduction systems and quality control systems2.ObjectivesThe main objective is to provide a comprehensive training in theory and practice in the field ofGeoinformatics at the level of supervisors. After the completion of the Degree, the graduate should becapable of performing competently the routine tasks in the field of geoinformatics and capacity to supervisetechnicians in the routine tasks and relate to professionals in the planning and execution of Geoinformaticsprojects.3. Main Target Groups:The course is mainly intended for those who are involved in the operational use of integratedgeoinformation production and management in:· National survey and mapping organizations, International organizations, United nations etc· Application oriented organizations,(cadastre, Local authorities, utilities companies, naturalInternational organizations, United Nations etc resources surveys, environment, privategeoinformation production organizations).· Private sector, (examples: Information technology industry, GIS consulting firms,Environmental management agencies, Tourist industry, Utility companies,E-commerce, Mineral Exploration).· Emergency services, Public health and epidemiology, Planning and Urban development,Crime mapping, Transportation and infrastructure.· And many more.4. Eligibility for AdmissionA candidates who has passed BA/B.Sc., Degree Examination with Geography/Geology/physics/Environmental Sciences / Computer science / Computer Applications /InformationTechnology/ Agriculture/Remote sensing as the main subject of study or Geography as one of thesubjects of study with knowledge of Mathematics /Statistics at least at the +2 level or BE CivilEngineering or any information Technology related fields or an examination of any other Universityaccepted by the Syndicate as equivalent thereto.Candidates with degrees in other subject areas will be considered if the demonstrate interest,aptitude and experience in a field relevant to the application of geospatial technology.5. Duration of the courseThe duration of the course is for two academic years consisting of four semesters.

6. Medium of instruction: English7. Nature of the Programme:The course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations, seminars, practical and projectworkshops offered under choice Based credit system (CBCS).The course will be offered under private studyat the Department of Geography, University of Madras8. Cost of the programme and student strengthCourse fee is Rs.50,000/- (fifty thousand only) for two years .Fees should be paid at the time ofadmission . Payment shall be made in two installments ( First year : 25,000, Second year 25,000) Maximumstudent strength will be 100.Course fee for foreign student US$ 2,000.9. Compulsory Intensive Contact Classes and Orientation :Ten days of practical sessions including lectures and seminars will be conducted at theDepartment of Geography, University of Madras for each semester and the attendance is compulsory and aminimum of 80 percent of attendance to be gained by each candidate. For the examination purposes, therecord works completed and duly signed at the intensive practical training along will be considered forexamination. All practical exercises will be recorded in A4 size sheets and submitted for evaluation.Examinations will be conducted at the end of each semester. The candidates who pass all the examinationprescribed for the course in the first appearance only are eligible for ranking .Examination for theory,practical and project work will be conducted by Department of Geography, University of Madras.10. Project workThe M.Sc., project is an extended piece of work carried out largely independently .At the end of thethird semester, the title of the project work will be decided and approved for each candidate .A facultymember will be assigned as advisor. The topic for research project work within the fields of cartography,geographic information science, spatial planning photogram metric mapping, settlement studies, remotesensing, etc .will be selected by the student in consultation with the advisor .Students are encouraged to carryout projects in collaboration with industry, or in support of Research projects in the Departments ofGeography /Government departments/UN Agencies. At the end of the project, students will have to present aseminar. The project report shall be submitted by the candidate before the commencement of the second yearExaminations. Viva will be conducted at the Department of Geography. University of Madras, Chennai11. Eligibility for the Award of Degree:A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if he/she obtains not less than 50% ofthe marks in each paper / Practical/ Project. The candidate who does not obtain the required minimum marksfor a pass in a paper(s) / Practical/Project shall be required to appear for and pass the same at a subsequentappearance. A candidates shall be eligible for the award of the degree only if he/she has undergone the fullcourse of study for a period of not less than two academic years and pass the examinations in all the foursemesters and earn the prescribed 91 credits.All courses are standardized and the credits for each course are in accordance with the hours oflearning process, which includes lectures, labs or Project work or presentation in the form of report or /recordthe subjects listed under each semester are compulsory courses in each semester.12. ExaminationExaminations will be conducted at the end of each semester. The candidates who pass all the examinationprescribed for the course in the first appearance only are eligible for ranking.

NOTIFICATION FOR INTERNET PURPOSEThe University is offering M.Sc.,(Geoinformatics) degree course under private study(semester) during the academic year 2012-2013 in the Department of Geography.1.IntroductionAn intensive Two-year M.Sc., Geoinformatics (Private study ) at the Department ofGeography, University of Madras is designed to provide the candidates a sound knowledge inthe field of Geospatial technology for effective use of Geoinformatics in sustainable resourcedevelopment planning .The course is designed for management level training for duration oftwo years. Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to contribute to thedesign, implementation and management of geoinformation production systems and qualitycontrol systems2.ObjectivesThe main objective is to provide a comprehensive training in theory and practice in thefield of Geoinformatics at the level of supervisors. After the completion of the Degree, thegraduate should be capable of performing competently the routine tasks in the field ofgeoinformatics and capacity to supervise technicians in the routine tasks and relate toprofessionals in the planning and execution of Geoinformatics projects.3. Main Target Groups:The course is mainly intended for those who are involved in the operational use ofintegrated geoinformation production and management in:· National survey and mapping organizations, International organizations, Unitednations etc· Application oriented organizations,(cadastre, Local authorities, utilitiescompanies, natural International organizations, United Nations etc resourcessurveys, environment, private geoinformation production organizations).· Private sector, (examples: Information technology industry, GIS consulting firms,Environmental management agencies, Tourist industry, Utility companies,E-commerce, Mineral Exploration).· Emergency services, Public health and epidemiology, Planning and Urbandevelopment, Crime mapping, Transportation and infrastructure.· And many more.

4. Eligibility for AdmissionA candidates who has passed BA/B.Sc., Degree Examination with Geography/Geology/physics/Environmental Sciences / Computer science / Computer Applications/Information Technology/ Agriculture/Remote sensing as the main subject of study orGeography as one of the subjects of study with knowledge of Mathematics /Statistics atleast at the +2 level or BE Civil Engineering or any information Technology related fieldsor an examination of any other University accepted by the Syndicate as equivalentthereto.Candidates with degrees in other subject areas will be considered if they candemonstrate interest ,aptitude and experience in a field relevant to the application ofgeospatial technology.5. Duration of the courseThe duration of the course is for two academic years consisting of foursemesters.6. Medium of instruction: English7. Nature of the Programme:The course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations, seminars, practical andproject workshops offered under choice Based credit system (CBCS).The course will be offeredunder private study at the Department of Geography, University of Madras8. Cost of the programme and student strengthCourse fee is Rs.50,000/- (fifty thousand only) for two years .Fees should be paid atthe time of admission . Payment shall be made in two installments ( First year : 25,000, Secondyear 25,000) Maximum student strength will be 100.Course fee for foreign student US$ 2,000.9. Compulsory Intensive Contact Classes and Orientation :Ten days of practical sessions including lectures and seminars will be conducted atthe Department of Geography, University of Madras for each semester and the attendance iscompulsory and a minimum of 80 percent of attendance to be gained by each candidate. Forthe examination purposes, the record works completed and duly signed at the intensivepractical training along will be considered for examination. All practical exercises will berecorded in A4 size sheets and submitted for evaluation. Examinations will be conducted at theend of each semester. The candidates who pass all the examination prescribed for the course in

the first appearance only are eligible for ranking .Examination for theory, practical and projectwork will be conducted by Department of Geography, University of Madras.10. Project workThe M.Sc., project is an extended piece of work carried out largely independently .Atthe end of the third semester, the title of the project work will be decided and approved foreach candidate .A faculty member will be assigned as advisor. The topic for research projectwork within the fields of cartography, geographic information science, spatial planningphotogram metric mapping, settlement studies, remote sensing, etc .will be selected by thestudent in consultation with the advisor .Students are encouraged to carry out projects incollaboration with industry, or in support of Research projects in the Departments of Geography/Government departments/UN Agencies. At the end of the project, students will have topresent a seminar. The project report shall be submitted by the candidate before thecommencement of the second year Examinations. Viva will be conducted at the Department ofGeography. University of Madras, Chennai11. Eligibility for the Award of Degree:A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination if he/she obtains notless than 50% of the marks in each paper / Practical/ Project. The candidate who does notobtain the required minimum marks for a pass in a paper(s) / Practical/Project shall be requiredto appear for and pass the same at a subsequent appearance. A candidates shall be eligible forthe award of the degree only if he/she has undergone the full course of study for a period of notless than two academic years and pass the examinations in all the four semesters and earn theprescribed 91 credits.All courses are standardized and the credits for each course are in accordance with thehours of learning process, which includes lectures, labs or Project work or presentation in theform of report or /record the subjects listed under each semester are compulsory courses ineach semester.12. ExaminationExaminations will be conducted at the end of each semester. The candidates who pass all theexamination prescribed for the course in the first appearance only are eligible for ranking.

ISSUE OF APPLICATION IN PERSON:Applications can be had in person at the information centre, University of Madras,Chennai -600 005 on payment of Rs 300/-by cash.ISSUE OF APPLICATION BY POST:Those who want to obtain application by post have to send a written requisitionspecifying the name of the programme together with a Demand Draft for a sum of Rs .350/- (Rs.300/-towards cost of Application and Rs .50/-towards postage) drawn in favour of “TheRegistrar ,University of Madras, Chennai -5.”Application can also be downloaded from the university website athttp://www.unom.ac.in However the cost of application for Rs 300/- by means of Demand Draftshall be enclosed, failing which the application will be summarily rejected.Last date for issue /submission of filled in application: .28.09.2012.REGISTRAR-I/CNo:ERC/M.SC.,/PS/Notification/2012-2013/ GII