Research thesis in GIS and technology A

This unit will provide you with an opportunity to undertake a specific research project under the supervision of an academic from the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment. Our academic staff members have a wide range of expertise, ranging from GIS, remote sensing or earth observation, spatial data science and machine learning, cartography, and GIS and technology applications in environment and sustainability. A full list of potential projects will be made available to you prior to commencing your Masters program. You will be able to choose a topic which is aligned to your particular interests, and identify a supervisor for your project after discussion with the course director.   

This unit is part A of a two-semester project that allows you to apply or further develop the advanced knowledge and skills gained through the course and make a genuine contribution to research in GIS and technology. You are required to conduct a comprehensive literature review and report your preliminary results at a seminar. The literature review includes a research proposal describing the research objectives and questions, the significance and preliminary methodology of the project. It will lay a foundation for Part B of the project in the unit EAE5016, where you refine your research questions and methods, implement the project, communicate the research outcomes in the form of a thesis, and defend them via an oral examination.