Thesis Research in GISc

Preparation for Master's degree research and thesis writing in the GISc graduate program. A substantive and meaningful GISc research project is undertaken and a written thesis is prepared, using appropriate research methods in the field of GISc, demonstrating sufficient understanding of the nature of scientific research, the process of defining geographic problems, issues of scale and resolution, formation of research design, scientific literature review, acquisition of relevant data, capturing information and mapping in GIS, analysis and interpretation of data, presenting scientific findings in written and oral formats. Open only to students matriculated for the M.S. degree in GISc. Prerequisite: GEP 605.

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