Geomatics Engineering

 

 

Provide high quality education and training that will enhance the student’s knowledge, expertise, and Techniques to demonstrate the field surveying problems exists in the land surveying profession today.
Teaching Language: English
Branches: Muscat (4 and Half Years), Ibra(4 and Half Years), Salalah(4 and Half Years), Musannah (Upto Diploma 2 Years)

 

The graduates will have the ability to:

 

  1.  Gain confidence to apply surveying skills in societal contexts.
  2.  The use of various surveying equipment in mapping and establishing vertical and horizontal control.
  3.  Solve the critical errors and adjustments associated in the field surveying.
  4.  To develop the independent abilities to solve field problems in topographic and hydrographic surveying.
  5.  Work as a part of team in multidisciplinary projects to gain entrepreneurship skills.
  6.  Ability to acquire precise measurement and obtaining accurate results.

 

  1.  Secondary School to UTAS Entry Requirements (As per UTAS guidelines).
  2.  Language Requirements (As per UTAS Bylaws and its latest Amendments).
  3.  Level to Level CGPA requirements (As per the UTAS Bylaws and its latest Amendments).

Reference: UTAS Bylaws and its Amendments

 

  1.   Surveyors in government and private companies
  2.   Hydrographic surveyor
  3.   Cartographer

Semester 1

The course is aimed at enhancing students’ academic skills by exposing them to academic modes of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course also aims at enabling students to participate in academic discussions of lectures through strategic listening and speaking and to improve their reflective writing and speaking skills through summarizing and paraphrasing various scientific and technological topics.

The course aims to provide the underpinning knowledge in Engineering Drawing and enable the students to produce high quality engineering drawing using manual and computer aided drafting techniques.

The course aims to provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge in Physics mainly related to the topics on measurements, motion, energy, power, optics and sound.

The course aims to introduce the students to the basic concepts of engineering chemistry which form an integral part of those majoring in Engineering and an essential background for those majoring in other disciplines

The course aims to equip the graduates with problem solving, programming skills and to apply real time programming approaches in all engineering disciplines through any latest computer programming languages like python.

The course aims to provide an understanding and awareness of workplace hazards, risks and industrial safety and to impart necessary skills and competence.

Semester 2

 

Prerequisite:FPMP0003
The course aims to equip and enhance the students with hands on structured experience on basic engineering practices adhering to safety regulations.

Prerequisite:PHYS1110
The course aims to provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge in Physics mainly related to the topics on electricity, electromagnetism, heat, thermodynamics and modern physics.

Prerequisite:PHYS1110
The course aims to introduce students to renewable energy resources: availability, potential and suitability as a substitute for conventional energy resources for future energy demands.

Prerequisite:UNEN1102
This course is offered to students in the Diploma level. The course aims at enabling the students to communicate effectively and appropriately, based on real-life and workplace situations. The course equips the students with the necessary language and contextual knowledge. The students will be engaged in tasks where they demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to solve life and workplace related problems.

Semester 1

The course deals with the introduction to entrepreneurship; business knowledge; accounting and finance; management and marketing; operation management; understanding the ecosystem; some applications and project presentations.

Prerequisite: MATH1200

The course aims to deals with the introduction to surveying that includes definition of surveying, types of surveying and the surveying instruments. It follows with the discussion of the errors and mistakes in surveying measurement and simple statistics as well for determining the precision, accuracy, and most probable value. It will be followed by discussing the measurements of horizontal and vertical distances, angles, and direction. Finally, traverse computation and area computation by different methods are also discussed.

The course aims to covers basic cartographic rules such as map object classification, generalization, symbolization in topographic and thematic map design. Develops critical thinking on maps and design of maps by using different tools of cartography.

This course aims to introduce basic concepts of geodesy such as different earth model and coordinate system used in the surveying.

Semester 2

Uncs2215- Communication Skills
Unpr2217- Preparing for Work
Unwe2216- Working Ethics
Unis2206- Islamic Studies
Unoc2207- Oman Civilization and Man
Unct2210- Critical Thinking
Uncl2211- Chinese Language

Prerequisite: EGGE2110
The course aims to includes types of route and construction surveys, highway cross section elements, highway alignment, horizontal and vertical controls, types of horizontal curves, elements of horizontal curves and laying out of simple curves, types of vertical curves, elements of vertical curves and laying out of crest and sag vertical curves, area and volumes of earthworks and mass diagrams.

Prerequisite: EGGE2110
The course aims to provide direct and indirect method of leveling to determine the elevation of points. Leveling is used to provide necessary data for engineering design and construction. Process of obtaining and locating contours will be discussed in order to create of topographic map which can be utilized by allied specializations.

Prerequisite: EGGE2110
The course aims to provide knowledge on basic principles, instrument used for data collection, analysis and visualization associated with hydrographic surveying.

Prerequisite: EGGE2110
GGE2120

 

 

Train the students for a career as Geo spatial professionals with high level of expertise in the date collection, processing, analyzing, and managing the geo spatial data. As well as to develop the students in cadastral surveying to demonstrate their knowledge to support national and local surveying authorities.
Teaching language: English
Branches: Muscat (4 and Half Years), Ibra(4 and Half Years), Salalah(4 and Half Years), Musannah (Upto Diploma 2 Years)

 

The graduate should have the ability to:

 

  1.  Acquire the ability to map and develop of application in geo spatial field to analyze and writing reports.
  2.  Ability to work on multidisciplinary problem-solving teams.
  3.  Acquire the knowledge to recognize, communicate and resolve the geomatics and remote sensing related problems.
  4.  Secure knowledge on the drone technology and its applications.
  5.  Understanding the impact of spatial information technology on society.
  6.  Acquire independent knowledge to solve contemporary issues.
  7.  Proficient in self-learning skills and clearly understand the professional and ethical responsibilities.
  8.  Perform a boundary survey and preparation of a plot using appropriate standards and laws.

 

Allotment to the Computer Engineering specialization is based on the CGPA scored by the student in First Year Diploma. Requirements to progress to Advanced Diploma in Geomatics Engineering:

  1. Students must complete a Diploma in Geomatics Engineering successfully with CGPA ≥ 2.5 in scale of 4.
  2. IELTS band Score ≥4.5 or the FDL Mark should be ≥ 64.
  3. Lateral entry of students is governed by UTAS bylaws. Reference: UTAS Bylaws and its Amendments

(Reference: 1. MoMP Bylaws of College of Technology & its Amendments)

 

  1.  GIS Engineer
  2.  GIS software developer
  3.  Property surveyor
  4.  Photogrammetry Engineer

Semester 1

The course is aimed at enhancing students’ academic skills by exposing them to academic modes of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course also aims at enabling students to participate in academic discussions of lectures through strategic listening and speaking and to improve their reflective writing and speaking skills through summarizing and paraphrasing various scientific and technological topics.

The course aims to provide the underpinning knowledge in Engineering Drawing and enable the students to produce high quality engineering drawing using manual and computer aided drafting techniques.

The course aims to provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge in Physics mainly related to the topics on measurements, motion, energy, power, optics and sound.

The course aims to introduce the students to the basic concepts of engineering chemistry which form an integral part of those majoring in Engineering and an essential background for those majoring in other disciplines

The course aims to equip the graduates with problem solving, programming skills and to apply real time programming approaches in all engineering disciplines through any latest computer programming languages like python.

The course aims to provide an understanding and awareness of workplace hazards, risks and industrial safety and to impart necessary skills and competence.

Semester 2

 

Prerequisite:FPMP0003
The course aims to equip and enhance the students with hands on structured experience on basic engineering practices adhering to safety regulations.

Prerequisite:PHYS1110
The course aims to provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge in Physics mainly related to the topics on electricity, electromagnetism, heat, thermodynamics and modern physics.

Prerequisite:PHYS1110
The course aims to introduce students to renewable energy resources: availability, potential and suitability as a substitute for conventional energy resources for future energy demands.

Prerequisite:UNEN1102
This course is offered to students in the Diploma level. The course aims at enabling the students to communicate effectively and appropriately, based on real-life and workplace situations. The course equips the students with the necessary language and contextual knowledge. The students will be engaged in tasks where they demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to solve life and workplace related problems.

Semester 1

The course deals with the introduction to entrepreneurship; business knowledge; accounting and finance; management and marketing; operation management; understanding the ecosystem; some applications and project presentations.

Prerequisite: MATH1200

The course aims to deals with the introduction to surveying that includes definition of surveying, types of surveying and the surveying instruments. It follows with the discussion of the errors and mistakes in surveying measurement and simple statistics as well for determining the precision, accuracy, and most probable value. It will be followed by discussing the measurements of horizontal and vertical distances, angles, and direction. Finally, traverse computation and area computation by different methods are also discussed.

The course aims to covers basic cartographic rules such as map object classification, generalization, symbolization in topographic and thematic map design. Develops critical thinking on maps and design of maps by using different tools of cartography.

This course aims to introduce basic concepts of geodesy such as different earth model and coordinate system used in the surveying.

Semester 2

Uncs2215- Communication Skills
Unpr2217- Preparing for Work
Unwe2216- Working Ethics
Unis2206- Islamic Studies
Unoc2207- Oman Civilization and Man
Unct2210- Critical Thinking
Uncl2211- Chinese Language

Prerequisite: EGGE2110
The course aims to includes types of route and construction surveys, highway cross section elements, highway alignment, horizontal and vertical controls, types of horizontal curves, elements of horizontal curves and laying out of simple curves, types of vertical curves, elements of vertical curves and laying out of crest and sag vertical curves, area and volumes of earthworks and mass diagrams.

Prerequisite: EGGE2110
The course aims to provide direct and indirect method of leveling to determine the elevation of points. Leveling is used to provide necessary data for engineering design and construction. Process of obtaining and locating contours will be discussed in order to create of topographic map which can be utilized by allied specializations.

Prerequisite: EGGE2110
The course aims to provide knowledge on basic principles, instrument used for data collection, analysis and visualization associated with hydrographic surveying.

Prerequisite: EGGE2110
GGE2120

Semester 1

The course aims to introduce the principles of image formation, electromagnetic spectrum, imaging systems, and various satellite platforms and sensors used for different applications.

Prerequisite: EGGE2120
The course aims to introduce the basic GIS and its analytical capabilities, Components, Geodatabases, raster and vector models, GIS spatial analysis, analytical function such quarrying, overlaying and modeling.

Prerequisite: EGGE2210
The course aims to provide knowledge in different types of property surveys, establishment of control points, and the coordinates system used in Oman, the different types of property plans and the rules and regulations applied regarding properties.

Prerequisite: EGGE2120
The course aims to covers the data collection, data input, data storage and analysis in GIS package for various applications and projects.

Prerequisite: MATH2100

Semester 2

Prerequisite: EGGE3110
The course aims to introduce the mathematics behind in the photogrammetry as well as collinearity conditions, geometry of stereo model and orientation of aerial photographs will be demonstrated for mapping and surveying.

Prerequisite: EGGE3130
The course aims to focus on the application of surveying principles in construction and industrial works. Conduct survey work and prepare survey plans for engineering works. Calculate and analyze earthworks quantities and layout several types of construction works.

 

Prerequisite:
EGGE3120
EGGE3140

Prerequisite:
EGGE3260: Surveying Computations and Adjustments
EGGE3261: Python Programming for GIS
EGGE3262: Embedded Systems
EGCO3263: Airborne and Terrestrial Laser Mapping

 

 

Providing a strong logical and technological base in the geomatics engineering to achieve self-reliance. Providing eminence education through innovative teaching and practical skills to meet the national and global standards with entrepreneurship qualities and ethical values.
Teaching language : English
Branches: Muscat (4 and Half Years), Ibra(4 and Half Years), Salalah(4 and Half Years), Musannah (Upto Diploma 2 Years)

 

The graduates will have the ability to:

 

  1.  Conduct investigation of natural resources management issues including literature survey, formulating methodology, analysis and synthesis of data to provide legal conclusions.
  2.  To be professional, innovative and dedicated contributors to the national economy in the field of natural resources and spatial management.
  3.  Ability to handle multiple stakeholders and develop the practical skills to participate multi-disciplinary national and international research projects.
  4.  Ability to achieve mastery in training and research in the field of modern surveying.
  5.  Demonstrate a knowledge and management skills in business practices to become successful entrepreneur.
  6.  Understand the professional ethics and responsibilities of modern surveying techniques and to contribute to the society for sustainable development.
  7.  Develop the object-oriented programming skills.

 

  1.  Student must complete Advanced Diploma in Geomatics Engineering successfully with CGPA ≥ 2.75 in scale of 4.
  2.  IELTS band Score ≥ 5 or the FDL Mark should be ≥ 71.
  3.  Lateral entry of students is governed by UTAS bylaws.

Reference: UTAS Bylaws and its Amendments

 

  1.   GIS Analyst in government and private sectors.
  2.   Web developer.
  3.   Software engineers.
  4.   DGPS operator.

Semester 1

The course is aimed at enhancing students’ academic skills by exposing them to academic modes of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course also aims at enabling students to participate in academic discussions of lectures through strategic listening and speaking and to improve their reflective writing and speaking skills through summarizing and paraphrasing various scientific and technological topics.

The course aims to provide the underpinning knowledge in Engineering Drawing and enable the students to produce high quality engineering drawing using manual and computer aided drafting techniques.

The course aims to provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge in Physics mainly related to the topics on measurements, motion, energy, power, optics and sound.

The course aims to introduce the students to the basic concepts of engineering chemistry which form an integral part of those majoring in Engineering and an essential background for those majoring in other disciplines

The course aims to equip the graduates with problem solving, programming skills and to apply real time programming approaches in all engineering disciplines through any latest computer programming languages like python.

The course aims to provide an understanding and awareness of workplace hazards, risks and industrial safety and to impart necessary skills and competence.

Semester 2

 

Prerequisite:FPMP0003
The course aims to equip and enhance the students with hands on structured experience on basic engineering practices adhering to safety regulations.

Prerequisite:PHYS1110
The course aims to provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge in Physics mainly related to the topics on electricity, electromagnetism, heat, thermodynamics and modern physics.

Prerequisite:PHYS1110
The course aims to introduce students to renewable energy resources: availability, potential and suitability as a substitute for conventional energy resources for future energy demands.

Prerequisite:UNEN1102
This course is offered to students in the Diploma level. The course aims at enabling the students to communicate effectively and appropriately, based on real-life and workplace situations. The course equips the students with the necessary language and contextual knowledge. The students will be engaged in tasks where they demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills to solve life and workplace related problems.

Semester 1

The course deals with the introduction to entrepreneurship; business knowledge; accounting and finance; management and marketing; operation management; understanding the ecosystem; some applications and project presentations.

Prerequisite: MATH1200

The course aims to deals with the introduction to surveying that includes definition of surveying, types of surveying and the surveying instruments. It follows with the discussion of the errors and mistakes in surveying measurement and simple statistics as well for determining the precision, accuracy, and most probable value. It will be followed by discussing the measurements of horizontal and vertical distances, angles, and direction. Finally, traverse computation and area computation by different methods are also discussed.

The course aims to covers basic cartographic rules such as map object classification, generalization, symbolization in topographic and thematic map design. Develops critical thinking on maps and design of maps by using different tools of cartography.

This course aims to introduce basic concepts of geodesy such as different earth model and coordinate system used in the surveying.

Semester 2

Uncs2215- Communication Skills
Unpr2217- Preparing for Work
Unwe2216- Working Ethics
Unis2206- Islamic Studies
Unoc2207- Oman Civilization and Man
Unct2210- Critical Thinking
Uncl2211- Chinese Language

Prerequisite: EGGE2110
The course aims to includes types of route and construction surveys, highway cross section elements, highway alignment, horizontal and vertical controls, types of horizontal curves, elements of horizontal curves and laying out of simple curves, types of vertical curves, elements of vertical curves and laying out of crest and sag vertical curves, area and volumes of earthworks and mass diagrams.

Prerequisite: EGGE2110
The course aims to provide direct and indirect method of leveling to determine the elevation of points. Leveling is used to provide necessary data for engineering design and construction. Process of obtaining and locating contours will be discussed in order to create of topographic map which can be utilized by allied specializations.

Prerequisite: EGGE2110
The course aims to provide knowledge on basic principles, instrument used for data collection, analysis and visualization associated with hydrographic surveying.

Prerequisite: EGGE2110
GGE2120

Semester 1

The course aims to introduce the principles of image formation, electromagnetic spectrum, imaging systems, and various satellite platforms and sensors used for different applications.

Prerequisite: EGGE2120
The course aims to introduce the basic GIS and its analytical capabilities, Components, Geodatabases, raster and vector models, GIS spatial analysis, analytical function such quarrying, overlaying and modeling.

Prerequisite: EGGE2210
The course aims to provide knowledge in different types of property surveys, establishment of control points, and the coordinates system used in Oman, the different types of property plans and the rules and regulations applied regarding properties.

Prerequisite: EGGE2120
The course aims to covers the data collection, data input, data storage and analysis in GIS package for various applications and projects.

Prerequisite: MATH2100

Semester 2

Prerequisite: EGGE3110
The course aims to introduce the mathematics behind in the photogrammetry as well as collinearity conditions, geometry of stereo model and orientation of aerial photographs will be demonstrated for mapping and surveying.

Prerequisite: EGGE3130
The course aims to focus on the application of surveying principles in construction and industrial works. Conduct survey work and prepare survey plans for engineering works. Calculate and analyze earthworks quantities and layout several types of construction works.

 

Prerequisite:
EGGE3120
EGGE3140

Prerequisite:
EGGE3260: Surveying Computations and Adjustments
EGGE3261: Python Programming for GIS
EGGE3262: Embedded Systems
EGCO3263: Airborne and Terrestrial Laser Mapping

 

Semester 1

The course aims to covers the necessary concepts related to the use of Global Navigational satellite System Receivers to data collection, processing for different applications.

Prerequisite: EGGE3110
The course aims to introduce the concepts, techniques and tools deployed in the digital image processing in remote sensing. Students can get hands on practice in regular image processing software.

Prerequisite: EGGE3120
The course aims to covers the GIS applications in different domain through case studies and hands on training.

Prerequisite:
EGGE4160: Integrated watershed management
EGGE4161: Urban planning
EGGE4162: Fundamentals of Transportation planning
EGGE4163: Oceanography and Coastal process
EGRM4100: Research Methodology

Prerequisite: MATH3120

Prerequisite: EGGE3260

Semester 2

The course aims to covers horizontal positioning system, astronomical triangle, map projection that include cylindrical, conical and azimuthal projection. It also includes map projection, datum transformation and calculation of height in relation to a given datum.

Prerequisite: EGGE4130
The course aims to introduce Geoinformatics application in the field of water resource engineering. Application of geoinformatics is now a prerequisite for engineers' and planners' efforts to create a reliable civil engineering structure. At the end of the course, the student will appreciate the importance of remote sensing and GIS in solving the spatial problems in water resources.

 

Prerequisite:
EGGE4260: UAV Remote sensing and Mapping
EGGE4261: Web GIS
EGGE4262: Geoinformatics application in Environmental Engineering
EGGE4263: Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming

Prerequisite: EGGE4130