Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Spatial Data Science and Smart Cities (Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics / Urban Informatics and Smart Cities)

Aims and Characteristics

Aims & Learning Outcomes

The aims of the Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics (LSGI) Scheme are underpinned by the philosophy that our graduates should be capable of coping with the rapidly changing market conditions in Hong Kong, mainland China and the region, and with the demands of their future professions in land surveying, geo-information technology, utility management and surveying, as well as urban informatics and smart cities. The Department has close links with professional bodies and invites industry experts to give guest lectures to students whenever appropriate.

Programme Characteristics

Applicants to the LSGI Scheme may choose from the following two programmes:

BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics

This programme equips students with land surveying/geomatics, geo-information technology, and utility surveying/management skills, enabling graduates to work competently and confidently as geographic information systems professionals in disciplines such as transport and logistics, and environmental, socio-economic, commercial and construction surveying; or as utility professionals in a discipline related to the surveying, condition diagnosis, maintenance, and management of underground facilities.

BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities

This programme equips students to cope with various challenges in global cities undergoing rapid urbanisation. The main purpose of the programme is providing students with an education in principles and theories in urban science as well as practical skills in urban analytics, such that they can leverage emerging technologies and values in urban big data to effectively understand and serve smart cities.

Upon completion of the programmes, students are able to

• apply appropriate mathematical and computing skills to solve problems and analyse data;
• comprehend and apply geomatics and smart cities concepts and theories;
• understand geomatics and smart cities technologies and apply them appropriately;
• integrate various geomatics and smart cities technologies to solve problems in a professional, timely and cost-effective manner;
• carry out and manage geomatics and smart cities projects;
• work with and supervise others in accordance with, and abiding by, society’s legal, ethical, and professional standards; and

• respond to advancements in geomatics and related technologies as part of their continuous, lifelong learning.