Sept 2024 Entry
4 years
BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
- 121 (Plus 1-credit industrial safety training and a non-credit bearing summer training)
BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
- 119 (Plus 1-credit industrial safety training and a non-credit bearing summer training)
Scheme Leader
Ir Dr Wallace Wai Lok LAI
BSc, PhD, MHKIE
Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Dr ZHU Xiaolin
BSc, MSc, PhD
Deputy Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Dr CHEN Si, Sissi
BA, BSc, MSc, PhD
Programme Leader of BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
Dr Tony Cheng-xiang ZHUGE
PhD
- Students will be awarded one of the following titles upon successful completion of the graduation requirements of the programme concerned:
- BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics 土地測量及地理資訊學(榮譽)理學士
- BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities 城市信息學及智慧城市(榮譽)理學士
- Students are subject to further assessment criteria; i.e. students’ own choice, GPA and interview performance in the selection of awards/majors at the end of their Year One study.
The option of a Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to students of the BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics. Admission to the Secondary Major is competitive and subject to a different credit requirement for graduation. Please see the Secondary Major Details section for more information.
Aims & Learning Outcomes
The aims of the 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 survey, condition diagnosis, maintenance and management of underground facilities.
BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities
This programme equips students to address various challenges in global cities related to the rapid urbanisation process. The main purpose of the proposed programme is to educate students on the principles and theories in urban science and to equip them with practical skills in urban analytics so that they can leverage emerging technologies and values in urban big data to better understand and serve smart cities.
Upon completion of the programmes, students will be able to
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apply appropriate mathematical and computing skills to solve problems and analyse data;
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comprehend and apply geomatics and smart city concepts and theories;
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understand geomatics and smart cities technologies and apply them appropriately;
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integrate various geomatics and smart cities technologies to solve problems in a professional, timely and cost-effective manner;
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carry out and manage geomatics and smart cities projects;
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work with and supervise others in accordance with, and abiding by, society’s legal, ethical and professional standards; and
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respond to advancements in geomatics and related technologies as part of their continuous lifelong learning.
Professional Recognition
For BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics, the programme is accredited by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS), The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), The Land Surveyors Board Malaysia (LSB), The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and The Hong Kong Institution of Engineering Surveyors (HKIES).
For BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities, accreditation from the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) will be sought.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics programme can become professional land surveyors, geo-information technology specialists or utility specialists.
Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities programme will have various employment opportunities in both the public sectors and private companies from a broad range of areas about smart city management, including construction, telecommunication, information technology, urban planning, transportation and logistics, public health, environmental management, social welfare, finance and real estate.
The programme curriculum enables students to develop all-round skills and to be ready for professional careers through subjects related to the land/utility surveying and geo-informatics industry, urban informatics and smart cities and subjects related to languages, ethics and global engagement. By the end of the first foundation year, students will opt for BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics or BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities. Students will be selected according to their choice and academic performance. Compulsory subjects are offered every year and in progressive patterns, and a group of elective subjects are offered in BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics and in BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities. This combination of compulsory and elective subjects equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to comprehend basic and advanced technologies.
These include basic surveying, positioning and navigation skills and advanced 3D mapping, modelling, visualisation skills related to the analysis of terrain, infrastructure, buildings, underwater environments, the underground world and even other planets, with emphases changing over time. Our graduates are of the highest calibre and are well equipped to pursue professional careers or further education after their 4 years of study.
The option of a Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) is available to students of the BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics:
Features
The Secondary Major in AI and Data Analytics (AIDA) to BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics provides a platform for students to understand and promote the theory and science of smart cities, gather city-scale data and transform these data into knowledge using the right tools. This programme focuses on emerging developments in big data and in interdisciplinary solutions to the world’s urban challenges.
Remarks
Students of the BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics who opt for the Secondary Major in AIDA must fulfil the requirements set out below.
| Programme Requirements | Min. No. of Credits | |
| General University Requirement (GUR) | 30 | |
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Discipline Specific Requirement (DSR) of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics* (including a non-credit bearing summer training & 1-credit industrial safety training) |
Core | 56 |
| Elective | 18 | |
| Secondary Major Requirement | 36 | |
| Minimum credit requirements for graduation# | 140 | |
* Students who opt for the Secondary Major complete an Integrated Capstone Project in place of the LSGI4502 Final Year Project, and are not required to take LSGI3245 Geospatial Database Management and Design or LSGI3321A Remote Sensing. They also take four fewer elective subjects, i.e. 18 rather than 30 credits of electives.
# Actual number of credits may vary depending on the subject choices.
Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.
Please click here for the subject weightings for 2024/25.
There is no compulsory subject requirement. Preferred subject(s) with the highest weighting for admission score calculation include(s):
2023/24 Average Score: Any Best 5 Subjects (with Subject Weighting) = 203.5
For further programme information, please contact:
the General Office (tel.: 2766 5968; email: lsdept@polyu.edu.hk).
To evaluate applicants' suitability for and interest in the programme.
About 20 minutes
Only selected Band A and Band B applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
Required.
To evaluate the potential and interest of applicants in the programme, and to assess their language and communication skills and understanding of the industry.
About 20 minutes
- Suitable applicants may be invited to attend an interview.
Required.
To evaluate the potential and interest of applicants in the programme, and to assess their language and communication skills and understanding of the industry.
About 20 minutes
Applicants meeting the entrance requirements will be invited to attend an interview.
