| HGSINT100 |
Foundations of Geospatial Intelligence |
The module covers how geographic information science and geospatial technology are integrated with intelligence collection and analysis to develop intelligence products that support national security, disaster response, and rescue efforts. This course emphasizes on providing a general background to intelligence and analytic procedures for security, business and environmental applications. |
| HGSINT101 |
Geographical Information Science |
The module covers general principles and applications of Geographic Information Systems Science. Concepts covered include the science behind Geographic Information Systems including the development and use of theories, methods, technology, and data for understanding geographic processes, relationships, and patterns. |
| HGSINT104 |
Remote Sensing |
The module covers the principles of remote sensing and image processing and their applications in natural resource management, agriculture and vegetation assessments. It details the science and applications of remote Sensing. |
| HGSINT102 |
Geographical Data Analysis |
Students are required to undertake and complete a project demonstrating how spatial data can be collected and analyzed to produce an intelligence product. |
| HGSINT105 |
Geodatabase Design and Management |
The module covers how spatial databases are designed with the aim of improving the quality of decision making. |
| HGSINT106 |
Aerial Photography and Digital Photogrammetry |
The module covers traditional and new techniques for extracting information from analogue and digital photographs to aid security applications |
| HGSINT107 |
Global Positioning Systems and Applications |
This module covers how Land Positioning Systems and Global Positioning System, other Satellite Navigation Systems are applied for intelligence collection to achieve land security. |
| HGSINT103 |
Spatial Statistics |
The module covers the theory and practical applications of spatial statistics in intelligence gathering and analysis. |
| HGSINT204 |
Unmanned Aerial Systems |
The need to collect and analyze geospatial data and transform the data into actionable intelligence is increasingly becoming important. The state of the art use of unmanned aerial systems/ vehicles has received increased attention for providing geospatial data at cm-level resolution and accuracy. It provides an overview of the recent developments on the sensing, navigation, orientation and general data processing of unmanned aerial systems. The course is relevant to areas such as artificial intelligence, asset monitoring i.e. oil pipes, emergency response and vegetation and environmental analysis. |
| HGSINT205 |
Hyperspectral Remote Sensing |
The module covers basic principles of field spectroscopy and techniques for the collection and analysis of Hyperspectral data, hyperspectral image calibration and correction for distortions |
| HGSINT202 |
GIS Programming and Algorithms |
The module covers the use of programming languages such as Python for designing and developing algorithms tailored to perform specific tasks for the GEOINT analyst. |
| HGSINT206 |
Cartography and Geovisualization |
The module exposes students to the fundamental concepts and techniques that underpin the design and production of maps for use in tactical and strategic intelligence. |
| HGSINT203 |
Active Remote Sensing Systems |
The module provides an overview on the state of the art of active remote sensing, potential applications as well as methods to extract geoinformation from the recorded point clouds for Near Real Monitoring of emerging threats. |
| HGSINT201 |
Terrain Analysis for Geospatial Intelligence |
This module covers techniques for calculating DEM derivatives that assist the security sector such as terrain manoeuvrability. |
| HGSINT207 |
Web GIS |
This module trains students on how to design and apply WebGIS in GEOINT. |
| HGSINT200 |
Research methods for Spatial Scientists |
Research methods in science are central in the making of a productive scientist. The course covers how the scientific method is applied to gather and analyze intelligence in a dynamic security environment. |
| HGSINT380/HGSINT370 |
Industrial Attachment/Industrial Report |
This module allows the student to apply knowledge gained in the first two years at a relevant institution to acquire geospatial skills and or competences in geospatial intelligence. The main objectives of the training course are to: help the student to put into practice the basic experimental and theoretical skills which were learnt; provide exposure to and experience of the industrial environment; and embark, if possible, on a research project under the joint supervision of a member from the department and a member of the training institution. The Industrial attachment will be assessed jointly by the industrial supervisor and the academic supervisor as well as by written reports submitted by the student. |
| HGSINT470 |
Dissertation Project |
Students are required to do independent investigations of selected problems pertaining to dissertation. The dissertation is a core module commencing in the first semester of level four and students must pass the dissertation to graduate. Generally, research proposals originate from the student or Departmental research groups. The dissertation involves systematic collection of data relevant to the problem under investigation followed by appropriate analysis and interpretation. Purely theoretical or applied work leading to development of innovative solutions and or customized geo-applications is encouraged. A written report must be submitted by a specified deadline for assessment. |
| HGSINT403 |
Near Real Time Geospatial Data Collection and Processing |
The module provides a hands-on approach to near-real time data collection and analysis using computers and Android-based devices |
| HGSINT401 |
Geospatial Intelligence for National Security |
The module focuses on protection of national security with geography and technology. The main focus of the course is to train candidates on how to gather spatial data, and then analyze and interpret it to monitor and solve situations that impact national security. |
| HGSINT402 |
GIS and Remote Sensing for Disasters and Emergencies |
The module trains students on how GIS technology can be harnessed to map, visualize and analyze hazards of all types and the areas at risk. |
| HGSINT400 |
Geospatial intelligence for Crime analysis |
The module teaches students on the use of geospatial data in understanding crime patterns and as well as making predictions of crime occurrences is important for allowing improved responses to crime problems. In this course crime analysis and prediction is explored using geospatial data. Students are also introduced to computer based modelling that utilizes human behavioural theories in aiding extraction of useful information on crime. |
| HGSINT405 |
Geospatial Analysis for Resource Prospecting and Monitoring |
The module trains students in the use of geospatial analysis for resource prospecting and monitoring for economic security. |
| HGSINT404 |
Geospatial Intelligence for Disease Surveillance and Mapping |
The module explores geo-statistical tools that can be applied to health data with location attributes and other information to answer specific questions. Often researchers want to know whether a disease hotspots and associated with some source of environmental risk. |
| HGSINT406 |
Advanced Image Processing and Pattern Recognition |
The module focuses on advanced methods of image analysis for different types of imagery i.e. multi and Hyperspectral as well as pattern recognition techniques that allow the detection of patterns in 2 dimensional data. |
| HGSINT407 |
Geospatial Intelligence for Communications and Signal Processing |
The module cover areas of applied physics, wave propagation and capture, radar systems, acoustics and underwater systems, infrared systems, synthetic, aperture systems, collection and processing systems, signal phenomenology, signal analysis and exploitation, and applications to specific intelligence problems. |
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