B.E (Geoinformatics) is a rare course offered through Universities like Anna University. Microwave Remote Sensing, Cadastral Surveying, Satellite Geodesy, Digital Photogrammetry, etc are some of the core areas studied under the course. Candidates who can qualify the course can find opportunities with firms like Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) and Rites Ltd.

Course Curriculum for B.E (Geo Informatics)

Semester –I

• Technical English -I
• Mathematics -I
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering Chemistry
• Computing Techniques
• Engineering Graphics

Semester-II

• Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Circuit Theory
• Electric Circuits and Electron Devices
• Engineering Chemistry
• Basic Civil & Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Mechanics
• Engineering Physics
• Mathematics
• Technical English

Semester III

• Applied Geology
• Cartography
• Database Systems
• Mathematics
• Photogrammetry
• Surveying

Semester-IV

• Probability and Statistics
• Surveying II
• Digital Image Processing
• Object Oriented Programming
• Electronic Surveing
• Environmental Science and Engineering

Semester-V

• Surveying
• Microwave Remote Sensing
• Cadastral Surveying
• Geodesy
• Geographical Information System

Semester-VI

• Geographical Information System
• Photogrammetry
• Satellite Geodesy
• Survey Adjustment

Semester-VII

• Digital Photogrammetry
• Geographical Information System Applications
• Operations Research for Geoinformatics
• Principles of Management
• Thermal and Hyper Spectral Remote Sensing

Semester –VIII

• Electives
• Project Work

List of Electives

• Advanced Cartography
• Advanced Survey Adjustment
• Airborne Laser Terrain Mapping
• Close Range Photogrammetry
• Contract Laws and Regulations
• Engineering and Coastal Zone Management
• Fundamentals of Nanoscience
• Indian Constitution and Society
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
• Professional Ethics in Engineering
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Agriculture and Forestry
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Disaster Mitigation and Management
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Earth Sciences
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Monitoring
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Hydrology and Water Resources
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Meteorology
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Ocean
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Transportation Planning
• Remote Sensing and GIS for Urban and Regional Planning
• Total Quality Management

Opportunities after B.E (Geoinformatics)

B.E (Geoinformatics) course can find opportunities with firms like Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Geological Survey of India and National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC). Those who can score up to 60% marks in B.E (Geoinformatics) can join the designated job profile of ‘Project Scientist’ in Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS). Also, the position of Junior Engineer in Rites Ltd (a government of India enterprise) is also there for Geoinformatics engineers. It is also possible for them to apply for the position of Junior Consultant in National Medical Plant Board. This profile can offer basic salary package up to Rs. 20,000/- at entry level itself. National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), Forest Survey of India, etc are some other firms where engineering graduates in Geoinformatics are recruited.