Postgraduate School
Master of Geographic Information System
MGIS
List of Academic Staff
| Name | Status and Qualification | Research Interests |
| B.A.Usman | Reader & Ag. Head of Department B.A.(ABU,Zaria);M.Sc.(Ilorin);Ph.D.(ABU, Zaria), PGDE (Sokoto) | Transport Geography, Regional Development |
| R.A.Olawepo | Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Settlement Studies, Rural Development, Regional Development |
| L.T.Ajibade | Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.(BUK,Kano);Ph.D.(OAU); Adv.Cert.GIS(FSS,Oyo) | Biogeography, Indigenous Knowledge System, Land Resource Management, GIS |
| E.O.Oriola | Professor B.Sc.(Ilorin);M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ibadan); M.B.A.(OAU),Adv.Cert.GIS(FSS, Oyo) | Soil Geography, Land Resource Management, GIS |
| I.P.Ifabiyi | Professor B.A.(Hons.)(ABU,Zaria);M.Sc.(OAU), Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Hydrology, Climatology, Water Resources |
| Rhoda M. Olanrewaju | Professor B.Sc. (Ibadan); M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D.(FUT), PGDE (NTI) | Climatology, Agro-climatology |
| U.A.Raheem | Professor B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ibadan);Adv.Cert. GIS (FSS, Oyo) | Medical Geography, Disaster Risk Studies |
| Y.A.Ahmed | Reader B.A.Ed.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Urban Planning, Social Geography |
| K.A.Iroye | Reader B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D. (Ilorin);PGDE(EKSU) | Hydrology, Water Resources, Fluvial Geomorphology |
| AfolabiM.Tunde | Reader B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin); PGDE (Sokoto) | Regional Development, Gender Studies, Rural Development |
| I.O.Orire | Senior Lecturer B.Sc.(Hons.), M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D.(ABU, Zaria), PGDE (Sokoto) | Population Geography, Aging, Environmental Studies, Social Geography |
| D.O.Ajewole | Senior Lecturer B.Sc.,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin); PGDE (Sokoto) | Geomorphology |
| N.A.Malik | Senior Lecturer B.Sc.(Maiduguri);M.Sc.(Lagos);Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Regional Development, Tourism Planning, Settlement Studies |
| Toluwalope M. Agaja | Lecturer I B.Sc.,(Ilorin);M.Sc.(Ibadan);Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Biogeography, Resource Management |
| E.A.Adeleke | Lecturer I B.Sc.;M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ilorin) | Synoptic Climatology, Disaster Management |
| Enekole E. Adeniyi | Lecturer I B.Sc., (Jos); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin); PGDE (NTI) | Tourism, Regional Development, Urban Geography |
| K.O.Laro | Lecturer II B.Sc.,M.Sc.,(Ilorin) | Medical Geography |
| *Juliana O. Olorunfemi | Chief System Analyst B.Sc.(Ibadan);M.Sc.(Ilorin) | Information Technology |
Introduction
The programme is designed to provide an exciting potential for geographic information to be used more systematically and by greater diversity of disciplines than ever before. The programmes taught by disciplines that are concerned with spatial phenomena such as geography, surveying, landscape architecture, forestry, town planning and resource management.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is giving strategic digital highway of information and space technology. The skill acquired is expected to be used in various sectors of the national economy, physical planning and development. Better decisions that will stand the test of time are the product expected of the graduates from the programme.
Aim and Objectives
The aim of the programme is to improve the living condition through better understanding and knowledge of both the physical and Human Environment through training of graduate students who possess competence in both theory and practice of environmental issues and are adequate in facing the challenges of the dynamic human and natural environment.
Objectives:
taking the students through courses, methods of instructions and instructional materials that will assist them in developing information database to solve various social, economic, political and environmental problems of the Nation from time to time, and producing professionals equipped with geo-spatial technology useable in various sectors of the national economy, physical planning and in the development of human environment.
Admission Requirements
The Candidates are required to possess the following:
O’Level Credits or its equivalent five subjects including English Language, two other Social Science Subjects or Science and at least a Pass in Mathematics
Appropriate Bachelor degree of the University of Ilorin or any other approved university with a Second Class (Upper Division) or its equivalent in relevant disciplines (Science, Social Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Science and Engineering etc.)However, graduates of the University of Ilorin or any other approved university who achieved a lower classification of the degree of Bachelor less than Second Class Upper Division maybe admitted provided they satisfy the Board of Postgraduate School by scoring a minimum of 55% in the qualifying examination administered by the university.
Candidates with professional qualification such as HND with a minimum of five years post qualification experience may be admitted provided they score a minimum of 55% in a qualifying examination administered by the university.
Duration of the Programme
The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 18 calendar months for and a maximum of 24 calendar months.
The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 36 calendar months.
Detailed Course Description
GIS841 Graduate Seminar 1Credit
Proposal of the student’s proposed research work is to be present data departmental seminar series.45h(P);C
GIS 842 Introduction to Computer Science 3 Credits
History/evolution of computers. Basic components of computer hardware. Types of computersandsoftwares.Computerapplicationareas.Introductiontodatabase management. Practical: MSDOS, windows and windows’ application. Database for windows, autocad, GIS, windows and windows’ application. Database for windows, autocad, and other GIS packages.30h(T);45h(P);C
GIS843 Socio-economic Applications of GIS 3Credits
Non-technical overview of the collection, Input, storage, manipulation and output of socio-economic data. Approaches in socio-economic GIS: individual level. Geographic aggregation and modeled representations. Contemporary GIS technology and literature on socio-economic applications. Limitations of aggregation: base data structure vis-a-vis use of modeled database. Problems of confidentiality and choice of basic data units. Commercial applications and organisation aspects of GIS.45h(T);E
GIS844 Organisation of Geographic Space 3Credits
New spatial context of human society. Basic spatial concepts. Bases for spatial Interaction. Spatial organisation and decision process. Spatial perception and decision-making. Optimising location and the location problem.45h(T):C
GIS845 Spatial Policy Analysis 3Credits
Scope, characteristics and classification of public policy. Formation, formulation and implementation of public policy. Analysis, evaluation and forecasting of the spatial impact of policy areas: Health, Environment, Education, Poverty alleviation. Finance and Security. Focus on Nigeria with some comparative experience.45h(T);C
GIS846 Surveying 3Credits
Basic principles of surveying. Different types of traditional surveying techniques: chain and compass traverse, plane tabling and leveling. Modern surveying techniques: digital level, total station and global positioning system (GPS).30h(T);45h(P);E
GIS 847 Regionalism and Localities within the World Economy 3 Credits
Regionalism and regional policy. Nationalist separatism. Grass-roots reactions. Economic organisation and spatial change. Spatial division of labour. States and the world economy. Patterns and process of globalisation. Spatial out comes of economic integration.45h(T);E
GIS 848 Fundamentals of GIS 3 Credits
General information system and GIS. Components of GIS subsystems. Concepts of space and GIS and related sub-systems. Geo-reference data. Contents of spatial database and spatial data model.45h(T);C
GIS849 GIS Data Capture Processes and Techniques 3Credits
GIS subsystems. Nature and components of spatial objects: hardware, digital level, digital photogrammetry, remote sensing, digitizer, scanner for data acquisition. Computer central processing unit (CPU) for data management. Visual display unit (VDU),plotter, and printer for data presentation. Software for data acquisition, management and presentation in GIS. Basic software architecture. Data capture techniques. Field survey. Conversion of analogue data to digital data. Digitizing and scanning sub-system. Implementing a GIS and practical.30h(1);45h(P);C
GIS 850 System Analysis and Design 3 Credits
Phases of data base design. Conceptual data modeling/design. Types of database structure. Database management. Data quality. Data integration and data conversion. Spatial data models. Raster and vector data structures, and practical.45h(T):C
GIS 851 GIS Analysis Function 3 Credits
Organising geographic data for analysis. Classification of GIS analysis functions. Maintenance and analysis of spatial data. Maintenance and analysis of non-spatial data. Integrated analysis of spatial and attribute data, and Out formatting.45h(T);C
GIS852 GIS Applications 3Credits
General application of GIS concepts. Basic questions in GIS GIS application development. Stages of project design. Basic analysis in GIS. Cartographic modeling. Land information system. Utility information system. Environmental information system. GIS and decision-making. Practical.45h(T);C
GIS 853 Research Methods in GIS 3 Credits
Introduction. Choosing a research topic. Research design. Sources of attribute and location data. Methods of data collection. Data presentation and analysis of statistical and geographical series. Application of advance methods in multivariate analysis.45h(T);C
GIS854 Remote Sensing 3Credits
Brief history of remote sensing. Using remotely sensed data. Art and science of remote sensing. Energy sources and radiation principles. Sensor system used in remote sensing. Remote sensing analysis examples. Remote sensing and GIS, and practical.30h(T);45h(P);E
GIS 855 GIS and Environmental Resource Management 3 Credits
Application case studies in environmental monitoring, resources management, agriculture, forestry, surveying and land scape. Land administration, Mineral exploration and coastal management. Water resource planning, Health management and environmental hazards.45h(T);E
GIS 856 GIS and Urban Physical Planning 3 Credits
Application case studies in social, economic, demographic, health, transportation, urban and regional planning decisions.45h(T);E
GIS857 Maps and Mapping 3Credits
Types of maps. Co-ordinate systems and geo-coding, Map projections. Spatial object and database model. Automated and computer-aided cartography, GISVs maps.30h(T);45h(P);E
GIS 858 Principles of Cartography 3 Credits
Evolution of cartography. Cartographic skills: basic drafting, lettering, shading, colouring and geometrical drawing. Principles and methods of classical mapping and diagrams. Exploration of selected problems in cartography and effectiveness of maps for conveying different types of information. Computer aided cartography.45h(T);C
GIS859 GIS and Census Surveys 3Credits
History of population growth: evolution of man. Social and economic characteristic of population. Population and resources. Population distribution and redistribution. Sources and methods of requirements for census survey. Spatial framework for census survey. Identification of settlements for demarcation of enumeration area (EA). Policy issues in census survey and the utilisation of GIS in demographic decision making process.45h(T);E
GIS879 Dissertation 5Credits
Students are expected to carryout independent and original study with the approval of the department and under the supervision of a staff member. Such study should be based on the application of one of the GIS systems in the student’s chosen area.225h(P);C
Graduation Requirements
To be awarded a Master of Geographic Information System, a student must pass a minimum of 39 Credits made up of including at 36 Credits of Core Courses, and minimum of 3 Credits of Elective Courses, a seminar presentation and submission of a dissertation for assessment.
Summary
Core Courses: GIS841(1),GIS842(3),GIS844(3),GIS845(3),GIS848(3),GIS849(3),GIS850(3),GIS851(3),GIS852(3),GIS853(3),GIS858(3)GIS879(5)=36Credits
Elective Courses: GIS843(3),GIS846(3),GIS847(3),GIS854(3),GIS855(3),GIS856(3),GIS857(3),GIS859(3) =3Credits
Total =39Credits
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