Ph.D. Surveying and Geoinformatics

Doctor of Philosophy in Surveying and Geoinformatics

Ph.D. Surveying and Geoinformatics

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualifications	Research Interests
A. Babalola	Senior Lecturer & Ag. Head of Department. B.Tech., M.Tech. (Yola); Ph.D. (Johor Bahru)	Remote Sensing, Environmental Management, Geographic Information System and Photogrammetry.
J. B. Olaleye	Professor, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D. (New Brunswick)	Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Digital Mapping
O. T. Idowu	Professor, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Lagos)	Geodesy, Engineering and Mapping
I. C. Onuigbo	Professor, B.Sc. (UNN, Nsukka); PGD, M.Tech., Ph.D. (FUT, Minna)	Geodesy and Geodynamics, Remote Sensing
S.O. Babalola	Senior Lecturer, B.Tech., M.Tech. (Yola); Ph.D. (Johor Bahru)	Geographic                         Information System, Cadastral Survey and Environmental management
K. O. Odedare	Senior Lecturer, HND, PGD (Ado Ekiti); M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (FUT, Akure)	Geographic                         Information System, Cadastral Survey and Remote Sensing
O.I. Mohammed	Lecturer I, HND (Ado Ekiti); PGD (Oyo); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Johor Bahru)	Remote       Sensing,                   Environmental Management, Geographic Information System and Geomatic Engineering
*L. T. Ajibade	Professor, B.Sc., M.Sc. (BUK, Kano); Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Adv. Cert.              GIS (Oyo)	Land Resource, Environmental Management and Geographic Information System
*O. O. Adeleke	Reader, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Engineering Surveying, Environmental Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering

* Lecturers from other departments

B. Introduction

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree programme is designed for candidates wishing to do postgraduate researches in Surveying and Geoinformatics.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the Ph.D. programme is to produce professionals and develop man- power for academic career and research in the various areas of Surveying and mapping.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to provide Surveying and Geoinformatics students with advanced theoretical and practical skills of the various fields of Surveying and Geoinformatics. The specific objectives of the degree programme are to:

• build on the students both theoretical and practical foundation knowledge in Surveying and Geoinformatics;
  • enable graduates acquire appropriate research skills and knowledge;
  • enhance career opportunities for graduates in Surveying and Geoinformatics; and
  • provide graduates with sufficient general knowledge to enable them interacts effectively with other professionals in the built industry and the society.

E. Admission Requirements

1. This programme is open to candidate with M.Sc., M.Tech. and M.Phil. Degrees in Surveying and Geoinformatics from University of Ilorin and other recognized Universities who must have scored at least 60% or its equivalent in their final Master‘s Degree examination to qualify for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy programme.
2. In addition, Ph.D. candidate must satisfy the entry level requirements of five (5) ‗O‘ Level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any two of Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Geography, Technical Drawing and Elementary Surveying at not more than two sittings.

F. Duration of the Programme

The Doctoral programme shall run for a minimum of 36 calendar months and a maximum of 60 calendar months.

G. Detailed Course Description

SVG 901 Seminar I 2 Credits

Each student is required to present seminar on the proposed research within four months of registration. Oral presentation must be graded by academic staff in the Department. 90h (P); C

SVG 902 Seminar II 2 Credits

Each student is required to present second seminar on part of the outcome of their research work. 90h (P); C

SVG 903 Seminar III 2 Credits

Each student is required to present third seminar on part of the outcome of their research work. 90h (P); C

SVG 999 Thesis 12 Credits

An original research study carried out by the student with approval of the department and supervised by a member of staff. Technical programme 540h (P); C

• Graduation Requirements

The programme consists of seminars and thesis on specialized areas. To qualify for the award of Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Surveying and Geoinformatics, a candidate  must offer and pass a minimum of 18 credits of Core Courses.

I. Summary

Core Courses: SVG 901(2), 902(2), 903(2), 999(12)                                                                                               = 18 Credits