Faculty of Construction and Environment > Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Spatial Data Science and Smart Cities (Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics / Urban Informatics and Smart Cities)
空間數據科學及智慧城市(榮譽)理學士組合課程 (土地測量及地理資訊學 / 城市信息學及智慧城市)


Sept 2024 Entry

Programme code: JS3130
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Duration & Credit Requirement

Duration and Credit Requirement


Mode of Study
Full-time
Normal Duration

4 years

Credit Required for Graduation

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/Programme Intake
39 (Subject to approval)
Fund Type
Government-Funded
Scheme/Programme Leader(s)

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 

Remarks
  • 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 & Characteristics

Aims and Characteristics

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

  • apply appropriate mathematical and computing skills to solve problems and analyse data;
  • comprehend and apply geomatics and smart city concepts and theories;
  • understand geomatics and smart cities technologies and apply them appropriately;
  • integrate various geomatics and smart cities technologies to solve problems in a professional, timely and cost-effective manner;
  • carry out and manage geomatics and smart cities projects;
  • work with and supervise others in accordance with, and abiding by, society’s legal, ethical and professional standards; and
  • respond to advancements in geomatics and related technologies as part of their continuous lifelong learning.

Recognition & Prospects

Recognition and Prospects

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) and The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES). In addition, re-accreditation will be sought from The Hong Kong Institution of Engineering Surveyors (HKIES).

 

For BSc (Hons) in Urban Informatics and Smart Cities, accreditation from The Hong Kong Institute of Building Information Modelling (HKIBIM), the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS), The Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP), The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) 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.

Curriculum

Curriculum

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.

Secondary Major Details

Secondary Major Details

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

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.

Entrance Requirements & Subject Weightings

Entrance Requirements and Subject Weightings

Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.


There is no compulsory subject requirement. Preferred subject(s) with the highest weighting for admission score calculation include(s):

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematics (Extended part - Calculus and Statistics)
  • Mathematics (Extended part - Algebra and Calculus)
  • Physics
  • Combined Science: Biology + Physics
  • Combined Science: Physics + Chemistry
  • Geography
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Integrated Science

Admission Score Calculation

Admission Score Calculation

Admission Score Calculation Mechanism for the Current Admission Exercise

Any Best 5 Subjects

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Average HKDSE Scores of Admittees

2022/23 Average Score: Any Best 5 Subjects (with Subject Weighting) = 193.2

 

2023/24 Flexible Admission Threshold Score: Any Best 5 Subjects (without subject weighting) = 23.0


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Enquiries

Enquiries

For further programme information, please contact:
the General Office (tel.: 2766 5968; email: lsdept@polyu.edu.hk).

Student Message

Student Message


As the only department in Hong Kong that offers qualifications and courses in geomatics, LSGI provides an enriching undergraduate experience and diversified career pathways.

 

LSGI students are given many opportunities to acquire a wide range of knowledge, from traditional surveying to modern technologies. We are encouraged to learn not only from books but also from experiences, including survey camps, exchange programmes and overseas internships.

 

With support from LSGI, my classmates and I were equipped with the professional knowledge and experience required to pursue our dream careers upon graduation. I am also very fortunate to have had the opportunity to study abroad as a MASc student at the University of British Columbia in Canada, which gave me a fresh perspective from which to explore and innovate new ideas to serve society. 

 

My university days were eye-opening and life-changing. I collaborated with the brightest students, made friends for life from diverse backgrounds and was inspired by pioneering professors with a passion for teaching.


SUEN Wun Ki, Christine (graduate of BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics in 2021)



If you are an active person with a thirst for knowledge, LSGI can offer you a wonderful learning experience.

 

The curriculum includes practical exercises in managing a wide variety of survey equipment, such as total stations, laser scanners and drones. You will also gain hands-on experience in computer-aided drawing (CAD), building information modelling (BIM) and related software. Students can choose electives from the land surveying, geo-informatics and underground utilities subjects according to their preferred specialist area.

 

Through small group sessions and practice, students and staff build communicative and close relationships. Staff are passionate about enhancing students’ learning experiences and helping them resolve their academic problems.

 

LSGI has equipped me with all the essential knowledge necessary to begin a professional career path in land surveying. The Department has close links with the industry thanks to the cooperative network maintained with its alumni. The students’ society (LSGISS) facilitates various activities organised by professional bodies, through which students can gain a better understanding of the industry and refine their career plans. I am now working on the other side of the planet as an assistant geospatial surveyor in Birmingham, UK. What a world!


CHOW Angus (graduate of BSc (Hons) in Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics in 2021)

Additional Documents Required

Additional Documents Required

No information is available at present.

Interview Arrangement

Interview Arrangement


Date: Interview may be arranged after the announcement of HKDSE results
Mode:Group interview
Aims:

To evaluate applicants' suitability for and interest in the programme.

Medium:English
Duration:

About 20 minutes

Remark:

Only selected Band A and Band B applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
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