GeoInformatics Syllabus 2026: Check Semester-wise Subjects & Syllabus

Principles of Cartography

Cartography, as a subject, is graphical representation of geographical areas, via a map or chart.

Students will get to know fundamental principles and importance of cartography through this subject. They will also learn about different map projections and coordinate systems.

objectives of this subject are:

• Understand basics, significance and methods related to cartography.
• Learn about various coordinate systems and map projections.
• Gain understanding of different techniques of cartographic design.
• Gather in-depth knowledge of design-related aspects of cartography.

IT for Geoinformatics

This subject explores use of IT and latest computing technology in field of Geoinformatics. students will learn basic computing skills and know about different storage and data analysis mechanisms.

objective of course is:

1. To understand use of computing devices and software in Geoinformatics.
2. To understand importance of computing systems in GIS.

Fundamentals of GIS

This subject includes processes involved in creation of GIS technology, its implementation and uses.

subject will help you identify:

1. use of computers in GIS, data structures and modelling, and its implementation in mapping.

2. Understand how data is encoded and edited across GIS models.

3. Understand more about GIS and SDSS output process.

Digital Image Processing for Geoinformatics

This course is designed to help you learn about use of remote sensing systems and techniques related to digital image processing.

Students will understand about classification and integration of data across touch points.

One can learn following as part of course:

1. Overview of digital data, formatting and interpretation of different remotely-gathered satellite images.

2. Map enhancement and preprocessing.

3. Classification techniques for digital images.

4. Different DIP techniques used in hyperspectral images.

Geography

Geography is branch of science that deals with studying Earth, its characteristics and phenomena.

Students will get to understand different components of subjects such as geomorphology, climatology and oceanography.

course will help you:

1. Learn basics and scope of Geography.
2. Understand how different landforms are created via geomorphic processes.
3. Analyse weather and possible reasons surrounding its current state.

Geology

Geology is branch of science that focuses on studying Earth and its evolution. Apart from focusing on various natural resources, it helps you determine geological structures and evaluate satellite images.

It helps students:

1. Understand geological structures and tectonic activities on Earth.
2. Explore different geophysical methods.
3. Understand concept of unconformity and other geomorphic components.

Watershed Management

This subject deals with uses of watersheds and its development for natural resource conservation.

It further explores role of Geoinformatics in watershed management, development and evaluation.

subject seeks to:

1. Establish watershed management goals and SOPs to achieve them.

2. Make you aware of rules governing watershed management across all major governmental and municipal levels.

3. Understand use of Geoinformatics mapping tools for delineating watersheds.

1st

Basics of Geoinformatics

Introduction to Geoinformatics

This subject has been designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Geoinformatics as an advanced tool made of different advanced technologies used for mapping Earth and its resources.

subject seeks to:

1. Offer an overview of science and technology behind Geoinformatics.

2. Explain Earth’s workings in-depth and principles of mapping.

3. Learn more about basics of Geodata and WebGIS.

4. Impart knowledge of traditional and advanced geospatial technologies.

2nd

Introduction to Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry

Basics of Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry

This subject will help you learn fundamentals of remote sensing, data acquisition systems, LIDAR and hyperspectral remote sensing.

topics covered here include:

1. Fundamentals of remote sensing

2. Different types of aerial photography.

3. Fundamentals of LIDAR, RADAR and microwave remote sensing.

3rd

Geoinformatics and its Applications

Application of Geoinformatics

Students will learn to implement geoinformatics-related principles across various domains and use cases.

They will get hands-on experience with following concepts:

1. Land resource management

2. Disaster management and mitigation

3. Utility management

4. Environmental management

4th

Industrial training

Dissertation and Internship

4th semester usually consists of a dissertation and internship as recommended by department/college/institution.

In total, 200 marks are awarded based on CFA and ESE exams, with a total weightage of 75 and 125 marks, respectively.

For internship, students are usually evaluated based on their performance report. It accounts for a total of 150 marks.

viva is conducted by a board of internal examiners for remaining 50 marks.

Environmental Statistics

Probability models

Environmental data sampling

Hypothesis Testing

Correlation analysis

Parametric and Nonparametric testing

Environmental statistics is a specialisation that deals with application of statistical concepts to environmental science. It helps understand relationship between different environmental procedures and their interaction with surroundings.

Satellite Meteorology

Meteorology

 Oceanography

Climatology

Atmospheric Physics

Atmospheric dynamics

Pursuing a specialisation in basic and advanced Satellite Meteorology can help you understand use of remote sensing technology, weather satellites and concept of electromagnetic spectrum.

This subject helps you learn how satellite observations are utilised for tracking different environmental phenomena.

Geodesy

Satellite measurements

Geometric shape measurements

Gravity field

Geodetic Datum

Map projections

Map coordinate systems

Geodesy is a subject that focuses on accurately analysing and understanding three main properties of Earth, namely, its geometric shape, space in which it exists and gravity.

It is further divided into three different branches: geometric, satellite and gravimetric among others.

Introduction to Geoinformatics

 Principles of Geographical Information Systems

Peter A. Burrough and Rachael A. Mc. Donnell

This book is designed to provide students with an introduction to concepts associated with subject, help develop an understanding of concepts related to Geoinformatics, its implications and societal impact.

Digital Image Processing for Geoinformatics

Introductory Remote Sensing: Digital Image Processing and Applications

Paul J. Gibson and Clare H. Power

This book comes with a comprehensive CD that gives students some hands-on experience with digital image processing and remote sensing.

If you’re someone who wants to dive deeper into world of Geoinformatics and its related technologies, this is ideal book for you.

IT for Geoinformatics

Fundamentals of Information Technology

Alex Leon

This book covers relationship between Geoinformatics and IT.

Analysing impact of technology on different phenomena related to Earth, this book will give you a comprehensive guide to using IT infrastructure for accelerating research and commercial development in field of Geoinformatics.

Basics of Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry

Introductory Remote Sensing: Principles and Concepts

Paul J. Gibson

This book gives a thorough introduction to remote sensing theory and application for students.

It also provides extensive explanations of basic remote sensing principles and concepts, as well as theory needed to explain remotely sensed images.