Bachelor of science Geomatics Engineering and geospatial information systems Program Offered at Jomo Kenyatta University

Bachelors Degree 5years Fulltime Fee: on application Intake: Ongoing

Bachelors Degree (Accredited by: Jomo Kenyatta University)

About Bachelor of science Geomatics Engineering and geospatial information systems Bachelors Degree program.

Bachelor of science Geomatics Engineering and geospatial information systems at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) offers sound training and research in spatial information disciplines of geospatial engineering and geospatial information systems (GIS). Students are trained to know various methods and techniques of acquiring, storing, managing, processing, analysis, modeling and dissemination of geo-referenced spatial position or location based information geo-spatial information.

Objectives of Bachelor of science Geomatics Engineering and geospatial information systems

Bachelor of science Geomatics Engineering and geospatial information systems at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) is designed and developed so as to be consistent with global trends in Geomatic engineering. It also intends to;

  • Train highly skilled Geomatic Engineering and GIS professionals and Technologist.
  • Conduct research and disseminate research findings in Geomatic Engineering, GIS and associated disciplines.
  • Establish Income generation mechanisms through training and research.
  • Promote and Market Geo-information knowledge and technologies and their applications in development and practical life situations.

Entry requirements for Bachelor of science Geomatics Engineering and geospatial information systems

Bachelor of science Geomatics Engineering and geospatial information systems at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) reqiures the following entries;

1)      Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) applicants should satisfy all the requirements below:

  • A candidate must have a mean aggregate of at least grade B– (minus);
  • The mean grade  for the total score in the four cluster subjects must be at least B (plain);
  • In the individual cluster subjects, a candidate must have at least the scores given below:

Alternative AAlternative B

Mathematics                             C+Mathematics                     C+

Physics                                      C+Physical Sciences              B

Chemistry                                 C+Biological Sciences             C+

Geography or Biology, or        C+Geography or any             C+

Any Group IV SubjectsGroup IV Subjects

2)      Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) or the A-level equivalent should satisfy all the requirements below:

  • At least two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics;
  • At least a total score of nine (9) points at the KACE or equivalent;
  • At least a credit pass in chemistry at the KCE or its equivalent.

3)      Diploma applicants:

A candidate must be a holder of JKUAT diploma in engineering with at least a credit pass in the relevant discipline. (Entry point for Diploma holders with a credit is at 2nd year while that for Higher Diploma holders is at 3rd year.)

4)      A holder of other qualifications recognized by the Senate as equivalent to 1, 2 and 3 above.

Bachelor of science Geomatics Engineering and geospatial information systems Course Subjects

Bachelor of science Geomatics Engineering and geospatial information systems at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) is designed generally following these guidelines. In the first and second years of study, students cover basic sciences, social sciences and foundation courses. These include mathematics, computing, surveying techniques, cartographic techniques, applied electromagnetics, and electrical engineering principles. In the third, fourth and fifth year the core geomatic engineering subjects and subjects from interrelated disciplines are covered including Photogrammetry, Geodesy, Planning, Engineering Surveying, Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Digital Mapping, Highway Engineering, Mining Surveying, Hydrographic Mapping, Satellite Geodesy and Research methodology. Management, entrepreneurship skills and law are covered in the fifth year.

In the fifth year of Bachelor of science Geomatics Engineering and geospatial information systems at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) some fairly advanced subjects are offered as electives in the following broad groupings,

  • Geodetic Science
  • Geoinformatics
  • Engineering Surveying and Transportation Engineering
  • Real Property Management and Environment

Students in the fifth year also carry out a supervised individual project and submit a written report. The advanced topics, project and research methodology may serve as an introduction to research skills that may be useful for postgraduate studies and research or specialized work in the discipline.

About Jomo Kenyatta University

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university near Nairobi, Kenya. It is situated in Juja, 36 kilometres northeast of Nairobi, along the Nairobi-Thika SuperHighway. It offers courses in Technology, Engineering, Science, Architecture and Building sciences. The university has a strong research interest in the areas ... read more