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Articles | Volume XL-6
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprsarchives-XL-6-49-2014
https://doi.org/10.5194/isprsarchives-XL-6-49-2014
23 Apr 2014
 | 23 Apr 2014

Geoinformatics Education in China

D. Li, J. Gong, and P. Yue

Keywords: Geoinformatics, Surveying and Mapping, Remote Sensing Science and Technology, Geographical Information Science (GIS), Education and Training, China

Abstract. The paper will give an overview of the current status of education in Geoinformatics in China. First, the paper will provide a general review of the scientific and technological development of Geoinformatics in China. It then presents how the development affects the education and training in China. In the paper, universities and institutes in China that can award academic degrees related to Geoinformatics will be summarized. Next, the paper will report the work having been done by the expert group on Surveying and Mapping, including the revision of discipline catalogue and guide for graduate education and requirements. A list of typical curriculain Geoinformatics education is suggested. Finally, activities on promoting the graduate student exchange platform will be presented.