Professional Introduction of Wuhan Technical University of Surveying and Mapping

Geophysics major

This major is a new geophysical major integrating geophysics and modern surveying and mapping, which is internationally competitive and belongs to an interdisciplinary subject. There should be support from both the main disciplines and many related disciplines. It mainly studies the physical properties of the earth, and trains senior professionals who can master the basic theories, observation instruments, observation methods and data processing methods of geophysics, such as seismology, gravity field, earth solid tide, earth rotation, geomagnetic field, geoelectricity, plate tectonics and exploration geophysics, and can independently complete various geophysical observation and data processing tasks and have certain scientific research capabilities.

main professional courses: introduction to the earth, geophysical mechanics, geodesy, least square method and time series analysis, introduction to geology, gravity mechanics, theoretical basis of spatial geodesy, geophysical geodesy, internal physics of the earth, exploration geophysics, common geophysical software, global geodynamics, etc.

graduates can work in institutions of higher learning, scientific research institutes, seismological bureaus, surveying and mapping bureaus, geological departments, geophysical prospecting departments and related engineering departments. The employment situation of graduates is good. Surveying and mapping engineering specialty

Surveying and mapping engineering specialty is a highly specialized comprehensive discipline. This major cultivates the basic theoretical and technical knowledge of spatial positioning, information science and computer science, and studies the basic theories and methods of using these technologies to determine the shape of the earth and other stars, the three-dimensional characteristics of buildings (structures) and their relationship with the designated reference system, the gravity field of the earth and its internal physical characteristics, the characteristics of moving objects and its multi-dimensional parameters, and to study the application of these technologies in engineering, industry and human life. Cultivate senior surveying and mapping talents who can master the basic principles and methods of spatial information acquisition, processing, analysis, expression and application, master the basic theories of modern spatial measurement technology, digital photogrammetry and remote sensing technology, geographic information system and cartography, and have a solid foundation in mathematics, foreign languages and computer application and good professional quality.

Surveying and mapping engineering is divided into six major directions: urban spatial information engineering, geodesy, surveying engineering, satellite application engineering, photogrammetry and remote sensing, cartography and geographic information system. In order to meet the requirements of cultivating innovative talents with wide caliber, thick foundation, strong ability and high quality, the College of Surveying and Mapping Engineering recruits students regardless of their major direction, trains students in grades one and two, starts to choose courses in grades three, and students voluntarily choose their major direction, so as to cultivate students with one specialty and many abilities to meet the needs of social development. Surveying and mapping engineering specialty (direction of urban spatial information engineering)

Training objective: to train high-level professionals with strong creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship who have the characteristics of surveying and mapping engineering and have the basic theories, expertise and skills of urban spatial informatics and engineering decision management, and meet the requirements of urban planning, intelligent transportation, urban management, urban sustainable development, environmental protection and urban disaster monitoring, forecasting and prevention.

main courses: introduction to urban sustainable development, urban geography, urbanization and urban system, modern urban management science, spatial information collection technology, object-oriented programming, spatial database principle, geographic information system principle, urban spatial informatics, urban planning principle, urban environmental analysis and evaluation, urban spatio-temporal benchmark, urban disaster prevention and mitigation, urban geographic information system engineering and practice, urban digital mapping principle and technology, real estate evaluation, urban spatial information.

scope of application for graduates: graduates in this major can engage in teaching, research, management and engineering work in the fields of urban spatial information collection, analysis, integration, evaluation, decision-making, e-government and e-commerce. Surveying and mapping engineering major (geodesy direction)

Training objective: to cultivate senior engineering and technical professionals and management talents who have knowledge of ground survey, spatial survey, ocean survey, photogrammetry and remote sensing, and can engage in research, management and teaching in national basic surveying and mapping construction, land and resources investigation, environmental protection and disaster prevention, geodynamics and other fields in various sectors of the national economy.

main courses: geodesy foundation, spatial geodesy theory and technology, image and mapping, physical geodesy, geophysical geodesy, marine surveying and mapping, advanced surveying adjustment, earth's internal physics, earthquake geology foundation, global geodynamics, celestial mechanics, etc.

scope of application: graduates in this major direction can work in land and resources related departments, marine, aerospace departments, surveying and mapping departments, earthquake and geology departments and units. Surveying and mapping engineering major (surveying engineering direction)

Training objectives: focus on precision engineering surveying and industrial surveying, deformation monitoring, surveying automation, digital mapping, engineering information system and engineering management, and cultivate senior engineering and technical professionals and management talents who meet the needs of socialist modernization, develop morally, intellectually, physically and aesthetically, and have the ability of "three innovations".

main courses: geodesy foundation, space geodesy theory and technology, image and mapping, engineering surveying, digital photogrammetry, principles of geographic information system, advanced surveying adjustment, deformation monitoring and data processing, engineering and industrial photogrammetry, real estate measurement and management, engineering supervision, engineering mapping, seismic geology foundation, etc.

scope of application of graduates: graduates in this major can engage in the planning, design, implementation and management of surveying and mapping and related information projects in urban construction planning and management, transportation (including roads, railways and water transport), land and real estate, industrial enterprises, oceans, architecture, water conservancy, electric power, petroleum, metallurgy, national defense, surveying and mapping, engineering survey, information management of cities and enterprises, and so on. Surveying and mapping engineering major (direction of photogrammetry and remote sensing)

Training objective: to train new advanced engineering professionals and management talents who can meet the needs of digital surveying and mapping system in the information age and related fields such as aerospace, agriculture, environment, transportation and military affairs, and to master the main basic professional knowledge and skills such as photogrammetry, digital mapping and digital cartography, as well as the basic application in various fields related to national economic construction.

main courses: geodesy foundation, space geodesy theory and technology, image and cartography, digital photogrammetry, cartography, principles of geographic information system, advanced survey adjustment, computer graphics, digital image processing, remote sensing principles and applications, principles and applications of electronic maps, etc.

scope of application of graduates: they can engage in the construction, application and development of digital surveying and mapping and national basic geographic information, as well as the acquisition, processing and application of surveying and mapping information in aerospace, agriculture, environment, transportation, military affairs, land and resources management, planning and other related fields. Surveying and mapping engineering major (satellite application engineering direction)

Training objective: Satellite application engineering direction is a very comprehensive direction combining surveying and mapping discipline with space technology that has developed rapidly in recent decades, and its basic theory and technology involve geodesy, inertial navigation, electronics, laser, telemetry and remote sensing, celestial mechanics, space physics, space technology, etc. Its application involves surveying and mapping, transportation, national defense, aerospace engineering, environmental monitoring, atmospheric detection and many other fields; Specific applications include the collection and analysis of spatial information data, navigation and guidance, target tracking and identification, satellite orbit determination, and the acquisition of basic atmospheric parameters. This major aims to train senior engineering and technical professionals and management talents who are engaged in the application of satellites in surveying, mapping, navigation, aerospace, space exploration, and space-to-earth observation.

main courses: satellite geodesy, error theory and data processing, physical geodesy, space geodesy technology and application, image and mapping, integrated navigation, celestial mechanics, photogrammetry, digital image processing, pattern recognition, radio communication and navigation, digital and analog circuits, optimal control, etc.

scope of application for graduates: graduates in this major can engage in technical and management work in surveying and mapping related departments, aerospace departments, navigation system design and manufacturing units, satellite positioning and navigation technology development and application units, and can also engage in related work in government departments, teaching and scientific research units. Surveying and Mapping Engineering (Cartography and Geographic Information System)

Training objective: to train new advanced engineering and technical professionals and management talents who can meet the needs of cartography and the design and application of geographic information system in the information age. Students mainly study basic professional knowledge and skills in surveying and mapping science and technology, computer science and technology, geographic science and information technology, and their basic applications in various fields related to national economic construction and social development.

main courses: geodesy foundation, spatial geodesy theory and technology, image and mapping, digital photogrammetry, cartography, principles of geographic information system, GIS design and application, computer graphics, digital image processing, remote sensing principles and applications, electronic map principles and applications, geographic information science, spatial analysis, etc.

scope of application for graduates: graduates in this major can engage in technical and management work in surveying and mapping related departments, urban planning departments, land resources management departments, geographic information system design departments and map design departments, and can also engage in related work in government departments, teaching and scientific research units.