Programme Overview
M.Sc in Geoinformatics is a two-year postgraduate course that focuses on creating specialists in the field of Geospatial Technology. The curriculum is designed to provide theoretical knowledge along with hands-on training so that the students will be able to apply the concepts to solve practical problems. The students will also work with professional mentors to gain the experience required to excel in their careers.
Geoinformatics is the technology for decision support for management of resources and facilities. Due to the highly spatial nature of data handled by a GI system, it is able to provide outputs to facilitate visualization of choices made thus enabling quick and accurate decision making. The M.Sc. Geoinformatics is an extended branch of information technology and involves the use of remote sensing, digital image processing, GPS technology, programming, etc. to build a geospatial database that can be queried to get the relevant answers. Geoinformatics combines geospatial analysis and modeling, development of geospatial databases, information systems design. Geoinformatics uses geocomputation and geovisualization for analyzing geoinformation. Many students benefit by opting for M.Sc. in geoinformatics, including urban planning, land use management, in-car navigation systems, environmental modeling and analysis, military, transport network, planning and management, agriculture, meteorology and climate change, oceanography, business location planning, telecommunications, crime simulation, aviation and maritime transport.
The importance of the spatial dimension in assessing, monitoring and modeling various issues and problems related to sustainable management of natural resources is recognized all over the world. Geoinformatics becomes very important technology to decision-makers across a wide range of disciplines, industries, commercial sector, environmental agencies, local and national government, research, and academia, national survey and mapping organizations, International organizations, emergency services, public health and epidemiology, crime mapping, transportation and infrastructure, information technology industries, tourist industry, utility companies, market analysis and e-commerce, mineral exploration, etc.
Our Institute is a premier in the Geoinformatics colleges in India that facilitates the M.Sc. Geoinformatics course.
Many government and non-government agencies have started to use spatial data for managing their day to day activities.
Programme Outcomes
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Comprehensive Knowledge - Through the course, the students will learn more about the basic concepts and principles of geoinformatics.
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Practical Skills - The students will be trained to apply the knowledge of geoinformatics to solve various geospatial problems.
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Research - Under the mentorship of experts, the students will work on research projects, which will help them gain more knowledge about the modern developments in the field.
Semester Wise Course Information
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SEMESTER - I
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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Type of Course
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GEO 1101
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Fundamentals of Remote Sensing
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3
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Core Theory
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GEO 1102
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Fundamentals of Geospatial Science and Technology
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3
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Core Theory
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EST 1101
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Ecosystem Studies
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3
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Core Theory
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GEO 1111
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Field Techniques
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1
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Core Practical
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GEO 1112
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Geospatial Techniques
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1
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Core Practical
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GEO 1113
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Techniques in Image Interpretation and Remote Sensing
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1
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Core Practical
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GEO 1114
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Programming for Geospatial I
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1
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Core Practical
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EST 1104
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Statistical Methods
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2
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General
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EST 1105
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Research Methodology
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2
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General
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Total Credits: 17
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Semester II
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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Type of Course
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GEO 1201
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Digital Image Processing
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3
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Core Theory
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GEO 1202
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Spatial Analysis and Modeling
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3
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Core Theory
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GEO 1203
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WebGIS
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3
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Core Theory
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GEO 1211
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Techniques in Spatial Analysis and Modeling
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1
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Core Practical
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GEO 1212
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Techniques in Digital Image Processing
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1
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Core Practical
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GEO 1213
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Programming for Geospatial II
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1
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Core Practical
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GEO 1214
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Field Work
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2
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Core Practical
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GEO 1215
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Internship *
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2
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Core Practical
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Electives (Any Two)
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GEO 1204
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Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Earth Science
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3
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Elective
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GEO 1205
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SWAYAM
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3
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Elective
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GEO 1206
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Environmental Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
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3
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Elective
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WCA 1212
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Data Analysis with R
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3
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Elective
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EST 1207
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Air Quality Modeling
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3
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Elective
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General Courses
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GEN 1201
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Academic and Research Report Writing
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2
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General
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GEN 1202
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General English
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2
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General
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Total Credits 22
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Semester III
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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Type of Course
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GEO 1301
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Advanced Remote Sensing
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3
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Core Theory
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GEO 1311
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Dissertation Stage I
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12
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Core Thesis
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GEO 1312
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Geospatial Bigdata Analysis
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1
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Core Practical
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GEO 1313
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Techniques in Geospatial Database Management
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1
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Core Practical
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Electives
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GEO 1302
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Geospatial Modeling
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3
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Elective
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GEO 1303
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Applications of Geospatial Technologies
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3
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Elective
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GEO 1304
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Photogrammetry
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3
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Elective
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GEO 1305
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Geospatial Technologies for Water Management
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3
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Elective
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GEO 1306
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Geospatial Technologies for Urban Sustainability
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3
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Elective
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GEO 1307
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SWAYAM
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3
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Elective
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GEN 1301
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Project Management (Can also be completed through SWAYAM)
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2
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General
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GEN 1302
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Communication Skills
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2
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General
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Total Credits 25
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Semester IV
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Credits
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Type of Course
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GEO 1411
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Dissertation Stage II
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6
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Core Thesis
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GEO 1412
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Internship
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14
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Core Practical
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General Courses
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FML
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Entrepreneurship Development
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2
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General
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GEN 1402
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Personality Development
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2
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General
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Total Credits 22
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Semester I
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Semester II
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Semester III
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Semester IV
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Introduction to Excel
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Tools and Techniques in Interdisciplinary Research
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ESD in Practice
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Research Publication
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Aesthetics in
Photography
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Data Visualization
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Advanced Statistical
Analysis
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Patent Filing
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Self Leadership
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Green Campus Audit
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Sustainable Lifestyles
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Campus to
Corporate
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Basic First Aid
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Introduction to 5 S
Kaizen Philosophy
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Visual Presentations
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Miniature Gardens
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Conversational
Marathi
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Yoga and Meditation
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Introduction to
Artificial Intelligence
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Understanding
India
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Remote Sensing
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Conservation Field
Work
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Nature Based
Solutions
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Big Data
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Exploring Spatial Relationships
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Satellite Remote Sensing for Air Quality
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Citizen Science
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Satellite Remote Sensing for Ecosystem Service
Assessment
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Tools and Techniques in Interdisciplinary Research
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Google Earth Engine
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