INTRODUCTION

Commencing in the second semester of 2024, SERI and the School of Applied Physics at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology is pleased to offer a new MSc program (MSc Climate Change & Renewable Energy Access:- MREA). The program acknowledges a start-up grant from the UK government under the Transforming Energy Access – Learning Partnership (TEA-LP) project.

The Department of Applied Physics offered two MSc programs: - Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Physics and a Master of Technology (MTech) in Exploration Geophysics. The new MSc in Climate Change and Renewable Energy Access, is open to graduates of science, engineering and other departments. The courses offered under this program do not require a ‘strictly’ Physics or Engineering undergraduate degree background or prerequisite. Postgraduate MSc students in other departments at PNGUoT may also enrol for any energy access courses (MRE 501, MRE 502 and MRE 503 as an elective. Click the following links to download the complete course programs for: MRE 501, MRE 502 and MRE 503.

Renewable Energy Technology is dynamic. This course is designed to keep up with the pace of advancement in this area by carrying out yearly program reviews and curriculum updates.

Click the following link to download information relating to the programs tuition and fees for 2025: here.

Few and competitive Scholarships for PNG Nationals are available in form of Graduate Assistant Program (GAP) for merit award students.

RATIONALE:

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

The program is expected to utilize the expertise of energy, policy, and finance practitioners (lecturers) from the various schools and departments of our University.

The program is open to graduates from all departments in the University where renewable energy is of paramount interest but relatively unknown to the general public (e.g. School of Forestry, Agriculture, Civil Engineering, Survey and Land Studies, etc.)

The outcomes of the program are as follows:

PO1: Ability to identify, analyse, formulate, simulate, design, and/or build and test systems representing physical problems and applied to different areas of Energy Access, Climate Change, Environmental Protection, and energy sustainability.

PO2: Ability to describe, explain, and communicate effectively to others, as well as the ability to prepare formal technical plans and reports detailing solutions to problems in different areas of Energy Access, Climate Change, Environmental Protection, and energy sustainability.

PO3: Ability to understand and recognize the need to engage in life-long learning to continuously upgrade their knowledge to higher learning via research activities, personal readings, and by attending short seminars and workshops from time to time in different areas of Energy Access, Climate Change and Environmental Protection and energy sustainability.

PO4: Ability to work on multidisciplinary teams and understand the scope of work and issues that allow the team to achieve their goal in different areas of Energy Access, Climate Change, Environmental Protection, and energy sustainability.

PO5: Ability to conduct and manage projects in multidisciplinary environments and apply appropriate techniques and skills, as well as project management concepts and tools necessary to successfully complete those projects.

PO6: Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues due to the changing global economy, the environmental impact of those changes, and the social context involved.

PO7: Ability to conduct experiments or lead research, especially in academia, and analyse data to come up with useful conclusions and recommendations in relation to improving the academic environment in teaching and learning.

It is envisaged that graduates of the MSc program can work in different areas of Energy Access, Climate Change and Environmental Protection vocations and agencies. Graduates with Distinction may also apply for a PhD program in an area of study relevant to their thesis topic and specialization.

SUMMARY OF THE COURSE

The MSc (Climate Change and Renewable Energy) course is a 2-year full- time or 4 -year part-time program.

The first year of Semesters 1 and 2 entails normal-mode residential study and enrolment for eight subjects. Six are compulsory Energy Access (core) subjects, and two are electives.

The final year (Semester 1) will entail Industrial Fieldwork and Laboratory / Workshop practical sessions to assist students in determining the area of Renewable Energy to specialize in.

The last semester of the final year of study is devoted entirely to research work in collaboration with industry or a regulatory body such as PNG Power Limited (PPL) or National Energy Authority (NEA) in any of the chosen fields of specialization viz., Hydro, Solar, Biomass, Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, Nuclear, or Energy Policy, Energy Finance, Energy Management, Climate Change & Environmental Science.

Each student will have two (2) academic supervisors, one of whom must be a full-time academic lecturer at PNGUoT. The co-supervisor could be outside the university but proven to be a specialist in the study area with at least two publications in an acceptable (Scopus standard) journal. A written research report is to be submitted for Examination, and a Departmental Seminar will be presented.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry requirements for the MSc program include a recognized University Degree in Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Environmental Studies with above-average grades from a recognized University as per PNGUoT Post Graduate GPA minimum admission requirements.

For more details about the course and admission requirements please contact seri.2018@pnguot.ac.pg.

Application forms are available twice yearly online at https://www.unitech.ac.pg/2025-postgraduate-school-semester-one-online-applications/

Course Structure & Subject Schedules

Course Structure Summary Grid

COURSE OUTLINE

First Year: Semester 1

Core Subjects

Code Subject Title Hrs/Wk

MRE 501 Local Solutions for Energy Access 4

MRE 502 Appliances for Off-Grid Communities 4

APM 523 Climate Change and Environmental Science 4

MM534 Renewable Energy 4

Total 16

First Year: Semester 2

Electives/Specialist Subjects

Code Subject Title Hrs/Wk

MRE 503 Mini Grids: Planning & Design 4

MM 512 Computer Aided Design 4

Two elective subjects (4x 2) = 8

Total 16

Second Year: Semester 1

Code Subjects Title Hrs/Wk

APM547 Laboratory & workshop Practice 4

MEG569 Industrial Training 4

Total 8

Second Year: Semester 2

Code Subject Title Hrs/Wk

MRE504 Research Project Seminar                   20

All Core subjects and all Electives/Specialists

Code Subject Title

MRE501 Local Solutions for Energy Access

MRE502 Appliances for OFF-Grid Communities

MRE503 Mini Grids: Planning and Design

MRE504 Research Project & Seminar      

APM 501 Mathematics for Physicists & Engineers                

APM 523 Climate Change and Environmental Science

APM547 Laboratory & Workshop

APM549 Research Project and Seminar Presentation

MM 504 Research Methodology and Computation

MM 512 Computer Aided Design

MM 525 Planned Preventive Maintenance

MM 531 Gas Turbines

MM 532: Hydraulic Machines

MM 534 Renewable Energy

MEG569 Industrial Training

FRP 516 Community Management of Land and Natural Resources Management

FRP 554 Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing for Natural Resource

RGS 513 Ground Based Observation Equipment & Study of Topographical Map

RGS 515 Image Interpretation & Map Scales

RGS 609 Components of Geographic Information System

EMBA520 Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management

MBA547 International Finance

Detailed Syllabus of All Subjects

MRE 501 Local Solutions for Energy Access

Hours per week: 4 (4 lectures)

Credits: 18

Pre-requisite: Nil

For Learning Outcomes, Syllabus etc, See TEA-LP

MRE 502 Appliances for OFF-Grid Communities

Hours per week: 4 (4 lectures)

Credits: 18

Pre-requisite: Nil

For Learning Outcomes, Syllabus etc, See TEA-LP

MRE 503 Mini Grids: Planning and Design

Hours per week: 4 (4 lectures)

Credits: 18

Pre-requisite: MRE 501

For Learning Outcomes, Syllabus etc., See TEA-LP

MRE504 Research Project

As advised by project supervisors

Equivalent Hours per week: Contact Hours varies

Credits: 20

Pre-requisite: Undergraduate degree

Research work will be conducted on specific project as will be decided by the individual student in the area of his interest and in consultation with his supervisor.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this subject the student should be able to:

LO1: Identify, select and develop small research projects relevant to the subjects studied.

LO2: Carry out literature surveys related to the selected topics and identify gap areas.

LO3: Demonstrate the ability to plan a schedule of research activities to complete the project in time.

LO4: Present the report of the research in a systematic way, preferably in the format of research publication.

Assessment

Continuous Assessment by supervisor: 50%

Examination of Project by internal assessors and seminar presentation assessments: 50%

Total: 100%

APM 501 Mathematics for Physicists & Engineers

Hours per week: 4 (4 lectures)

Credits: 18

Pre-requisite: MA334

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the subject the student should be able to:

LO1: Analyse complex mathematical functions being used in Physics and Engineering

LO2: Apply and interpret differential equations related to the physical problems and use hyper-geometric and special functions for the same.

LO3: Use Laplace transforms and their properties to boundary value problems.

LO4: Evaluate Fourier Transform integral formula for the transformation of trigonometric functions to change the domain of the relation for their applications in harmonic functions and problems.

Syllabus

Complex analysis, zeros and isolated singularities of analytic functions; Calculus of residues; Multivalued functions; Analytic continuation. meromorphic functions; The method of steepest descent.

Second order differential equations, Self adjoint operators, Green's functions; The Sturm-Liouville problem; Hypergeometric functions; Laguerre function, Bessel function, Beta function and gamma function.

Laplace Transform: Definition of Laplace Transform, Linearity property, condition for existence of Laplace Transform; First & Second Shifting properties, Laplace Transform of derivatives and integrals; Unit step functions, Dirac delta-function. Differentiation and Integration of transforms, Convolution Theorem, Inversion, Periodic functions. Evaluation of integrals by L.T., Solution of boundary value problems.

Fourier Transform: Fourier Integral formula, Fourier Transform, Fourier sine and cosine transforms. Linearity, Scaling, frequency shifting and time shifting properties. Self reciprocity of Fourier Transform. Convolution theorem. Application to boundary value problems. Z-Transform and Wavelet Transform.

Textbook

Kreyszig, E., (2001), Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John-Wiley & Sons, New Delhi.

Reference

Dass, H. K., (1998), Advanced Engineering Mathematics, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi

Pipes, L. A. & Harvil, L. R., (latest Ed.), Applied Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists, McGraw-Hill, Singapore.

Assessment

Continuous Assessment: 50%

Written Examination: 50% (1 x 3 hrs)

Total: 100%

APM 523 Climate Change and Environmental Science

Hours per week: 4 (4 lectures)

Credits: 18

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to:

LO1: Describe basic physics of the atmosphere, atmospheric composition, radiation in atmosphere & radiation transport, Atmospheric thermodynamics, hydrologic cycle, aerosols and cloud physics

LO2: Explain effectively hydrologic concepts, and demonstrate advanced understanding of hydrologic cycles, practical training in basic hydrological measurement techniques

LO3: Discuss fundamentals of soil physics, components of soils and their properties, Interaction matrix for soil-water, water transport in saturated and unsaturated soil, transport of pollutants

LO4: Understand core concepts & methods from ecological and physical sciences and their applications in environmental problem-solving

LO5: Understand the interactions among physical, biological, chemical and human components of the environment; to characterize the various social drivers of environmental problems involving agriculture, mining, fishing, forestry

LO6: Outline global energy resources, thermodynamics, solar energy, renewable energy from wind, water and waves, nuclear power plants, ionizing radiation and environmental issues, the earth’s heat balance, utilization and conversion of energy resources, energy conservation

LO7: Explain the nature of pollution of air, water & soils; explain the drivers, principles & methods of environmental analysis; explain some key methods and techniques for pollution measurement

LO8: Explain the origins of global effects on the environment cause by human activities, the physical basis for the exploitation of various energy sources, make assessments on different energy technologies

LO9: Outline natural and anthropogenic greenhouse effect, different reservoirs of carbon in the earth system, role of carbon in the chemistry of the ocean & in setting its pH, carbon isotopes as analytical tool and also

1. Identify solutions on environmental problems supported by environmental policy

2. Analyse policies from the perspective of developed and developing countries

3. Prepare a case study relative to international environmental policy

4. Present a case in relation to PNG setting

5. Develop a policy framework appropriate for PNG

Synopsis

The course covers methods and strategies for promoting solutions to global environmental problems, policymaking from perspective of developed and developing countries, the United Nations system, international financial entities, and non-governmental interest groups, progress of international community, obstacles preventing effective international solutions, links between politics, policy and the environment, origins and evolution of different forms of environmental policy, different stages of the environmental policy process, study of academic research papers.

Syllabus:

(a). Earth’s atmosphere: Composition; structure, weather and climate, atmospheric circulation and the Coriolis Effect, atmosphere-ocean interactions.

(b). Global Water Resources and Use: Freshwater and saltwater, ocean circulation, agricultural, industrial, and domestic use, surface and groundwater issues, global problems, conservation.

(c). Soil and Soil Dynamics: Rock cycle, formation, composition, physical and chemical properties, main soil types, erosion and other soil problems; soil conservation.

(d). Ecosystem Structure: Energy flow, ecosystem diversity, natural ecosystem change, natural biogeochemical cycle.

(e). Land and Water Use: Agriculture, feeding a growing population, controlling pests, forestry, transportation infrastructure, mining and fishing.

(f). Energy Resources and Consumption: Energy concepts, energy consumption, nuclear energy, hydroelectric power, renewable energy, energy conservation.

(g). Pollution: Pollution types, air pollution, air pollution, noise pollution, water pollution, water quality, solid waste, impacts on the environment and human health, hazards to human health, chronic effect, air pollutants, Hazardous chemicals in the environment, Economic Impacts

(h). Global Change: Stratospheric zone, formation of stratospheric ozone, ultraviolet radiation causes of ozone depletion, effects of ozone depletion, strategies for reducing ozone depletion

i). Global Warming: Greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effect, impacts and consequences of global warming, reducing climate change.

Textbooks:

Boeker, E. & van Grondelle, R. (1995), Environmental Physics, John Wiley Monteith, J. L., &
Unsworth, M. H., (1990), Principles of Environmental Physics, Chapman & Hall

Assessment

Continuous Assessment - 50%

Written Examination - 50% (1x3 hrs)

Total: 100%

MM 504 Research Methodology and Computation

Hours per week: 4

Hours per week: 4 (4/0/0)

Common Credit: 18

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Learning Outcomes On completion of the subject, the student should be able to:

1. Apply research methodology

2. Use the computer applications for use in independent study and research

3. Acquire knowledge and skills in designing experiments, simple comparative experiments, sampling and confidence Intervals

4. Acquire skills in factorial design of experiments, including fitting regression models

5. Develop knowledge and skills regarding numerical approaches in research methodology

Syllabus Elements of an experimental test set-up. Basic instrumentation. Data acquisition system. Data analysis. Hypothesis formulation. Designing questionnaire. Hypothesis testing. Statistical analysis and interpretation of data. Writing and presentation of technical reports. Bibliography and references. Presentation techniques to an audience. Different types of computers: Computer types, micro-processors and their principle of operation. Different input/output devices. Different types of computer memory. Disk operating systems. High-level languages. Software. Application of computers in solving engineering problems. Computer-Aided
Engineering.

Textbook

Holman, J.P., Experimental Methods for Engineers, 8th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2012.

Reference

Mitra, A., Fundamentals of Quality Control and Improvement, 4th Edition, Wiley, 2016.

Assessment

Continuous assessment 60%

Written Examination 40%

MM 512 Computer Aided Design

Hours per week: 4(4/0/0)

Common Credit: 18

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the subject, the student should be able to:

1. Describe the key characteristics of a feature-based, parametric solid modeler. Identify the principal components of a modern 3D CAD software user interface. Explain how different dimensioning methodologies serve different design intents. Creation of fully defined sketches.

2. Create a new part. Insert a new sketch and add sketch geometry. Establish sketch relations between pieces of geometry. Understand the state of the sketch. Creation of fully defined sketches. Use sketch tools to add fillets. Extrude the sketch into a solid.

3. Perform basic part modelling. Boss and cut extrusions. Hole wizard, fillets, basic drawings, dimension changes. Associativity between solid models and drawings.

4. Perform solid modelling for casting and forging. Feature parameter editing.

5. Create linear, circular and mirror patterns.

6. Create revolved and sweep features. Select materials for solid models and calculate physical properties of solid models: mass, center of gravity, inertial moments.

7. Create shellings and ribs. Edit for repairs and design changes. Edit part configurations.

8. Create design tables and equations. Use existing design tables to create families of parts.

9. Create bottom–up assemblies. Add mating relationships between parts in assembly. Explore mass properties and detect interference. Create exploded views. Create bills of materials for assemblies.

Syllabus

The subject introduces students to the modern approach of 3D CAD for generating and analysing solid models and assemblies on computers. The included topics address theoretical and practical aspects encountered in the creation, modification, analysis, and optimization of mechanical engineering design. Also included are topics dealing with the creation of technical drawings, generation of bills of materials.

Textbook

Dassault Systems – SolidWorks Fundamentals, Concord, Massachusetts, United States, 2012.

Assessment

Continuous Assessment: 60%

Examination or Project: 40%

Total: 100%

MM 525 Planned Preventive Maintenance

Hours per week: 4(4/0/0)

Common Credit: 18

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the subject, the student should be able to:

1. Understand the principles, functions and practices adapted in industry for the successful management of maintenance activities.

2. Explain the different maintenance categories like Preventive maintenance, condition monitoring and repair of machine elements.

3. Design a maintenance schedule for some maintenance activities.

4. Analyse and develop cost effective maintenance alternatives

5. Understand the use of simple instruments used for condition monitoring in industry.

Syllabus

Maintenance fundamentals; systematic approach to maintenance; maintenance economics; maintenance organization; origin of maintenance problems; inspection and maintenance tools; inspection and lubrication schedules; condition monitoring; repair methods for basic machine elements; repair methods for material handling equipment; maintenance records; maintenance inventory examples of maintenance of elements and machines; maintenance planning; scheduling; manual vs computer assisted
maintenance; motivation of workforce; implementation of maintenance programme.

Textbooks

Davies A., Handbook of Condition Monitoring: Techniques and Methodology, Springer, 2018

Mobley K., Maintenance Engineering Handbook, 8th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2013

References

Richard Palmer, «Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Handbook», 2013, McGraw-Hill.

Patton., J.D. Preventive Maintenance, 3rd Edition ISA- The Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society, 2004

Assessment

Continuous Assessment 60%

Final Examination 40%

Total: 100%

MM 531 Gas Turbines

Hours per week: 4(4/0/0)

Common Credit: 18

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the subject, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate thorough knowledge on different types of compressors

2. Estimate performance parameters for different types of gas turbines and gas turbine arrangements

3. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of gas turbines on power plants, air and marine transportations.

4. Demonstrable knowledge on combustion chamber

5. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge on gas turbine limitations. Selection of materials, parts and components

Syllabus

Gas turbine principles of operation. Single-shaft and multi-spool arrangements. Aircraft propulsion. Shaft power cycle (ideal). COGAS cycles and cogeneration schemes. Gas turbine cycle for aircraft propulsion: simple turbojet cycle, turbofan engine, turboprop engine, thrust augmentation. Axial and centrifugal compressors: theory, factors affecting pressure ratio, degree of reaction, compressor map and characteristic. Combustion systems: Factors affecting combustion, combustion process, combustion chamber performance. Prediction of performance of simple gas turbines. Gas turbines, components and their principles of operation. Industrial gas turbine engines.

Textbook

Cohen, H., et al, Gas Turbine Theory, Saravanamuttoo H I Rogers G F C, Cohen H, Straznicky,6th Ed. 2009, Pearson Education Ltd.

Assessment

Continuous assessment 60%

Final Examination 40%

Total 100%

MM 532: HYDRAULIC MACHINES

Hours per week: 4 (4/0/0)

Common Credit: 18

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes: On completion of the subject, the student should be able to:

1. Analyse the fluid flow in hydraulic machines

2. Design rotodynamic machinery and their components

3. Select pumps and turbines for industrial applications

4. Demonstrate thorough knowledge on vibration and noise and causes in hydraulic machines

5. Acquire knowledge on controls of power, pressure and flow in hydraulic machines

Syllabus 

System analysis for pump selection, specific speed and modelling laws, specific speed charts; design considerations for various applications; impeller design - impeller layout, development of impeller vane; volute design, double and triple volute casing design, circular volute; design of multi-stage casing; double-suction pumps and side-suction design; pump applications - vertical pumps, wet-pit pumps, barrel-mounted pumps, slurry pumps, pumps for chemical processes; hydraulic turbines - selection process, turbine performance prediction, fixed guide vane turbines, variable guide vane turbines; pump and turbine components - mechanical seals, bearings and lubrication; gear pumps and vane pumps; compressors - types and design considerations; vibration and noise - causes of vibration, cavitation, diagnosis of pump vibration problems; constant power control, constant pressure control, constant flow control.

Textbook

Wright, T, Gerhart, P, Fluid Machinery: Application, Selection and Design, 2nd Ed. 2009, CRC Press.

Reference

Lobanoff, V.S., & Ross, R.R., Centrifugal Pumps - Design & Applications, Gulf Publishing Company, 1992.

Assessment

Continuous assessment 60%

Final Examination 40%

MM 534 Renewable Energy

Hours per week: 4(4/0/0)

Common Credit: 18

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the subject, the student should be able to:

1. Discuss different types of renewable energy sources

2. Discuss the technologies for renewable energy utilisation and conversion

3. Explain the economics of renewable energy conversion devices

4. Conduct feasibility and design studies for selected renewable energy technologies

5. Discuss national and international trends and protocols

Syllabus

Range of renewable energy resources and its potential; selected technologies generally recognized as being the most feasible technically and economically, e.g., solar (both thermal and photo-voltaic), wind, hydro, tidal, waste and bio-mass; methods of harnessing and using energy from these sources, including hybrid systems; limitations of renewable energy harnessing; principles of energy conversion; storage and transfer for renewable energy systems; feasibility and design studies for selected renewable energy technologies; national and international trends.

Textbook

Jefferson W Tester, Elizabeth M Drake, Michail J Discoll, Michael W Golay, William A Peters,

Sustainable Energy: Choosing Among Options, 2nd Ed 2012, MIT Press.

References

Godfrey Boyle, Renewable Energy Power for a sustainable Future, 2004, Oxford University Press, in association with the Open University.

Dunn, P.D., Renewable Energy Sources, Conservation & Application, Peter Peregrinns Ltd, 1986.

Assessment

Continuous assessment 60%

Final Examination 40%

Total: 100%

FRP 516 Community Management of Land and Natural Resources

Common Credit: 11

Hours per week: 4 (2 Lecture/2Project) 

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes

LO1. Able to describe how PNG communities’ function and how they can fully participate in sustainable land use systems, for their own livelihood and that of the economy of the country

LO2. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the principal theories underpinning community participation in management

LO3. Be able to describe important processes and techniques of group facilitation, participatory appraisal, planning and collaborative management of resources.

Syllabus

Land tenure in PNG, customary ownership of land, use rights in land (and trees), land conveyance, incorporated land group, integrated cropping systems, sustainability and productivity, philosophy and evolution of participation and community management, models of community management of forests and other natural resources, policy and institutional
issues in community management, process and techniques in participatory
enquiry, planning and management, forms of evaluation in community management programs and conflict management.

References

ii. Frost, F., Forge, K., and Black, A.W., (2000). Extension and Advisory Strategies for Agroforestry. Rural

ii. Frost, F., Forge, K., and Black, A.W., (2000). Extension and Advisory Strategies for Agroforestry. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. AusAID/RIRDC Publication No. 00/184, Australia.

iii. Lerner, D., and Schramm, W., (Eds) (1967). Communication and Changes in the Developing Countries. East West Centre Press, Honolulu.

iv. Nolan, P., and Lenski, G., (1999), Human Societies: an introduction to macro sociology. (Eight Ed.). McGraw-Hill College, New York.

v. Ray, G.L., (1976). Extension Communication and Management. R. Publishing Corp., Delhi.

vi. Sharma, N.P., (Ed.) (1992). Managing the World’s Forests: looking for the balance between conservation and development. World Bank, Washington, D.C.

vii. Unasylva No.143(36), (1984). Forestry extensions, making it work. FAO (various articles).

viii. Village Development Trust [VDT], (nd). Training and Reference Manual 1-8, VDT, Lae.

Assessment

Continuous Assessment: 60%

Examination or Project: 40%

Total: 100%

FRP 554 Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing for Natural Resource Management

Common Credit: 14

Hours per week: 4 (3 Lecture/1Project)

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes

LO1. Able to demonstrate data input, design, output, analysis and management in Geographic Information Systems,

LO2. Understand remote sensing principles and application including air photo interpretation,

LO3. Understand use of PC vector and raster GIS, able to use PNG geographic datasets and digital mapping sources in forest resource management

LO4. Develop the ability to design and complete a spatial analysis.

Syllabus

Geographic information systems, as in data input, design, output, analysis and management, remote sensing principles and application – including air photo interpretation, use of PC vector and raster GIS, and PNG geographic datasets and digital mapping sources and their applications.

References

i. Amando, A., (1999). GIS Applications in Tropical Forestry. Toowomba Distance Education Centre, Qld.

ii. Atkinson, P.M., (1998). Advances in Remote Sensing and GIS Analysis. Wiley Publications, Chichester.

iii. Berry, J.K., (1995). Spatial Reasoning for Effective GIS.Colo GIS World Books, Fort Collins, USA.

iv. Burrough, P.A., (1986). Principles of Geographical Information Systems for Land Resources Assessment. Clarendon Press, Oxford.

v. Montgomery, G.E., (1993). GIS Data Conversion Handbook. Colo GIS World Books, Fort Collins, USA.

vi. Vatasan, G., and Vatasan, N, (nd). Practical Photo interpretation for Foresters in Papua New Guinea. Forestry Department, Unitech, Lae.
 

Assessment

Continuous Assessment: 60%

Examination or Project: 40%

Total: 100%

RGS 513 Ground Based Observation Equipment & Study of Topographical Map

Hours: 3 (3-0-0) (Lecture-Tutorial-Lab) 

Credit: 13

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:

LO1-Identify different map projections and topographical maps.

LO2- Identify features for ground-based recognition LO3- Interpret the topographical sheets.

Syllabus

Map Projection, Topographical Map, Map Reading, Identification of Topographical Sheets, Study of topographical sheets for delineation of different features, Methods to be followed during Interpretation, Identification of the Features, Ground based observation, equipment-Radiometer, spectrophotometer.

Textbook

1. Lieut. R. P. Rodgers, Lt. Commander Harrington, Commodore Danl. Ammen (2005), A text book on surveying, projections, and portable instruments, Scholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library, ISBN 13: 9781425513283.

Assessment

Continuous Assessment: 50%

Examination, (1x2hrs) 50%

Total: 100%

RGS 515 Image Interpretation & Map Scales

Hours: 2 (2-0-0) (Lecture-Tutorial-Lab)

Credit: 09

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:

LO1- Understand the characteristics of image and its interpretation

LO2- Identify image interpretation elements

LO3- Generate thematic maps

LO4- Construct graphical scales–plain and comparative scale.

Syllabus

Fundamentals of Air photo/Satellite image interpretation, Basic photo/ Image elements, Characteristics of image and its interpretation, image reading, measurement and analysis, Generation of thematic maps, Different weather satellites, Optical satellite data interpretation, Radar data interpretation, Interferometry, Concept of scale of maps, Representation of Map Scales, Cartographic Representation of Map Scales, Construction of Graphical Scales, Plain Scale, Comparative Scale, Diagonal Scale

Textbook

1. Lillesand, T. M., Kiefer R.W., and. Chipman, J.W. (2008), Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, 6th Edition, Published by Wiley and Sons. ISBN 13: 978-0-470-05245-7

Assessment

Continuous Assessment: 50%

Written Examination (1 x 2 hours): 50%

Total: 100%

RGS 609 Components of Geographic Information System

Hours: 2 (2-0-0) (Lecture-Tutorial-Lab)

Credit: 09

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:

LO1-Describe the geographic information system and applications

LO2-Recognize different segments in geographic information system

LO3-Describe data structures

Syllabus

Introduction to Geographic Information System (GIS), Components of Geographic Information System (GIS); GIS software module, Organizational aspects of GIS, Data for GIS Applications, Various Segments – in GIS,

Developments in GIS – Past, Present & Future – Pitfalls, GIS as a Unique concept, Data Structures, Raster Based GIS, Vector Based GIS, Databases, Global Positioning Systems (GPS)- an Excellent Tool in Aid of GIS, Remote Sensing Interface, Data Standards and Future Trend, Measurement, Representation, Operation, Transformations, GIS as a Set of Interrelated Subsystems, Scope of Environmental Applications of GIS, Future trend in GIS.

Textbook

1. Chang K. T. (2013), Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, Edition: 7th, ISBN 13: 978- 0-0778-0540-1

2. Heywood, I. Cornelius, S. & Carver, S. (2002). An introduction to GIS. Prentice Hall, ISBN o - 13061198-0

3. Paul Bolstad (2012) GIS Fundamentals: A First Text on Geographic Information Systems, XanEdu Publishing Inc; 4 edition, ISBN-13: 978- 0971764736

Assessment

Continuous assessment - 50%

Computer based Practical examination - 50%

Total: 100%

EMBA 520 Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management

Hours per week: 8

Credit points: 9

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Assess the consumption and investment decisions under certainty and uncertainty;

• Analyse why return and risk are the two critical components of all investing decisions;

• Identify money market and capital market securities and understand the important features of these securities;

• Recognize the various stock market indices typically encountered by investors;

• Calculate important return and risk measures for financial assets, using the formulation appropriate for the task;

• Recognize what it means to talk about modern portfolio theory;

• Appreciate the significance of the efficient frontier and understand how an optimal portfolio of risky assets is determined;

• Compare capital market theory with an extension of portfolio theory;

• Use the dividend discount model to estimate the intrinsic value of a stock;

• Use sector/industry analysis as an investor; and

• Discuss why portfolio management should be considered and implemented as a process.

Syllabus

The subject covers the definition of investment, espouses the (Fisher) Separation Theorem between consumption and savings on the one side and Investment on the other side. The latter covers both direct and indirect investments. The subject also covers Close End and Open End Funds, the money and capital markets, investment companies, returns and risks from investment. Trading in the modern markets involves the use of indices. This requires an analysis on the various measurement concepts of price indices and the capitalization weighted indices- Dow Jones and S&P 500 index.

Furthermore, in investments Markowitz’s Portfolio theory under uncertainty and James Tobin’s ideas of the introduction of risk-free asset and the portfolio efficient set as straight line is discussed. The subject also covers William Sharp’s Capital Asset Pricing

Model, Arbitrage Pricing Theory, and discounted cash flow analysis, company analysis, fixed Income and bond pricing and risk management.

Textbook(s)

[1]. Jones, C.P., (2012). Investment: Analysis and Management (12th Edition). John Wiley & Sons. [ISBN-13:978-1118363294]

Additional Resources

[1]. Lumby, S. and Jones, C. (2015). Corporate Finance: Theory & Practice (9th Edition). CENGAGE Learning. [ISBN: 1408079895, 9781408079898]

[2]. Vernimmen, P., Quiry, P., Dallocchio, M., Fur, Y., Salvi, A. (2014). Corporate Finance: Theory and Practice. (4th Edition). Published by John Wiley & Sons. [ISBN:1118849329, 9781118849323]

Assessment

Continuous Assessment: 50%

Examination or Project: 50%

Total: 100%

MBA547 International Finance

Hours per week: 4

Credit points: 15

Pre-requisite: None

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the subject, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the International monetary and financial system.

2. Appreciate the exchange rates theories

3. Analyse exchange rates risks.

4. Manage exchange Rate risk for Banks and Business.

5. Analyse international financial markets.

6. Explain the basics of financial derivatives in international finance.

7. Have an exposure to international trade finance of banking.

Syllabus

International monetary system, gold standard, and Bretton woods systems; European Union, currency boards, currency crises; exchange rates theories, purchasing power parity, interest rate parity; trading in currencies, foreign exchange markets; currency swaps; exchange rates risk management for Banks; exchange risk management for business; international trade, Finance of banking.

Textbook

Mehta, D. & Fung, H-G. (2010) International Bank Management, 5th Edition. Blackwell Publishing.

Assessment

Continuous Assessment: 50%

Final Examination: 50%

Total: 100%

Additional Information available is at https://www.unitech.ac.pg 

The program acknowledges the support and sponsorship of:

UK aid and TEA-LP