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2.3. Obj« 
The main objectives of the ITC Integrated Map and Geo-Information Production 
system are: 
- to integrate metric and attribute data acquired from position determination 
systems, imaging systems and maps 
- to build up integrated data bases for production of maps and geo 
information 
- to increase the production rate by introducing automated production 
technology. 
As a consequence of the perspective outlined, the Department of 
Geo-Informatics of ITC is offering: 
- specialized courses in the disciplines of Photogrammetry, Cartography, 
Digital Image Processing of Remote Sensed Data and Geo-Information Systems 
for Cadastral Applications to respond to the needs of target group A. 
- integrated courses in Map and Geo-Information Production to respond to the 
needs of target groups B and C respectively (management versus support and 
development perspective) 
- regular workshops for Executives of National Surveying and Mapping Agencies 
(target group D). 
This paper will further focus on the response to the needs of target group C 
by means of the new ITC MSc Degree programme in Integrated Map and Geo- 
Information Production which has been launched in January 1990. 
Further information on the other courses of the Department of Geo-Informatics 
can be found in the literature (ref. 3). 
2. THE ITC MSC DEGREE PROGRAMME IN INTEGRATED MAP AND GEO-INFORMATION 
PRODUCTION 
2.1. Aim of the course 
This programme aims to develop critical understanding and competence in the 
handling and management of systems for the acquisition, processing, 
transmission and presentation of geo-information. 
On completion of this 2-year programme, participants should be able to 
respond to the needs of a production manager in the design, upgrade, 
evaluation, selection, procurement, implementation, monitoring and control of 
a Geo-Information Production System, to communicate effectively with experts 
in the associated fields of Computer Science, Systems Engineering, and 
Marketing, to develop, use, and critically analyse geo-information 
extraction, processing and representation procedures, and to initiate and 
undertake production related research. 
2.2. Target group 
The programme will be relevant to those staff from geo-information production 
and geo-information user organizations mostly concerned with the design, 
testing, and introduction of integrated production systems for the purpose of 
planning, administering, and monitoring the human environment (target group C 
of figure 1). 
The course will also be relevant to staff from research institutes and to 
teachers of tertiary education institutes involved in the design, 
introduction and running of courses in Integrated Map and Geo-Information 
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