Welcome to the Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry
Vision
To become an internationally renowned Center of Excellence in the fields of geomatics and geo-spatial studies
Mission
To participate in the growth and development of the country through active collaboration with the government and industry, in education and training, in research works and relevant studies, and in the conduct of extension services in the fields of geomatics and geospatial information
Short History
An Ad-Hoc Committee composed of representatives from the Board of Technical Surveys and Maps, the Land Authority, and the University of the Philippines, was convened in August of 1963 to plan and program the establishment of a Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry in the Philippines under the administration and supervision of the University of the Philippines. A memorandum of agreement, signed on December 18, 1963, by the Governor or the Land Authority and the President of the University of the Philippines, culminated in the establishment of the Training Center on October 7, 1964.
The advent of a national government program for land reform and the need for accelerated industrial, agricultural, and commercial growth and sociological well-being in the country, have rendered advance techniques in surveying indispensable tools for the inventory and planning in agriculture and forestry, for geological and sociological surveys, as well as for all kinds of mapping for engineering for technical administration.
The conceptual plans for the training program of the Center were in a two-fold aim. On the short-range basis, it seeks to fill the immediate needs of the various agencies for technical personnel required in the execution of land capability surveys and mapping for Land Reform use by means of aerial photogrammetry. On a long-range basis, it has aimed to provide through formal classroom laboratory and field work, training for the development and advancement of technical personnel of the Land Authority, other government agencies and the private sector in the fields of geodesy, photogrammetry, photo-interpretation, and cartography, on a national level, and ultimately, on a regional level, for the Far East and Asia.
The Training Center in effect provides a continuing geodetic engineering program for engineers, agriculturists, foresters and geologists. Seminars and special summer courses had been conducted for teachers, professionals, practitioners and other government personnel who are not able to attend the regular semestral training programs.
Another major function of the Training Center is research, covering as many aspects of photogrammetry, applied geodesy and photo-interpretation as possible. Through collaborative works with various government agencies, local and international universities, and with the industry, a variety of research and creative works have been conducted increasing and refining techniques, concepts and methods in the practice of surveying, cartography, and photogrammetry. In addition, members of the academic staff of the Center have been providing technical assistance on consultation basis.
The promotion and coordination of these activities, particularly those crossing Department and College lines, have been facilitated by the Department of Geodetic Engineering, which is simultaneously manned by the Training Center Staff.
Core Competencies
Profile
The Training Center for Applied Geodesy and Photogrammetry (TCAGP) has revitalized its training program by consolidating and streamlining its courses to provide a more responsive approach to knowledge development and capability building with geomatics technology. The TCAGP has organized its courses to suit the institutional manpower requirements of the government and non-governmental organizations which are engaged in resource information generation and management.
These streamlined courses are one-semester courses, and will be offered starting the second semester of AY 2007-2008. As part of TCAGP’s extension services, government trainees are exempted from payment of tuition fees.
The training program features:
1. State-of-the art equipment (GPS, total stations etc.)
2. Highly-competent teaching staff from the faculty of UP Department of Geodetic Engineering
3. Laboratory for digital cartography and digital photogrammetry
4. 40 years of experience in geospatial technology training and extension
Trainees have privileges and access to University facilities. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who satisfactorily fulfill the requirements of the course.
Course B+ APPLIED GEOINFORMATICS
This training course is suited for technical personnel engaged in environmental management and conservation and for those want to gain operational knowledge in resource information extraction.
| Course B+ contents | |
| TC 17 Landform Mapping | |
| TC 19 Image Interpretation and Applications | |
| TC 21 Digital Cartography | |
| TC 24 Remote Sensing of the Environment | |
| TC 25 Geographic Information Systems | |
| Total |
Course E+ RESOURCE MAPPING AND VALUATION
This course is designed for local government personnel who are engaged in municipal or city planning, development and revenue-related activities such as property tax assessment, land valuation, and appraisal.
| Course E+ contents | |
| TC 17 Landform Mapping | |
| TC 19 Image Interpretation and Applications | |
| TC 25 Geographic Information Systems | |
| TC 31 Land Use Mapping | |
| TC 32 Land Valuation and Appraisal | |
| Total |
Course G GEOMATICS
This course features current developments and practices in core geomatics technologies namely surveying, digital photogrammetry, global positioning systems (GPS), remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS).
| Course G contents | |
| TC 20 Digital Photogrammetry | |
| TC 21 Digital Cartography | |
| TC 22 Geodesy and Positioning | |
| TC 23 Modern Surveying | |
| TC 24 Remote Sensing of the Environment | |
| TC 25 Geographic Information Systems | |
| Total |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Course B+Has finished B.S. Degree in Agriculture, Geology, Forestry, Engineering, or any other related major field and (for government employees) has rendered at least two years service in the government in his/her field of specialization may be admitted to Course B.
Course E+Has finished any college degree and (for government employees) has rendered 2 years of service in the government in the field of resource management; or has a working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
Course GHas finished B.S. Degree in Agriculture, Geology, Forestry, Engineering, or any related major field and who has completed six units in surveying or rendered at least three years service in the government in the field of surveying, mapping and/or natural resource inventory.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The applicants of the above courses must also comply with the following requirements:1. Submit recommendation from their head of agency;
2. Submit transcript of undergraduate and/or graduate academic records. (This requirement is waived for U.P. Graduates);
3. Pass a stereo vision test;
4. For course G: Pass a written examination in mathematics (geometry, algebra, trigonometry) and basic principles of surveying; and
5. Qualify in a personal interview.
