DEPARTMENT OF SURVEYING & LAND STUDIES

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1 DEPARTMENT OF SURVEYING & LAND STUDIES HEAD OF DEPARTMENT & PROFESSOR: Dr. Pal D K., Ph.D RS/GIS in Land Use Planning and micro-watershed prioritization (IIT), M.Sc (CU); B.Sc (Hons.) (CU), ISRSLM, INCALM, GSILM DEPUTY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Mr. Kapi N V, M.Phil (PNGUT), B.Tech.Surv. (PNGUT) PROFESSORS: Prof. Babarinde J A., PhD Urban & Reg. Planning (Ibadan); MURP Urban & Reg. Planning (Ibadan); BSc Estate Management/Valuation (UEL, London, UK); Ontario Licensed Realtor (Toronto); Cert. Ed. (London Metropolitan, UK); FRICS; MCIP; Chartered Valuation Surveyor; Registered Planner. Prof. Das R.K., PhD (RS & GIS in Micro level Planning) IIT (Kharagpur), M.Sc (Survey & Photogrammetric engineering) IIT Roorkee, M.Sc. (Mathematics) Utkal University, B.Sc. (Mathematics), Utkal University ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: A/Prof. Samanta S., Ph.D Climatological Modeling (VU), M.Sc. Remote Sensing and GIS (VU), B.Sc Geography (VU) A/Prof. Jana S K., Ph.D. (VU); M.Sc. (VU); B.Ed. (VU) SENIOR LECTURERS: Mr. Suat J., MGIS, PGDipMapSurv.(UQ), PGDLS, B.Tech.Surv.(PNGUT), MASPNG, MIMSSIPNG LECTURER-II: Mr. Antonio W., (on study leave) MSIS.(UTAS), PGD Surv. Science (UTAS), PGDLS (PNGUT), B.Tech.Cart. (PNGUT), MIMSSIPNG Mr. Pai A., (on study leave) M.Sc. (UQ), B.Tech.LandMgmt. (PNGUT), Reg. Val. (PNG), MPNGIVLA Mr. Holis S S, M.Sc. (UTS), B.Tech.Land Studies (PNGUT), Reg. Val. (PNG) MPNGIVLA Mrs. McVie R A, MUD (QUT), B. Land Studies (PNGUT), MPNGIVLA Mr. Rosa R., M.Phil. Geomatics (PNGUT); B.Tech.Surv. (PNGUT); MASPNG. LECTURER-I: Mr. Gupta S, M.Sc. Remote Sensing and GIS (VU), B.Sc Physics (Hons) (CU) Mr. Kari L., MSST (USQ), B.Tech.Cart. (PNGUT) Mr. Kapi N V, M.Phil Geomatics (PNGUT), B.Tech.Surv. (PNGUT) Mr. Tumare J., M.Phil Geomatics (PNGUT); B.Surv. (PNGUT) Mr. Karigawa L, M.Phil. Property Studies, (PNGUT), B.Tech.LandMgmt. (PNGUT), MPNGIVLA Mr. Mille J, M.Phil. Property Studies, (PNGUT), B.Tech.LandMgmt. (PNGUT), PGD in Education (UOG); MPNGIVLA PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Tagicakibau M., PGDip Surv.Sc. (Otago, NZ); B.Surv. (QUT, Aust.); Dip.Eng.Surv. (FIT, Fiji); MIS (Fiji); Reg. Surveyor (Fiji) SENIOR TECHNICAL INSTRUCTORS: Mr. Pasen P., B.Tech.Surv. (PNGUT); MASPNG. Mr. Popeu, M., B.Tech.Surv. (PNGUT); MASPNG. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTORS: Mr. Honeaki H., B.Surv. (PNGUT) Ms. Yanabis C. B.Tech.Cart. (PNGUT) LABORATORY MANAGER Mr Napitalai A. Diploma in Electronics Engg. (PNGUT) CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER: SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER: Mr. Tine S., B.Tech. Surv., (PNGUT) TECHNICAL OFFICERS: Mr. Tepend W., B.Tech. Surv., (PNGUT) SUPPORT STAFF: Ms. Yaum A., Senior Secretary 1 1

2 Ms. Kababa G., Executive Secretary 1 Ms. Bonga M., Survey Store Person Ms. Karipal R., Survey Store Person DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The department is primarily involved in the process of developing human resources adept in the holistic management of land resources. Papua New Guinea is endowed with enormous land resources (vis-à-vis population); which are grossly under-utilized. Here is the relevance of the department that produces the entire gamut of land professionals starting from the discipline of Surveying, Geographical Information Science / Systems to the property management /valuations experts. The human resources developed in the department have a wide exposure to the state of the art technology (e.g. recent developments in the field of Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS, use of latest Total CREDIT Stations and allied implements of the digital era) in their respective disciplines. The application of technology is emphasized, as is the role of the professionals in the development of PNG. The Department has been producing graduates for about four decades and many graduates occupy senior positions in Government and the private sector in PNG and the Pacific Region. The courses of the Department are specific but considerable overlapping of discipline areas is encouraged with the aim of producing broader based graduates. The Department has good facilities including a comprehensive digital mapping, geographic information systems and remote sensing laboratory, state of the art global positioning systems technology and software, a spatial information science/cartographic processing laboratory and automated surveying systems in addition to the traditional surveying and mapping facilities. The department is also involved in a number of research programs including measuring crustal deformation to establish a geocentric datum in PNG, GIS, remote sensing, and cartographic communication through development of thematic maps for PNG, property valuation and land management research programs as well as student projects. The Department prides itself on its involvement in Community Development Projects and student projects often are geared to supporting these projects. SURVEYING PROGRAM The degree course has the following aims: 1. To provide a sound foundation in the principles of surveying and spatial measurement and assessment; 2. To prepare graduates in the application of techniques etc. to activities such as geodetic, cadastral, engineering and construction, mining and hydrographic surveys, land administration and property development; 3. To develop an appreciation of the factors affecting land use decisions in Papua New Guinea; 4. To prepare graduates to be able to communicate effectively with other professionals and the community; 5. To prepare students for professional and academic development and, 6. To educate students so that after a short period of industrial training they can play an effective role in the practice and development of the surveying profession in Papua New Guinea and Pacific Island Nations. GISci PROGRAM The discipline of Geographic Information Science is a science which develops and manages graphic information systems infrastructure to address the problems related to geo-science and engineering. The three fundamental activities of geographic information science are: 1. Development and management of geographically referenced database. 2. Analysis and modeling of geographic data. 3. Development and integration of specific disciplines in remote sensing, photogrammetry, surveying, mapping and cartography, and technologies in geographic information systems, computing, global positioning systems for the first two activities. The discipline aims at integrating the emerging state-of-art technologies of data acquisition (remote sensing and digital photogrammetry), digital cartography and mapping, geographic information systems, Global Positioning System 2

3 (GPS), electronic publishing, web and multi-media cartography and information technology. The graduates are GIS professionals who will be basically GIS as well as CAD / CAM users and operators. Also they will be involved in the surveying and GIS data capture, data manipulation, data display and production of quality output. All in all the degree course will prepare students for GIS management positions. The course focuses more on GIS design, development and management. Excellent employment opportunities for GIS graduate exist in the traditional sectors (surveying and mapping) and other areas such as education, engineering, agriculture, forestry, environmental science, legal arena and business. PROPERTY STUDIES PROGRAM The present level of developments in the private and public sectors of the country and abroad has created a high demand for good property managers, asset managers, land managers, valuers, property investment analyst, property developers and land administrators. The course structure is a proactive and strategic approach to fully integrate all aspects of property to enable the graduates to take on the challenges in the market of this country, other South Pacific nations and also the global property market. The course prepares students for a variety of vocations whose interests center on land. Graduates may be found in organizations such as banks, property development and valuation firms, estate and plantation management and various government bodies. In particular, more emphasis is now placed on the use of computers for such activities as report generation, computerized property appraisal, statistical and financial analysis, property development and investment analysis and automated property management and maintenance. A number of customized and general computer software packages have been acquired to assist in the effective teaching of these courses. Basic instruction in geographical information systems and remote sensing is incorporated in the course to give students an appreciation of the range of technological tools available to assist in decisionmaking processes for effective property management and development. POSTGRADUATE STUDIES The Department encourages Bachelors degree graduates with satisfactory academic records to return for postgraduate studies. Graduates may enroll in either of the three programs offered by the department; two new postgraduate programs approved by the academic board or an existing postgraduate diploma program,. 1. Master of Technology (M. Tech) in Geomatics (for general students having GPA of 65% or above a new program) 2. Post Graduate Diploma in Surveying Practice (for students of surveying discipline with a minimum of 2 years of industrial experience). or 3. Post Graduate Diploma in Land Studies (Surveying, Geographic Information Systems, Land Management the existing program) Candidates seeking admission to a postgraduate course should write to the Registrar for an application form or contact the Head of Department for further information. Further details are given under the course schedules and in the University Calendar. At present there is no deadline for the submission of these applications. COURSES DETAILS The courses being offered by the Department of Surveying and Land Studies in 2013 are as follows: A. SURVEYING A four-year degree course leading to a Bachelor of Surveying. B. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE (GISci) A four-year degree course leading to a Bachelor of Geographic Information Science (BGISci). C. PROPERTY STUDIES A four-year degree course leading to a Bachelor of Property Studies (B. Prop. Studies specialization land administration/property 3

4 management or valuation/ property management). ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Following are the entry requirements for students wishing to pursue the degree programs in these areas: Degree in Surveying and Degree in Geographic Information Science (GISci) Entry is normally at Grade 12 higher school certificate level (or equivalent) with B grades in Major Mathematics, English, Physics and Information Technology. Bachelor of Property Studies Entry to the courses requires a B Grades in English and Social Science along a pass at B level in Minor/Major Mathematics. Parallel Entry For all above courses admission will be subject to the production of documentary evidence of a minimum of two years of appropriate post diploma professional experience and a successful interview with the Head of Department and the relevant course Director. Special Rules: Students in the Bachelor of Surveying and Bachelor of GISci Degree courses must accumulate twelve weeks of industrial experience; ten weeks of which must be in an organization approved by the Department. A diary of industrial experience must be maintained and presented. In special circumstances the full requirement may be waived upon approval of the Head of Department. Students are encouraged to seek vacation employment in suitable organizations early in the program and should not wait until year three to seek the required industrial experience. STRUCTURE OF COURSES In 2009 the department commenced a thoroughly overhauled new course structures which were produced from a major courses review undertaken over two years. The major courses review has resulted in name changes to the Cartography and Land Studies courses to Geographic Information Science and Property Studies respectively, while the Surveying course retains its original name. The course structures below therefore reflects, the introduction of the new courses / modifications carried out vide its formal courses review meeting held on 11 th October 2011 chaired by an external member. SURVEYING BACHELOR OF SURVEYING Year 1 First Semester Credit Points LA101 Studies Skills 14 MA151 Mathematics 1 S (A) 18 MA163 Fundamentals of Comp. Science A 22 PH103 Physics for Surveyors I 13 SL103 Introduction to Surveying I 13 SL105 Survey Computations I 11 Total Credits 91 Year 1 Second Semester Credit Points LA102 Reading & Writing Skills 14 MA152 Mathematics 1 S (B) 20 MA164 Fundamentals of Comp. Science B 21 PH104 Physics for Surveyors II 13 SL104 Introduction to Surveying II 13 SL106 Survey Computations II 11 Total Credits 92 Year 2 First Semester Credit Points MN231 Geotechtonics I 09 MA251 Mathematics 2 S (A) 11 SL203 Automated Surveying Systems I 13 SL205 Engineering Surveying I 13 SL207 Cadastral Surveying I (Laws & Regulations) 10 SL221 Introductory Law, Land Studies 13 Total Credits 69 Year 2 Second Semester Credit Points LA204 Communication in the Workplace 08 MA252 Mathematics 2 S (B) 11 SL204 Automated Surveying Systems II 13 SL206 Global Nav. Sat. Sys. (GPS/GNSS) I 13 SL208 Cadastral Surveying II 12 4

5 SL274 Computer Aided Drafting 09 Total Credits 66 Year 3 First Semester Credit Points LA301 Writing a Research Paper 12 MA351 Mathematics 3 SV 18 SL305 Engineering Surveying II 15 SL307 Global Nav. Satellite System II 15 SL313 Photogrammetry 09 SL321 Stats. for Surveying & Mapping 09 Total Credits 78 Year 3 Second Semester Credit Points MA352 Mathematics 4 SV 15 SL304 Introduction to Geodesy 15 SL306 Adjustment of Survey Measurement 15 SL332 Valuation for Surveyors 11 SL364 Cartography for Surveyors 07 SL342 Field Trip I (2 Weeks Survey Camp) 07 Total Credits 70 Year 4 First Semester Credit Points BA4x1 Basic Accounting of Small Business 11 SL403 Hydrographic Surveying 13 SL405 Geodesy I 13 SL437 Survey Practice I 11 SL457 Subdivisional Principles 15 SL467 Surveying Project I 12 Total Credits 75 Year 4 Second Semester Credit Points SL406 Geodesy II 13 SL408 Mine Surveying 13 SL438 Survey Practice II 13 SL458 Subdivisional Design 09 SL468 Surveying Project II 15 SL442 Field Trip II (2 Weeks Survey Camp) 07 Total Credits 70 GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE BACHELOR OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE (BGISci) Year 1 First Semester Credit Points LA101 Studies Skills 14 MA151 Mathematics 1 S (A) 18 MA163 Fundamentals of Computer Sc. (A) 22 PH103 Physics for Surveyors I 13 SL107 Introduction to Surveying I for GIS 09 SL109 Survey Computations I for GIS 09 SL113 Fundamentals of Geo. Info. Science 07 Total Credits 92 Year 1 Second Semester Credit Points LA102 Reading & Writing Skills 14 MA152 Mathematics 1 S (B) 20 MA164 Foundation of Computer Science (B) 21 PH104 Physics for Surveyors II 13 SL108 Introduction to Surveying II for GIS 09 SL110 Survey Computations II for GIS 09 SL114 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing 07 Total Credits 93 Year 2 First Semester Credit Points MA251 Mathematics 2 S (A) 11 SL213 Geographic Information Systems 15 SL221 Introductory Law, Land Studies 13 SL241 Statistics I 11 SL263 Cartography I 12 Total Credits 62 Year 2 Second Semester Credit Points LA204 Communication in the Workplace 08 MA252 Mathematics 2 S (B) 11 SL214 Remote Sensing 15 SL264 Cartography II 12 SL274 Computer Aided Drafting (Project) 09 SL282 Geography 13 SL252 Fieldwork I (2 Weeks) 07 Total Credits 75 Year 3 First Semester Credit Points LA301 Writing a Research Paper 12 MA351 Mathematics 3 SV 18 SL313 Photogrammetry 09 SL315 Digital Image Processing 12 SL317 Spatial Modeling & Analysis 12 SL323 Statistics II 11 SL361 Introduction to Programming 07 5

6 Total Credits 81 Year 3 Second Semester Credit Points MA352 Mathematics 4 SV 15 SL310 Web Cartography & GIS 13 SL316 Adv Digital Image Processing 12 SL318 Geovisualisation 09 SL322 Database Management for GIS 13 SL352 Fieldwork II (2 Weeks) 07 Total Credits 69 Year 4 First Semester Credit Points BA4x1 Basic Accounting of Small Business 11 SL413 Managing GIS/RS Projects 07 SL415 Remote Sensing Applications 15 SL417 Elective I: Digital Photogrammetry 15 SL419 Elective II: Adv Image Classification 15 SL423 GIS/ RS Project Proposal 10 Total Credits 58 Student has to take either SL417 or SL419 Year 4 Second Semester Credit Points SL416 GIS Applications 15 SL418 Geodesy for GIS 15 SL424 GIS/RS Project Implementation 21 SL426 Elective III: NRDM 15 SL428 Elective IV:Decision Support System 15 Total Credits 66 Student has to take either SL426 or SL428 PROPERTY STUDIES BACHELOR OF PROPERTY STUDIES Year 1 First Semester Credit Points BA161 Basic Economics 1 11 CS145 Intro. to Information Technology (A) 06 LA101 Studies Skills 14 MA111 Quantitative Methods 1 11 PS101 Land Tenure & Property Law 11 PS105 Intro. to Property Management 11 Total Credits 64 Year 1 Second Semester Credit Points CS146 Intro. to Information Technology (B) 07 LA102 Reading & Writing Skills 14 MA112 Quantitative Methods 2 11 PS104 Real Estate Valuation 1 11 PS108 Land Admin Process & Documtn 11 PS112 Real Estate Mgt & Agency Practice 11 Total Credits 65 Year 2 First Semester Credit Points BA182 Financial Management & Accounting 13 BA243 Commercial Law 11 BL231 Building Construction for Property StudiesI 09 PS201 Real Estate Valuation 2 13 PS207 Land Dispute Settlement 11 SV233 Surveying for Property Managers 09 Total Credits 66 Year 2 Second Semester Credit Points BL232 Building Construction for Property StudiesII09 LA204 Communication in the Workplace 08 MA212 Quantitative Methods 11 PS204 Real Estate Investment 13 PS208 Rural Valuation 09 SV234 GIS and Remote Sensing 13 Total Credits 63 BACHELOR IN LAND ADMINISTRATION/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Year 3 First Semester Credit Points LA301 Writing a Research Paper 12 PS301 Land Policy Theory and Reform 13 PS305 Land Economics 09 PS307 Real Estate Developments 13 PS309 Demography & Social Mapping Studies11 PS311 Urban & Regional Planning Studies 11 PS319 Field Camp (2 weeks) 07 Total Credits 75 Year 3 Second Semester Credit Points PS304 Property Taxation 11 PS306 Property Research Proposal 09 PS308 Land Resource Management 11 PS312 Commercial Property Management 11 PS318 Law of Land Use 11 SL322 Database Management 13 6

7 Total Credits 66 BACHELOR IN PROPERTY VALUATION/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Year 3 First Semester Credit Points LA301 Writing a Research Paper 12 PS305 Land Economics 09 PS307 Real Estate Development 13 PS311 Urban and Regional Planning Studies 11 PS313 Real Estate Valuation 3 13 PS315 Property Investment Analysis 13 PS317 Property & Business Forecasting 11 PS319 Field Camp (2 weeks) 07 Total Credits 89 Year 3 Second Semester Credit Points PS304 Property Taxation 11 PS306 Property Research Proposal 09 PS308 Land Resource Management 11 PS312 Commercial Property Management 11 PS314 Real Estate Valuation 4 11 SL322 Database Management System 13 Total Credits 66 BACHELOR IN LAND ADMINISTRATION/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Year 4 First Semester Credit Points PS401 Professional Work Experience 60 Total Credits 60 Between the end of the third year and the second semester of the fourth year, the students will be placed in employment with a view to obtaining professional work experience. The intention is that this exposure will lay down a foundation of practice to which the student will be able to relate to the more advanced studies of the second semester. Year 4 Second Semester Credit Points PS402 Contemporary Land Issues 13 PS404 Property Research Dissertation 09 PS406 Professional Practice & Business Ethics 18 PS408 Corporate Real Estate Management 22 Total Credits 62 BACHELOR IN PROPERTY VALUATION/ PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Year 4 First Semester Credit Points PS401 Professional Work Experience 60 Total Credits 60 Between the end of the third year and the second semester of the fourth year, the students will be placed in employment with a view to obtaining professional work experience. The intention is that this exposure will lay down a foundation of practice to which the student will be able to relate to the more advanced studies of the second semester. Year 4 Second Semester Credit Points PS404 Property Research Dissertation 09 PS406 Professional Practice & Business Ethics 18 PS408 Corporate Real Estate Management 22 PS412 Real Estate Valuation 5 13 Total Credits 62 SUBJECTS TAUGHT FOR OTHER DEPARTMENTS LMC13 Map Reading 11 SV182 Rural Valuation 11 SV291 Surveying for Engineers-I 07 SV292 Surveying for Engineers-II 07 SV399 Mine Surveying 09 Total Credits 45 SUBJECTS TAUGHT BY THE DEPARTMENT PS101 Land Tenure & Property Law 7

8 PS104 Real Estate Valuation I PS105 Introduction to Property Management PS108 Land Administration Processes & Documentation PS112 Real Estate Mgt. & Agency Practice PS201 Real Estate Valuation 2 PS204 Real Estate Investment PS207 Land Dispute Settlement PS208 Rural Valuation SV233 Surveying for Property Managers SV234 GIS and Remote Sensing PS301 Land Policy Theory and Reform PS304 Property Taxation PS305 Land Economics PS306 Property Research Proposal PS307 Real Estate Developments PS308 Land Resource Management PS309 Demography & Social Mapping Studies PS311 Urban and Regional Planning Studies PS312 Commercial Property Management PS313 Real Estate Valuation 3 PS315 Property Investment Analysis PS314 Real Estate Valuation 4 PS317 Property & Business Forecasting PS318 Law of Land Use PS319 Field Camp PS401 Professional Work Experience PS402 Contemporary Land Issues PS404 Property Research Dissertation PS406 Professional Practice & Business Ethics PS408 Corporate Real Estate Management PS412 Real Estate Valuation 5 SL103 Introduction to Surveying I SL104 Introduction to Surveying II SL105 Survey Computations I SL106 Survey Computations II SL107 Introduction to Surveying I for GIS SL108 Introduction to Surveying II for GIS SL109 Survey Computations I for GIS SL110 Survey Computations II for GIS SL113 Fundamentals of Geog. Info. Science SL114 Fundamentals of Remote Sensing SL203 Automated Surveying Systems I SL204 Automated Surveying Systems II SL205 Introduction to Engineering Surveying SL206 Intro. Global Positioning Systems SL207 Cadastral Surveying I (Laws & Regulations) SL208 Cadastral Surveying II SL213 Geographic Information Systems SL214 Remote Sensing SL221 Introductory Law, Land Studies SL241 Statistics I SL263 Cartography I SL264 Cartography II SL274 Computer Aided Drafting (Project) SL304 Introduction to Geodesy SL305 Engineering Surveying II SL306 Adjustment of Survey Measurement SL307 Global Nav. Satellite System II SL310 Web Cartography / GIS SL313 Photogrammetry SL315 Digital Image Processing SL316 Advanced Digital Image Processing SL317 Spatial Modeling and Analysis SL318 Geovisualisation SL321 Statistics for Surveying & Mapping SL322 Database Management SL323 Statistics II SL332 Valuation for Surveyors SL361 Introduction to Programming SL364 Cartography for Surveyors SL403 Hydrographic Survey SL405 Geodesy I SL406 Geodesy II SL408 Mine Surveying SL413 Managing GIS/RS Projects SL415 Remote Sensing Applications SL416 GIS Applications SL417 Elective I: Digital Photogrammetry SL418 Geodesy for GIS SL419 Elective II: Adv. Image Classification SL423 GIS/Remote Sensing (RS) Project (A) SL424 GIS/Remote Sensing Project (B) SL426 Elective III: NRDM SL428 Elective IV: Decision Support System SL437 Survey Practice I SL438 Survey Practice II SL457 Sub divisional Principles SL458 Sub divisional Design SL467 Surveying Project I SL468 Surveying Project II SUBJECT DETAILS OF THE COURSES SUBJECT DETAILS LMC13 MAP READING 8

9 Hours Per week: 3 (2, 1, 0) Credits: 11, service LO1. Study and interpret meanings of map symbols; LO 2. Describe natural and cultural landscapes from topographic maps and aerial photographs; LO 3. Carry out landscape analysis from maps and aerial photographs; LO 4. Carry out landscape interpretation from topographic maps and aerial photographs. Scales and the computation of areas and distances from maps; Compass bearings and directions; Interpretation of relief; Gradients and profiles; Land use; Aerial photo-interpretation. Eaton, P.,A Guide to Map Reading in Papua New Guinea, National Mapping Bureau, Port Moresby. Continuous assessment - 100% PS101: LAND TENURE & PROPERTY LAW Hours per week: 3 (2, 1, 0) Credits: 11, core Prerequisite: Nil LO1: Demonstrate understanding of land tenure and the factors influencing land tenure and its relationships to people in different societies; LO2: Demonstrate by justifying the need to register interests held in land as well as the appropriate method of land registration technique to use; LO3: Demonstrate the use of appropriate land registration documents to register interests in land using the registration process; LO4: Demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing land tenure and registration in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. People and the Land, Land Tenure Systems, Land Tenure System in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific; Issues in changing tenure, land tenure and development, Population and social changes, Land Registration Concepts and principles, land registration systems, Land Registration System in Papua New Guinea, Land registration process in PNG, Features of land registration, Advantages and disadvantages of land registration, Crocombe, R., Land Tenure in the Pacific, University of South Pacific, Continuous 100%. PS104: REAL ESTATE VALUATIONS 1 Hours per week: 3 (2, 1, 0) Credits: 11, core Prerequisite: PS101 LO1: Explain the concepts of value, property valuation and basic economic concepts together with their inter- relationships; understand how valuation and other applied land administration and property management concepts are interconnected; LO2: Prepare and use sketch plans, simple drawings and maps to locate property and measure property; calculate land and floor areas from scaled plans; LO3: Search and obtain information from a range of prescribed sources and be aware of others; interpret the information collected at an appropriate level of accuracy; 9

10 LO4: Assess market value of interests in simple freehold and leasehold interests using basic valuation approaches; LO5: Demonstrate an appreciation of the nature and purpose of a valuer's education. History of valuation: global and local scene, professionalisms in valuation, Introduction to the valuation of real property: - the nature of the profession; the property market, market structure; Factors affecting value; Basic concepts used in valuation: anticipation, substitution, highest and best use, concept of value, hope value, cost, market, theory of interest, law of diminishing return, bundle of rights theory, depreciation, replacement cost. Basic Valuation Methods: introduction, valuation defined, Basic valuation approaches- comparison approach, summation, Comparison sales, Valuation process data collection, data analysis, report writing. Continuous assessment: 50% Written Examination (1x 3 hours): 50% 1. J. K. Eckert, Property appraisal and assessment administration; International Association of Assessing Officers, Chicago, USA, F. Millington, An introduction to property valuation - 5th edn., Estates Gazette, London, M. Squirrell (ed.), Readings in Property Economics, AIVLE, Sydney, PS105: INTRODUCTION TO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Hours per week: 3 (2, 1, 0) Credits: 11, core Prerequisite: PS101 LO1: Students to demonstrate understanding of the general principles of property management; LO2: Identify the different estates and apply the correct management principles in managing them; LO3: Evaluate the different roles and responsibilities of a property manager; Specify the objectives of property investment and its linkages to property management; LO4: Undertake management of small residential properties. Syllabus Urban estates development, growth and types of urban estates; Urban real estate - nature, characteristics, theory and current scope of urban real estate, management of urban estates, public and private estates and current issues in PNG; Property investment; Aims of property ownership; Property management, real estate cycles and relationship to property management; Nature of property, Property Markets, Property Management need for, objectives of and types of property management, functions of property management, tenant moving and moving out of property; Property Manager roles and responsibilities, property mismanagement Departmental Modules Continuous 50% Written Examination (1 x 3 hours): 50% PS108: LAND ADMINISTRATION PROCESSES AND DOCUMENTATION Hours per week: 3 (2, 1, 0) Credits: 11, core Prerequisite: Nil LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the organizational structure, functions and procedures of various sections of the main government department which administers land in Papua New Guinea; 10

11 LO2: Demonstrate understanding of the various land administration processes LO3: Demonstrate by practicing to complete appropriate documentations in certain land dealings; LO4: Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with respective sections within the government agency which administers land and to complete specific documentations in the land administration process; LO5: Demonstrate some level of professional approach to land administration work on operational and administrative matters. Land administration in PNG; Function of Department of Lands and Physical Planning (DLPP), DLPP relationship and linkages to other government agencies in land administration. Land administration process: the land administration procedure, the different forms (documents) used, what is required at each stages. Land acquisition: types of land acquisition, process of acquisition; Land board: membership and function, state leases, role of minister, land allocation administration of state leases. Conveyance: conveyance procedure, Title registration. Overview of reforms in land administration process. Land Act No.45 of Continuous 50% Written Examination: (1 x 3 Hrs): 50% PS112: REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT AND AGENCY PRACTICE Hours per week: 3 (2, 1, 0) Credits: 11, core Prerequisite: PS105 LO1: Demonstrate understanding of appropriate general management principles to manage a real estate agency effectively within a proper legal, institutional and functional framework; LO2: Prepare marketing and sales plans for real estate sales or leasing; LO3: Demonstrate ability to undertake marketing and sales of real estate professionally; LO4: Demonstrate ability to uphold professional association s code of conduct and standards in carry out real estate agencies activities; LO5: Demonstrate understanding of the need to manage trust accounts professionally. Syllabus Principles of marketing marketing plan, market research, buyer behavior, market segmentation, targeting and promotion; Principles of salesmanship qualities of an effective salesman. Marketing and sales of property sales methods, property listing, sales procedure, settlement procedure; Real Estate Practice legal, institutional, functional, and managerial aspects, office setup and management; Accounts management: planning and budgeting, accounting, trust accounts; Starting up a real estate practice; Feasibility of starting a real estate agency practice. References Departmental Modules Assessments Continuous 50% Written Examination (1 x 3 hour): 50% PS201: REAL ESTATE VALUATION 2 Hours per week: 4 (2, 2, 0) Credits: 13, core Prerequisite: PS104 11

12 LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the conventional principles and methods of valuation and practice in rural and urban properties; LO2: Exhibit a sound understanding of the residential property market and rural property markets; LO3: Demonstrate ability to justify the choice of the appropriate method of valuation to value a particular a class of real property and value that property with some level competency; LO4: Prepare and present report of high standard of the analysis and valuation to communicate effectively with a client; LO5: Demonstrate understanding of the process and procedure in the registration of valuers and the requirements of the Valuers registration Board of Papua New Guinea. Valuation Methods applicable for valuation of urban real properties: Comparison method; Summation method, Income method, Hypothetical method: Valuation methods applicable in valuation of rural real properties: Hectare Method, Income Producing Method; Some general concepts: factors affecting value, principles of rural properties; principles of valuation, environment factors, trends in rural property valuation. Valuation process: Outline and detail discussion. Valuation Report: Outline, content, quality and standard. of valuers, Registration of valuers: legal requirements, training, experience and other requirements, Roles and responsibilities Professional ethics; American Appraisal Institute, The appraisal of real estate 11 th edn., Appraisal Institute, Chicago, USA, Australian Institute of Valuers and Land Economists, Valuation principles and practice, AIVLE, Canberra, A.F. Millington, An introduction to property valuation, Estates Gazette, London, 5 th Edition, R.T.M. Whipple, Property valuation and analysis, Law Book Co., Sydney, 2 nd Edition, Continuous assessment: 50% Examination (1 x 3 Hrs): 50% PS204: REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT Hours Per week: 4 (2, 2, 0) Credits: 13, core Prerequisite: PS201, PS 104, PS 105, PS112 LO1: Explain the time value of money concepts and their relevance to investment decision making; LO2: Carry out computations of initial yields, equity returns, capitalization rates, potential for capital growth and risks and show their relationship between these ate of returns; LO3: Describe the different capital budgeting techniques, their advantages (strengths) and deficiencies and their relevance to project analysis; LO4: Carry out computations of financial ratios and explain their significance in analyzing financial statements; LO5: Identify all the sources of finance and lending institutions with their requirements. Investment: investment opportunities, speculation, uncertainty and risks, risk and return profile, investment and financial markets; Mathematics of finance: present and future of single and series of payments, over view of investment analysis; valuation versus financial analysis; Rates of returns: capitalisation rates, initial yields, equity returns, capital growth. Capital budgeting techniques: payback period, accounting rate of return, net present value, net terminal value, internal rate of return profitability index; Financial institutions: types of financial institutions and their requirements, sources of finance, financial instruments, lending policies and 12

13 procedures, amortization of loans, loan security and monitoring of performance, Lawrence, D. M., Modern Methods of Valuation, Estate Gazette, London, Isaac, D. Steley, T. Property valuation Techniques, Macmillan Education Ltd, London, 2 nd Edition, 1999 Continuous 50% Written Examination: (1 x 3 Hrs): 50% PS207 LAND DISPUTE SETTLEMENT Hours Per week: 3 (2, 1, 0) Credits: 11, core Prerequisite: PS101 LO1: Develop some understanding of the conveyance procedures and documentation and assist in vendors and purchasers of real properties in Papua New Guinea; LO2: Develop some understanding of the nature of land disputes and the manner in which they are settled in Papua New Guinea and assist in settling land disputes ; LO3: Identify and explain the type of documents used in the conveyance process and land dispute settlement process; LO4: Perform conveyance duties at an appropriate level of competency; LO5: Participate and/or advice in a land dispute settlement process with some level competency. Types of conveyance, Nature & function of conveyance, Conveyance documents, Conveyance procedures, structure & function of Registrar of Titles, title transfer, stamp duty. Role of stakeholders in conveyance: landowners, purchasers, lawyers, government agencies, financial institutions. Nature, types and causes of land disputes, dispute settlement process in PNG, Legal, administrative and institutional aspects of land disputes settlement, current issues in land dispute settlements. Role of stakeholders in land dispute settlement: courts, landowners, mediators, government agencies, Land Registration Act Chapter 191 Customary Land Registration Act (ENBP & ESP) Land Dispute Settlement Act, Chapter 45 Continuous 50% Written Examination (1 x 3 hrs): 50% PS208 RURAL VALUATION Hours per week: 2 (2, 0, 0) Credits: 09, core Prerequisite: PS104, PS201 LO1: Demonstrate understanding of the principles and operations of the natural environment and its interrelationships with each other and their relations to resource development and human life. LO2: Demonstrate understanding of the importance of environmental ethics and proper planning for sustainable resource development and management in a developing economy. LO3: Demonstrate ability to define the natural environment, relationship of natural ecosystems, major biomes and ecological factors in the natural environment and their relationship to human life; LO4: Demonstrate ability to specify and relate the roles of all stakeholders to addressing environmental issues both the global and local scale; LO5: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of environment management, resource planning and sustainable development and address 13

14 the social, economical and political impact on the environment with respect to resource development; Explanation of Rural Valuations; Inspection Procedures; Rural Improvements; Establishment Costs; Factors affecting value; Types of Plantations; The Planted Hectare Method; Rural Productivity Method; Factors affecting value; Basic concepts used in valuation; Valuation procedures and Data Analysis ; Bundles of right theory Text book: Rost, R.O., and Collins, HG. Land Valuation and Compensation in Australia. Assesssment: Continuous Assessment - 50% Written Examination - 50% PS301: LAND POLICY THEORY AND REFORM Hours per week: 4 (2, 2, 0) Credits: 13, core Prerequisite: PS101 LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the land policy theories and their relevance to the context of land policy development and the overall policies with respect to sustainable development; LO2: Demonstrate ability to apply the principles and strategies of good land policy to develop a comprehensive land policy; LO3: identify effective instruments for implementation of land policies in the overall development framework and programs; LO4: Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and scope of land policy and land reform in relation to land administration in general; LO5: Demonstrate understanding of the operational and management issues of land administration; LO6: Demonstrate awareness of the institutional issues and other factors changing the management of land and property information; LO7: Demonstrate familiarity and understanding of the past and current land policies and reforms in Papua New Guinea; LO8: Demonstrate an understanding of the role of political, administrative & private factors in land policy reforms to re-engineering land administration services. Syllabus Land policy: Over view of land tenure, models of public decision making; land policy theories, concepts, principles of land policy, perspectives on land policy, principles and significance for development; land policy reform; land policy in the context of natural resource management; land policy in the context of good governance; land policy and land management in the context of development programs, Social aspects of land tenure and land management: planning and bottom up approaches to land administration (equal participation, inclusiveness and role of civil society); land rights as part of family and clan inheritance law; social changes and its impacts in land tenures systems and land administration, social impact of informal land administration; Women rights and access to land, security of rights for children. Economic aspects of land tenure and administration: role of state and civil society towards to land tenure and land administration; economic benefits and dis-benefits; land and rental markets; state intervention in the land markets. Political aspects of land tenure and land administration: states agencies, political structure and policy making process, role of minister in good governance and legislation, political decision making and its relationships to land policy and development. Reference Crocombe, R., (1975), Land tenure in the Pacific, London, Oxford (Reprinted in 1977 by University of South Pacific. Departmental modules Continuous 50% 14

15 Written Examination (1 x 3 Hrs): 50% PS304: PROPERTY TAXATION Hours Per week: 3 (2, 1, 0) Credits: 11, core PS305: LAND ECONOMICS Hours Per week: 2 (2, 0, 0) Credits: 9, core Prerequisite: PS101 Prerequisite: PS101, PS104, PS201 LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of property taxation including relevant aspects of the legislation, property tax systems and constraints on property tax systems; LO2: Exhibit an appropriate professional attitude to the responsibilities and duties of a valuer/ property manager in providing advice on property taxation matters; LO3: Demonstrate ability to relate property rating base to the overall taxation systems and the local government accounting system. Canons of taxation; Suitability of property as a tax object; Review of property based tax administration systems in developed and developing economies; Identification and perusal of appropriate legislation for property tax purposes; Underlying Legal Cases; Property ratings bases:- unimproved value, capital value, annual value, land value; property rating administration and resource requirements; Current issues in rating systems locally and internationally. J.K. Eckert (ed.) 1990, Property appraisal and assessment administration, International Association of Assessing Officers, Chicago, Illinois. Organic Law on Provincial and Local Level Government Land Act No.45 Valuation Act CAP. 327 Continuous assessment: 50% Written Examination (1 x 3 hrs): 50% LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of economics, social, demographic and political reasons for locational decisions in urban areas and urban growth and expansion; LO2: Demonstrate ability to identify the causes of urban land use changes and the framework within which urban land development decisions are made; LO3: Demonstrate ability to identify the factors which determine the location decisions of residential, commercial and industrial uses in the urban area; LO4: Explain the factors influencing the urban property market and justify the government s intervention in the property market. Spatial structure and urban growth theories; location of urban land uses, factors causes urban land uses and urban growth and expansion; Economics of real estate development; urban development and planning; characteristics of urban property market; urban property market structure and functions, international property market, world cities and their characteristics; Government policies: general economic policies, urban development policies, government and urban land resources. Balchin, P. N., Urban Land Economics and Policy; Macmillan, London, 4 th Ed., 2002 Harvey, J. Urban Land Economics, Macmillan, London, 6 th Edition, Newell, M., Introduction to the Economics of Urban Land Use, Estate Gazette Ltd Continuous 50% Written Examination (1 x 3 Hrs): 50% 15

16 PS306: PROPERTY RESEARCH PROPOSAL Hours Per Week: 2 (2, 0, 0) Credits: 9, core Prerequisite: LA204, LA301 LO1: Undertake a topic analysis and decide on the best research method and its limitations to study the problem; LO2: Identify through literature review and anecdotal evidence a likely valuation, land administration, land development, property management and real estate problem; LO3: Explain and evaluate alternative research techniques and designs; LO4: Assess published research by reference to methodologies and designs used; LO5: Identify and use appropriate data analysis techniques; LO6: Appreciate the role of research proposal in research and its uses; LO7: Prepare a research proposal for a selected research topic which should be based on a problem. Syllabus Research methods - introduction/overview, qualitative, quantitative, survey method, field work, experimental research, laboratory research, action research, interpretative research, Development of a research proposal, Fundamentals to conducting a literature review and critically analyzing literature, Data presentation techniques, Data collection techniques and procedures, Data analysis, tabulation and interpretation, Research Ethics - ethics in research, professional standards, Research design - develop research design, research process, Research sampling- population, methods of sampling Questionnaire design and interview- use of language, survey versus interview, development of questionnaire, administration of survey questionnaire, telephone and personal interview, Department Modules Continuous - 100% PS307: REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS Hours Per Week: 4 (2, 2, 0) Credits: 13, Core Prerequisite: Learning Outcomes : PS104, PS201, PS204 LO1.Demonstrate an understanding of the real estate development process; LO2: Demonstrate ability to specify the roles of each development partners and their involvement as a team in the development process; LO3: Demonstrate ability to undertake a feasibility analysis for a real estate development project; Demonstrate an understanding of time, project budget and cost control in managing project; LO4: Demonstrate an understanding that a real estate project is an economic venture in a competitive business environment. Syllabus Property development/investment alternatives - property types and issues, Statutory control of land development - underlying economic framework and politics, land use plans and approval mechanisms, Development partners- landowners, professionals, financiers, local authority, Project development processidentification/inception and role of market research; feasibility analysis: market analysis, financial analysis, risk analysis, contract signing and management, implementation, financing the construction, construction, project management, value engineering, project completion, handover and property management. Cadman, D. & Topping, R. (2008) Property Development, 5 th Edition, Routledge 16

17 Cadman, Austin Crowe (1990) Property Development, London. Departmental Modules Continuous assessment: 50% Written Examination (1 x 3 Hrs): 50% PS308: LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Various Appropriate Acts of Parliament Department Modules Continuous 100% PS309: DEMOGRAPHY AND SOCIAL MAPPING STUDIES Hours Per week: 3 (2, 1, 0) Credits: 11, core Hours per week: 3 (2, 1, 0) Prerequisite: PS207, SV233, SV234 Credits: 11, core Prerequisite: PS309 LO1: Demonstrate appropriate management strategies to manage land resources project; LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate policies in the management and control resource projects; LO3: Demonstrate an effective coordination and liaison between project stakeholders; exhibit correct, ethical and unbiased approach to managing resources projects; Syllabus Types of natural resources and their development requirements; Preview of land and resource tenures, Project development; resource project management, principles and aspects of project sustainability; project sustainability and their requirements; resource policies and land policies relating to resource projects; Human resource management in resource projects; Environment impact statements, resource project pre-feasibility studies; project control; project pollution and management, strategic planning and management; Environment conversation policies, Land use planning and management. Current issues in resource development; Natural disasters and resettlements; resettlements schemes and policies. Text Book: LO1: Demonstrate understanding f the legal requirements to undertake landowner identification and social mapping studies in resource development projects; LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of the elements, process and procedure of social mapping studies using appropriate techniques; LO3: Demonstrate an understanding of the process and procedure in undertaking landowner identification studies; LO4: Exhibit correct, ethical and unbiased in social mapping and landowners identification studies; LO5: Demonstrate awareness of the modern and traditional political institutions and social systems and their governance; LO6: Demonstrate awareness of group dynamics and traditional migration patterns and other human settlement issues; Syllabus Review of land tenure systems; resource tenure systems; organizational structures;- traditional and modern; preview of the preamble of the national goals of the national constitution; introduction of anthropology; group dynamics, cultural and social change; introduction of cultural, physical, social and geographical landscape of societies; landowner identification studies process, social mapping process; parts of the landowner identification studies; parts of the social mapping studies; adaptation and migration trends, nature of resource projects; resource policies and land 17

18 policies relating to resource projects; demography and population studies, current issues. Oil and Gas Act 1997 and other Acts relating to resources and their legal requirements for specific studies. Practical application of using rural rapid and raid rural appraisal techniques. Text Book: Department Modules Continuous 50% Written Examination (1 x 3 Hrs): 50% PS311: URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING STUDIES Hours per week: 3 (2, 1, 0) Credits: 11, Core Prerequisite: Nil LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of urban and regional planning in developing good human settlement plans; LO2: Explain and relate the growth of settlements and their characteristics in urban centres to the urban growth theories and structures; L03: Demonstrate an understanding of the use of the different urban and regional planning instruments and regulatory controls and their use in the land development process in Papua New guinea; LO4: Demonstrate an appreciation of the urban and regional planning as a tool for developing better quality of life for urban and regional development centres. History and overview of human settlements in general and in Papua New Guinea; urbanization and its impacts, reasons for growth of settlements; types of settlements; aspects of settlements; Urban and Rural PNG and their aspects of built environment; rural and urban migration, urban economics, regional economics; economics of land use allocation. Principles of urban and regional planning systems; definitions of land use plans: urban, regional, zoning plans, inner city centre development plan, urban development plan, strategic plans; Principles and purpose of these plans; scope and limitations of these plans, regional development centres as service centres; reasons for planning,, Physical planning;- principles of subdivision, subdivision, consolidation, land uses, development and zoning of land; Operation and control of development, overview of land development process; planning and development approval process in Papua New Guinea. infrastructure needs and planning: road, ports and air and their integration and dynamics within and to urban and regional centres; Information for planning: types of data: economic, political, social, environmental, infrastructure, planning for needs of people; data collection and use in planning. Buildings Act, Chapter No. 301 and Building Regulation Act, Land Act 1996 Physical Planning Act 1989 and Physical Planning Regulation Act Text book: Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education (1989), Urban and Regional Planning (Unit 79001), Canberra. Continuous - 100% PS312: COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Hours per Week: 3 (2, 1, 0) Credits: 11, Core Prerequisite: PS307, PS105, PS112 Learning Objectives: LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of commercial property, commercial property 18