Chris Twum
1 July 2008
The Ghana Telecom University College (GTUC) is to run Aviation and Telematics courses, beginning from September this year, to maximise the use of ICT in the country.
The Principal of the College, Dr. Osie K. Darkwa, made this known, during an orientation organized for prospective students, dubbed "Open House," in Accra last week.
As part of the Open House, graduates were given the opportunity to interact with experts within these areas, through a video conference.
The interactions involved GTUC partners, including the Aalborg University, Denmark MICT and university of Applied Science, Germany (Telematics and Aviation management).
Dr. Osie K. Darkwa observed that the courses were based on the science of sending, receiving and storing information, via telecommunication devices.
They also combine computing, wireless communications and the Global Positioning System (GPS), for sending and storing information over a vast network.
"Telematics devices allow drivers to browse the Internet, send and receive e-mails, receive live traffic updates, listen to satellite radio, and perform various other activities. "The best part is that all these things can be done hands free," he said
According to Dr. Darkwa, the technology was commonly applied, especially to the use of GPS technology, integrated with computers and mobile communications technology, in automotive navigation systems.
"The system allows drivers to interact with their vehicles in their own voice. So, if you are driving on an unfamiliar route, you may ask your car to find the shortest route to your destination.
"Major automakers are equipping new prototype vehicles with wireless- based services controlled by voice commands", he added.
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