Geomatics  Specialization - (revised - 2010)

 

Students majoring in Honours Geography and Environmental Management may choose to graduate with one geography specialization.  Normally, at least seven courses within the specialization must be completed.  Upon completion of the requirements of both the Honours Program and the specialization, students must indicate their area of specialization on their Intent to Graduate form. A minimum of 1.0 Units must be completed at Year 4 level.

 

Upon completion of the requirements of both the Honours Academic Plan and the specialization, students must indicate their area of specialization on their Intent to Graduate form.

Courses Offered by Specialization:

Geomatics

The seven courses (3.5 units) must be chosen from this list. A minimum of 1.0 units must be completed at level 4. Required Courses: GEOG  271, 281, ENVS 278

 

GEOG 210  Image Interpretation and Photogrammetry – Prereq: GEOG 165 or Science & Aviation Plans 

GEOG 271  Earth from Space Using Remote Sensing  

GEOG 281  Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

GEOG 310  Geodesy and Surveying – Prereq: GEOG 165

GEOG 316  Multivariate Statistics – Prereq: ENVS 278

GEOG 318  Spatial Analysis – Prereq: ENVS 278

GEOG 371  Advanced Remote Sensing Techniques – Prereq: GEOG 165, 271

GEOG 381  Spatial Analysis Using Geographic Information Systems – Prereq: GEOG 281 or GEOG 355 taken prior to Sept. 2009

GEOG 387  Spatial Databases – Prereq: GEOG 281

GEOG 471  Remote Sensing Project (1.0) – Prereq: GEOG 371; Level at least 3A

GEOG 481  Geographic Information Systems Project (1.0) – Prereq: GEOG 381

GEOG 487 Management Issues in Geographic Information Systems – Prereq: GEOG 481

Geog 490A  Honours Thesis Preparation

Geog 490B  Honours Thesis Completion (1.0)

ENVS 278  Advanced Environmental Research Methods – Prereq: ENVS 178

Careers:

 

Remote Sensing Technician                                               Environment Canada

GIS Specialist                                                                      Abenaki Computer Enterprises Ltd.

GIS/RS Co-Ordinator                                                          University of Windsor

Financial Advisor                                                                Clarica

Geographic Information Technician                                   Conservation Authority of Metropolitan Toronto

Geographic Information Systems Technician                    Gispro Inc.

GIS Analyst                                                                         Maritime Information Technology Inc.

Research Assistant                                                             Intermap Technologies Inc.

Cartographer                                                                      Simon Fraser University

GIS Analyst                                                                         BHP Minerals

Urban Planner                                                                     Martin County Board of County Commissioners

Cartographic Assistant                                                       Dun-Map