Certificate in Geomatics
Certificate in Geomatics
Graduation Requirements:
This certificate is restricted to Honours Geography program(s) and will be awarded at the time of graduation.
Program Requirements:
Geomatics is the science and technology of gathering, analyzing, interpreting, distributing and using geographic information. Geomatics encompasses a broad range of disciplines that can be brought together to create a detailed but understandable picture of the physical world and our place in it. These disciplines include: surveying & mapping, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and global positioning system (GPS)”. (Canadian Institute of Geomatics, 1999).
The Certificate in Geomatics provides students with a strong background in geographic information systems, remote sensing, computer cartography and spatial quantitative analysis. The certificate will be offered to four-year Honours geography programs only. The certificate consists of 18 credits as outlined below.
| Students must complete the following nine credits: | ||
| GEOG 2026 | Introduction to Quantitative Methods | 3 cr. |
| GEOG 3056 | Spatial Analysis Using GIS | 3 cr. |
| GEOG 3066 | Remote Sensing of the Environment | 3 cr. |
| And nine additional credits from the following: | ||
| GEOG 3016 | Field Techniques in Geography | 3 cr. |
| GEOG 4027 | Spatial Computing | 3 cr. |
| GEOG 4057 | Topics in GIS Applications | 3 cr. |
| GEOG 4066 | Topics in Remote Sensing Applications | 3 cr. |
Note:
All courses required for the certificate also count towards the respective Honours Geography program(s).