Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Geography with Concentration in Geomatics
ObjectivesThis limited-enrolment program is for students who wish to focus on the acquisition, management, analysis, and display of geographic information. Various applications in planning, environmental and resources management, hazard mapping, demographics, market analysis, and education will be explored.
Practical experiencePractical experience will be gained in geomatics, cartography, remote sensing, and quantitative analysis.
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Honours) in Geography with Concentration in Geomatics
Course descriptionGeography with Concentration in Geomatics
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)
1. Credits included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits):
1. 1.0 credit in GEOG 2013, ERTH 1006;
2. 1.5 credits in GEOM 2004, GEOG 2006 or STAT 2507, GEOM 2007;
3. 2.0 credits in GEOM 3002, GEOG 3003, GEOM 3005, GEOM 3007;
4. 2.0 credits in GEOM 4003, GEOM 4007, GEOM 4008, GEOM 4009;
5. 0.5 credit in Geography Science Electives at the 4000-level;
6. 1.0 credits in Geography Science Electives;
7. 1.0 credit in GEOM 4906 [1.0]. The project must have an emphasis on the nature and/or use of geomatics;
2. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (11.0 credits):
8. 1.0 credit in Experimental Science Electives;
9. 2.0 approved credits in Computer Science;
10. 2.0 credits in Science Continuation, not in GEOG or GEOM;
11. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives;
12. 0.5 credit in NSCI 1000 or Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
13. 1.0 credit in Approved Arts or Social Sciences, not in Geography;
14. 0.5 credit in Approved Arts or Social Sciences;
15. 3.0 credits in free electives.
GEOM 2004 - Introduction to Geomatics
GEOM 2007 - Geographic Information Systems
GEOM 3002 - Air Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing
GEOM 3005 - Geospatial Analysis
GEOM 3007 - Cartographic Theory and Design
GEOM 4003 - Remote Sensing of the Environment
GEOM 4007 - Seminar in Cartography
GEOM 4008 - Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems
GEOM 4009 - Applications in Geographic Information Systems
GEOM 4406 - Practicum I
GEOM 4408 - Practicum II
GEOM 4904 - Honours Research Workshop
GEOM 4906 - Honours Research Project
GEOM 4909 - Honours Research Essay
GEOG 1010 - Global Environmental Systems
GEOG 1020 - People, Places and Environments
GEOG 2005 - Geographic Inquiry
GEOG 2006 - Statistical Methods in Geography
GEOG 2013 - Weather and Water
GEOG 2014 - The Earth's Surface
GEOG 2020 - Physical Environments of Canada
GEOG 2200 - Global Connections
GEOG 2300 - Space, Place and Identity
GEOG 2600 - Geography Behind the Headlines
GEOG 3000 - Honours Field Course
GEOG 3001 - Qualitative Methods
GEOG 3003 - Quantitative Geography
GEOG 3010 - Field Methods in Physical Geography
GEOG 3021 - Culture, Place and Time
GEOG 3022 - Environmental and Natural Resources
GEOG 3023 - Cities in a Global World
GEOG 3024 - Understanding Globalization
GEOG 3025 - Regional Dynamics
GEOG 3026 - Topics in the Geography of Canada
GEOG 3030 - Regional Field Excursion
GEOG 3102 - Geomorphology
GEOG 3103 - Watershed Hydrology
GEOG 3104 - Principles of Biogeography
GEOG 3105 - Climate and Atmospheric Change
GEOG 3108 - Soil Properties
GEOG 3206 - Health, Environment, and Society
GEOG 3209 - Sustainability and Environment in the South
GEOG 3404 - Economic Geography
GEOG 3501 - Northern Lands
GEOG 3600 - The Post-Soviet States: A Geographic Perspective
GEOG 3700 - Population Geography
GEOG 3900 - Geographic Thought and Methodology
GEOG 4000 - Field Studies
GEOG 4004 - Environmental Impact Assessment
GEOG 4005 - Directed Studies in Geography
GEOG 4013 - Cold Region Hydrology
GEOG 4017 - Global Biogeochemical Cycles
GEOG 4021 - Seminar in Culture, Identity and Place
GEOG 4022 - Seminar in People, Resources and Environmental Change
GEOG 4023 - Seminar in Sustainable Urban Environments
GEOG 4024 - Seminar in Globalization
GEOG 4040 - New Directions in Human Geography
GEOG 4050 - Environmental and Geographic Education
GEOG 4101 - Quaternary Geography
GEOG 4103 - Water Resources Engineering
GEOG 4104 - Microclimatology
GEOG 4108 - Permafrost
GEOG 4303 - Urban Planning
GEOG 4304 - Transportation Engineering and Planning