Geomatics

Program Requirements Course Categories for B.Sc. Geomatics See Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science Degree for a list of courses in these categories. Science Continuation Experimental Science Electives Science Faculty Electives Approved Courses Outside the Faculties of Science and Engineering and Design Science Geography courses Geomatics B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)

Minor in Geomatics (4.0 credits) Only students pursuing undergraduate programs (except the B.A. Honours or B.Sc. Honours in Geomatics) requiring at least 20.0 credits to graduate may be admitted to the minor in Geomatics. Students are required to present a Minor CGPA of 4.00 or higher at graduation in order to be awarded a Minor in Geomatics. Requirements 1. 0.5 credit in: 0.5 GEOM 1004 [0.5] Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution 2. 1.0 credit from: 1.0 GEOM 2005 [0.5] Introduction to Geospatial Programming GEOM 2007 [0.5] Vector GIS: Points, Lines and Polygons GEOM 2008 [0.5] Raster GIS: Pixels and Grids 3. 0.5 credit from: 0.5 GEOG 2006 [0.5] Introduction to Quantitative Research STAT 2507 [0.5] Introduction to Statistical Modeling I 4. 1.5 credits from: 1.5 GEOM 3002 [0.5] Introduction to Remote Sensing GEOG 3003 [0.5] Quantitative Geography GEOM 3005 [0.5] Geospatial Analysis GEOM 3007 [0.5] Cartographic Theory and Design 5. 0.5 credit from: 0.5 GEOM 4001 [0.5] Special Topics in Geomatics GEOM 4003 [0.5] Remote Sensing of the Environment GEOM 4005 [0.5] Directed Studies in Geomatics GEOM 4008 [0.5] Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems GEOM 4009 [0.5] Custom Geomatics Applications 6. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied. Total Credits 4.0 Note: Familiarity with computers is assumed. Students with little computer experience may wish to take one of the following courses as part of their program of study: BUSI 1402 [0.5] Introduction to Business Information and Communication Technologies COMP 1001 [0.5] Introduction to Computational Thinking for Arts and Social Science Students Geomatics (GEOM) Courses GEOM 1004 [0.5 credit] Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution Introduction to the creation and use of maps using a variety of geospatial tools to better understand and resolve physical, social and environmental problems. Overview of geomatics (cartography and map design, geographic information systems, GPS, remote sensing). Also listed as ERTH 2004 . Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for GEOM 2004 (no longer offered). Lectures and laboratory, four hours a week. GEOM 2005 [0.5 credit] Introduction to Geospatial Programming Computer programming for geomatics students focusing on storage, manipulation, management, visualization and analysis of geospatial data; Essential coding concepts and best practices including variables, loops, and conditional statements; programmatic handling of raster and vector data structures; batch geoprocessing and map production; GIS tool customization. Lectures and laboratory, four hours per week. GEOM 2007 [0.5 credit] Vector GIS: Points, Lines and Polygons Storage, visualization, manipulation and analysis of vector geospatial data. Vector geoprocessing including buffering, overlays and topological analysis; feature classification and cartographic representation; managing coordinate reference systems for vector layers; selected applications of vector GIS such as urban planning, environmental and resource management and socio-economic mapping. Prerequisite(s): GEOM 1004 or permission of the Department. Lectures and laboratory, four hours a week. GEOM 2008 [0.5 credit] Raster GIS: Pixels and Grids Storage, visualization, manipulation, and analysis of gridded geospatial data; 3D visualization; digital terrain analysis; interpolation and filtering; raster geoprocessing and projections; selected topics and applications in raster GIS such as least-cost path analysis, natural hazard assessment, pollution mapping and hotspot analysis for population geography. Prerequisite(s): GEOM 1004 or permission of the Department. Lectures and laboratory, four hours per week. GEOM 3002 [0.5 credit] Introduction to Remote Sensing Principles and methods of remote sensing; visual interpretation of air photos and satellite imagery; digital image processing, analysis and classification for thematic mapping; introduction to various active and passive remote sensing imagery types such as optical, hyperspectral, RADAR and LiDAR. Prerequisite(s): GEOM 2008 and third-year standing, or permission of the Department. Lectures two hours a week, laboratory two hours a week. GEOM 3005 [0.5 credit] Geospatial Analysis An advanced course in geospatial analysis theory and practice; geoprocessing; geo-visualization; geostatistics; spatial modelling; working with spatio-temporal data structures; advanced site-suitability and network analysis; intermediate GIS tool customization. Prerequisite(s): GEOM 2007 and GEOM 2008 . Lecture and laboratories five hours a week. GEOM 3007 [0.5 credit] Cartographic Theory and Design Principles of and issues in cartography, cartographic communication and map design; practical aspects of cartographic representation using multimedia and online/interactive mapping. Prerequisite(s): GEOM 1004 or permission of the Department. Lectures and laboratory four hours a week. GEOM 3999 [0.0 credit] Co-operative Work Term GEOM 4001 [0.5 credit] Special Topics in Geomatics A seminar focusing on selected topics in geomatics including advanced theory and/or application. Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in Geomatics or permission of the department. Laboratory or seminar three hours a week. GEOM 4003 [0.5 credit] Remote Sensing of the Environment Advanced image enhancement; land cover classification for thematic mapping; biophysical modeling; applications in resources, environment, and urban mapping. Prerequisite(s): GEOM 3002 and Honours standing, or permission of the Department. Lectures two hours a week, laboratory two hours a week. GEOM 4005 [0.5 credit] Directed Studies in Geomatics Students pursue their interest in a selected theme in Geomatics on a tutorial basis with a member of the Department. Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department. GEOM 4008 [0.5 credit] Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems Advanced methods and techniques in GIS applications including: positional and attribute error analysis, multiple criteria decision making, interpolation, elevation modeling and ortho-imaging, and spatial pattern measurement. Prerequisite(s): GEOM 3005 and Honours standing. Lectures two hours a week, laboratory two hours a week. GEOM 4009 [0.5 credit] Custom Geomatics Applications Development and implementation of custom geomatics applications and workflows using programming and various geoprocessing tools. Project design, application development, GIS automation and documentation. Prerequisite(s): GEOM 2005 and ( GEOM 3002 or GEOM 3005 or GEOM 3007 ), or permission of the department. Workshop three hours a week. GEOM 4406 [0.5 credit] Practicum I Students apply their knowledge and research skills and gain experience through field placements in government, the private sector, non-government organisations and with community organisations in the environmental field. Also listed as GEOG 4406 . Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in Geomatics or Geography and permission of the Department. Field placement one day a week. GEOM 4408 [0.5 credit] Practicum II Students apply their knowledge and research skills and gain experience through field placements in government, the private sector, non-government organisations and with community organisations in the environmental field. Also listed as GEOG 4408 . Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in Geomatics or Geography and permission of the Department. Field placement one day a week. GEOM 4906 [1.0 credit] Honours Research Project Candidates for B.Sc. with Concentration in Geomatics undertake a research project within their area of specialization. The project is supervised by a member of the department and a written report must be submitted. The candidate may be examined orally on the report. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for GEOG 4904/GEOM 4904 (no longer offered), GEOG 4906 , GEOG 4909 , GEOM 4909 , ENST 4906 , and ENST 4907 . Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in BSc Geomatics, and an approved research topic and adviser. Hours to be arranged with faculty adviser. GEOM 4909 [1.0 credit] Honours Research Thesis Independent design and implementation of a research project leading to the submission of a research thesis. Students work with an individual faculty adviser. The subject for research is decided upon in consultation with the supervisor. Precludes additional credit for Precludes additional credit for GEOG 4904 / GEOM 4904 (no longer offered), GEOG 4906 , GEOM 4906 , GEOG 4909 , ENST 4906 and ENST 4907 . Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in B.A. Geomatics, a minimum CGPA of 9.00 in the major or permission of the Department, and an approved research topic and adviser. Hours to be arranged with faculty adviser. Note: Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca . Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca B.A. Regulations The regulations presented below apply to all Bachelor of Arts programs. In addition to the requirements presented here, students must satisfy the University regulations common to all undergraduate students including the process of Academic Continuation Evaluation (consult the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar). First-Year Seminars B.A. degree students are strongly encouraged to include a First-Year Seminar (FYSM) during their first 4.0 credits of registration. Students are limited to 1.0 credit in FYSM and can only register in a FYSM while they have first-year standing in their B.A. program. Breadth Requirement Among the credits presented at graduation, students in both the B.A. and the B.A. Honours degrees and B.Co.M.S. are required to include 3.0 breadth credits, which must include 1.0 credit in three of the four breadth areas identified below. Credits that fulfil requirements in the Major, Minor, Concentration, Specialization, or Stream may also be used to fulfil the Breadth Requirement. Students admitted with a completed university degree are exempt from breadth requirements. Students in the following interdisciplinary programs are exempt from the B.A. breadth requirement. African Studies Criminology and Criminal Justice Environmental Studies Human Rights Human Rights and Social Justice Breadth Area 1: Culture and Communication American Sign Language, Art History, Art and Culture, Communication and Media Studies, Digital Humanities, English, Film Studies, French, Journalism, Media Production and Design, Music, and Languages (Arabic, English as a Second Language, German, Greek, Hebrew, Indigenous Languages, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish) Subject codes : ARAB, ARTH, ASLA, CHIN, COMS, DIGH, ENGL, ESLA, FILM, FINS, FREN, GERM, GREK, HEBR, ITAL, JAPA, JOUR, KORE, LANG, LATN, MPAD, MUSI, PORT, RUSS, SPAN Breadth Area 2: Humanities African Studies, Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, Archaeology, Canadian Studies, Child Studies, Classical Civilization, Critical Race Studies, Directed Interdisciplinary Studies, Disability Studies, Environmental and Climate Humanities, European and Russian Studies, History, Human Rights and Social Justice, Humanities, Indigenous Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Linguistics, Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Philosophy, Religion, Sexuality Studies, South Asian Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies. Subject codes : AFRI, ALDS, ARCY, CDNS, CHST, CLCV, CRST, DBST, DIST, EACH, EURR, HIST, HRSJ, HUMR, HUMS, INDG, LACS, LING, MEMS, PHIL, RELI, SAST, SXST, WGST Breadth Area 3: Science, Engineering, and Design Architecture, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Data Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Food Science and Nutrition, Health Sciences, Industrial Design, Information Resource Management, Information Technology (BIT), Information Technology (ITEC), Interactive Multimedia and Design, Interdisciplinary Science and Practice, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Network Technology, Nursing, Optical Systems and Sensors, Photonics, Statistics, Physics, and Technology, Society, Environment. Subject codes : ACSE, AERO, ARCC, ARCH, ARCN, ARCS, ARCU, BIOC, BIOL, BIT, BTEC, CHEM, CIVE, COMP, CSEC, DATA, ECOR, ELEC, ENSC, ENVE, ERTH, FOOD, HLTH, IDES, IMD, IRM, ISAP, ISCI, ISCS, ISYS, ITEC, MAAE, MATH, MECH, MECT, NET, NEUR, NSCI, NURS, OSS, PHYS, PLT, SREE, STAT, SYSC, TSES Breadth Area 4: Social Sciences Anthropology, Business, Cognitive Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geomatics, Global and International Studies, Global Politics, Interdisciplinary Public Affairs, International Affairs, Law, Migration and Diaspora Studies, Political Management, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Affairs and Policy Management, Social Work, Sociology/Anthropology, Sociology Subject codes : ANTH, BUSI, CGSC, CRCJ, ECON, ENST, GEOG, GEOM, GINS, GPOL, INAF, IPAF, LAWS, MGDS, PADM, PAPM, POLM, PSCI, PSYC, SOCI, SOWK Declared and Undeclared Students Degree students are considered "Undeclared" if they have been admitted to a degree, but have not yet selected and been accepted into a program within that degree. The status "Undeclared" is available only in the B.A. and B.Sc. degrees. Undeclared students must apply to enter a program upon or before completing 3.5 credits. Change of Program Within the B.A. Degree To transfer to a program within the B.A. degree, applicants must normally be Eligible to Continue (EC) in the new program, by meeting the CGPA thresholds described in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University. Applications to declare or change programs within the B.A. degree online must be made online through Carleton Central by completing a Change of Program Elements (COPE) application form within the published deadlines. Acceptance into a program, or into a program element or option, is subject to any enrollment limitations, as well as specific program, program element, or option requirements as published in the relevant Calendar entry. Minors, Concentrations, and Specializations Students may add a Minor, Concentration, or Specialization by completing a Change of Program Elements (COPE) application form online through Carleton Central. Acceptance into a Minor, Concentration, or Specialization normally requires that the student be Eligible to Continue (EC) and is subject to any specific requirements of the intended Minor, Concentration, or Specialization as published in the relevant Calendar entry and in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University . Mention : français Students registered in certain B.A. programs may earn the diploma notation Mention : françai s by completing part of their program requirements in French, and by demonstrating knowledge of the history and culture of French Canada. The general requirements are listed below. For more specific details, consult the departmental program entries. Students in a B.A. Honours program must present: 1.0 credit in French language; 1.0 credit devoted to the history and culture of French Canada; 1.0 credit at the 2000- or 3000-level in the Honours discipline taken in French; and 1.0 credit at the 4000-level in the Honours discipline taken in French. Students in a B.A. program must present: 1.0 credit in advanced French; 1.0 credit devoted to the history and culture of French Canada; 1.0 credit at the 2000- or 3000-level in the Major discipline taken in French. Students in Combined Honours programs must fulfil the Mention : françai s requirement in both disciplines. Courses taught in French (Items 3 and 4, above) may be taken at Carleton, at the University of Ottawa on the Exchange Agreement, or at a francophone university on a Letter of Permission. Students planning to take courses on exchange or on a Letter of Permission should take careful note of the residence requirement for a minimum number of Carleton courses in their programs. Consult the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar for information regarding study on exchange or Letter of Permission. B.Sc. Regulations The regulations presented in this section apply to all Bachelor of Science programs. In addition to the requirements presented here, students must satisfy the University regulations common to all undergraduate students including the process of Academic Continuation Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar). Breadth Requirement for the B.Sc. Students in a Bachelor of Science program must present the following credits at graduation: 2.0 credits in Science Continuation courses not in the major discipline; students completing a double major are considered to have completed this requirement providing they have 2.0 credits in Science Continuation courses in each of the two majors; 2.0 credits in courses outside of the faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000) In most cases, the requirements for individual B.Sc. programs, as stated in this Calendar, contain these requirements, explicitly or implicitly. Students admitted to B.Sc. programs by transfer from another institution must present at graduation (whether taken at Carleton or elsewhere): 2.0 credits in courses outside of the faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000) if the student received fewer than 10.0 transfer credits; or, 1.0 credit in courses outside of the faculties of Science and Engineering and Design (may include ISAP 1000) if the student received 10.0 or more transfer credits. Declared and Undeclared Students Degree students are considered "Undeclared" if they have been admitted to a degree, but have not yet selected and been accepted into a program within that degree. The status "Undeclared" is available only in the B.A. and B.Sc. degrees. Undeclared students must apply to enter a program upon or before completing 3.5 credits. Change of Program within the B.Sc. Degree To transfer to a program within the B.Sc. degree, applicants must normally be Eligible to Continue (EC) in the new program, by meeting the CGPA thresholds described in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University. Applications to declare or change programs within the B.Sc. degree must be made online through Carleton Central by completing a Change of Program Elements (COPE) application form within the published deadlines. Acceptance into a program, or into a program element or option, is subject to any enrolment limitations, and/or specific program, program element or option requirements as published in the relevant Calendar entry. Minors, Concentrations, and Specializations Students may add a Minor, Concentration, or Specialization by completing a Change of Program Elements (COPE) application form online through Carleton Central. Acceptance into a Minor, Concentration, or Specialization normally requires that the student be Eligible to Continue (EC) and is meeting the minimum CGPAs described in Section 3.1.9 of the Academic Regulations of the University , as well as being subject to any specific requirements of the intended Minor, Concentration, or Specialization as published in the relevant Calendar entry. Experimental Science Requirement Students in a B.Sc. degree program must present at graduation at least two full credits of Experimental Science chosen from two different departments or institutes from the list below: Approved Experimental Science Courses Biochemistry BIOC 2200 [0.5] Cellular Biochemistry BIOC 3103 [0.5] Experimental Biochemistry I: Principles and Practices BIOC 3104 [0.5] Experimental Biochemistry II: Research Experience BIOC 4001 [0.5] Methods in Biochemistry BIOC 4201 [0.5] Advanced Cell Culture and Tissue Engineering Biology BIOL 1103 [0.5] Foundations of Biology I BIOL 1104 [0.5] Foundations of Biology II BIOL 2001 [0.5] Animals: Form and Function BIOL 2002 [0.5] Plants: Form and Function BIOL 2104 [0.5] Introductory Genetics BIOL 2200 [0.5] Cellular Biochemistry BIOL 2600 [0.5] Ecology Chemistry CHEM 1001 [0.5] General Chemistry I CHEM 1002 [0.5] General Chemistry II CHEM 2103 [0.5] Physical Chemistry I CHEM 2203 [0.5] Organic Chemistry I CHEM 2204 [0.5] Organic Chemistry II CHEM 2302 [0.5] Analytical Chemistry I CHEM 2303 [0.5] Analytical Chemistry II CHEM 2800 [0.5] Foundations for Environmental Chemistry Earth Sciences ERTH 1002 [0.5] The Earth and Life Odyssey: A Journey Through Billions of Years ERTH 2102 [0.5] Mineralogy to Petrology ERTH 2404 [0.5] Engineering Geoscience ERTH 2802 [0.5] Field Geology I ERTH 3111 [0.5] Vertebrate Evolution: Mammals, Reptiles, and Birds ERTH 3112 [0.5] Vertebrate Evolution: Fish and Amphibians ERTH 3204 [0.5] Mineral Deposits ERTH 3205 [0.5] Physical Hydrogeology Food Sciences FOOD 3001 [0.5] Food Chemistry FOOD 3002 [0.5] Food Analysis FOOD 3005 [0.5] Food Microbiology Geography GEOG 1010 [0.5] Global Environmental Systems GEOG 3108 [0.5] Soil Properties Neuroscience NEUR 3206 [0.5] Sensory and Motor Neuroscience NEUR 3207 [0.5] Systems Neuroscience NEUR 4600 [0.5] Advanced Lab in Neuroanatomy Physics PHYS 1001 [0.5] Foundations of Physics I PHYS 1002 [0.5] Foundations of Physics II PHYS 1003 [0.5] Introductory Mechanics and Thermodynamics PHYS 1004 [0.5] Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion PHYS 1007 [0.5] Elementary University Physics I PHYS 1008 [0.5] Elementary University Physics II PHYS 2007 [0.5] Second Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars PHYS 3007 [0.5] Third Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars PHYS 3606 [0.5] Modern Physics II PHYS 3608 [0.5] Modern Applied Physics Course Categories for B.Sc. 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