Program Information

Geomatics is a comprehensive discipline that uses arts, science, and technology to gather, store, process, model, analyze, and deliver spatially referenced or location information. It encompasses the fields of geodesy, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), land surveying, hydrography, mapping, remote sensing (often called earth observation), photogrammetry, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Mainstream technologies, such as Google Earth, smartphones, 3D movies, and self-driving cars, are all based on geomatics technologies.
 
The Geomatics/Surveying Engineering Technology (Co-op) program prepares students for successful careers in their chosen branch of geomatics. Using state-of-the-art equipment and software, students acquire the skills and knowledge to excel in an ever-advancing industry.
 
Graduates of the program will be able to apply their skills and knowledge to any number of unique projects, including combating climate change, urban planning, constructing pipelines, operating and troubleshooting navigation systems, investigating lost property boundaries, seafloor structure installation and commissioning, and preserving tangible and intangible cultural heritage, to name just a few.
 
The Geomatics/Surveying Engineering Technology (Co-op) program boasts nearly a 100 percent employment rate, with graduates working all over the world and receiving competitive starting salaries ranging from $40,000 up to $100,000 annually, depending on the field and geographical location of employment. Recent graduates report immediate and sustained employment within the geomatics field.
 
With rapid advancements in technology from location-based mobile devices, data capture with drones or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), cloud computing, augmented and virtual reality, and 3D modelling for construction, preservation, and renovations, the need for geomatics professionals is increasing at an accelerated pace.

 

Eligibility for admission to an Engineering Technology program requires the applicant to meet one of the following four academic criteria:
 
1.  High School
High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
i. English (2 credits) (minimum 60%) from: 3201
ii.  Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced:  2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic:  2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
Note: Students who received a combined average of 70% in high school Academic Mathematics 2201 and 3201, or a pass in both high school
Advanced Mathematics 2200 and 3200 can be exempted from Math 1700. Students must apply for the exemption.
iii. Science (4 credits) two of which must be selected from:
Biology: 3201
Physics: 3204
Chemistry: 3202
Earth Systems: 3209
Note: The remaining two Science credits to be chosen from the highest Science mark in level 1, 2 or 3.
2.  College Transition (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition)
College Transition Certificate with the following courses:
i. Math (60% MINIMUM) MA1040, MA1041
ii. Two Science courses chosen from one of the following three combinations:
a. Introductory Biology: BL1025, BL1026
b. Introductory Chemistry: CH1035, CH1036
c. Introductory Physics: PH1055, PH1056
Note: It is strongly recommended that College Transition students who intend to enroll in Engineering Technology programs complete both of the Chemistry courses and both of the Physics courses.
3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Degree and Technical Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
i. English (60% minimum) 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
ii. Mathematics (60% minimum) 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
iii. Science from one of the following sections:
a. Biology 1101, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
b. Chemistry 1102, 2102A, 2102B, 2102C, 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
c. Physics 1104, 2104A, 2104B, 2104C, 3104A, 3104B, 3104C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outlined above have been completed.
4.  Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
 
International Applicants – English Proficiency
All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.

CODE	TITLE	Hrs/wk
Semester 1 (Fall)		Cr	Le	La
CM1400	Technical Report Writing I	3	3	0
ET1100	Electrotechnology	4	3	2
MA1700	Mathematics*	4	3	2
PH1100	Physics	4	3	2
EG1110	Engineering Graphics	3	2	2
CH1120	Chemistry	4	3	2
SD1170	Technology Awareness I	P/NP	1	0
*Admission into the appropriate Mathematics course will be decided by the grade in high school math.
Students who received a combined average of 70% in high school Academic Mathematics 2201 and 3201, or a pass in both high school Advanced Mathematics 2200 and 3200 can be exempted from MA1700 Mathematics. Students must apply for the exemption.
Note: Students may apply for an exemption from MA1700 provided they meet the appropriate high school level in Mathematics as noted above.
Semester 2 (Winter)		Cr	Le	La
CH1121	Chemistry	4	3	2
PH1101	Physics	4	3	2
MA1101	Advanced Mathematics*	5	5	0
ET1101	Electrotechnology	4	3	2
CM1401	Technical Report Writing II	3	3	0
EG1430	AutoCAD Essentials	3	2	2
SD1171	Technology Awareness II	2	1	0

 

Semester 3 (Intersession)		Cr	Le	La
SU1320	Plane Surveying I	4	3	4
EN1120	Environmental Management	3	2	2
SU1500	Cartography	3	2	2
The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length. Refer to course outline.
Semester 4 (Fall)		Cr	Le	La
FT1240	Surveying Field Camp	1	0	0
CM2800	Oral/Written Communication Skills	3	3	0
SU1321	Plane Surveying II	7	4	8
MA2100	Mathematics - Calculus	5	5	0
SU1360	Graphics for Geomatics Engineering Technology	3	2	2
SU2500	Photogrammetry	4	3	2
Semester 5 (Winter)		Cr	Le	La
MA2180	Applied Geomatics Mathematics	4	4	1
SU1450	Geographic Information Systems  (GIS) I	3	2	3
SU1540	Hydrography I	4	3	3
SU2330	Geodesy & Geodetic Positioning I	4	3	3
SU2540	Cadastral Surveying I	3	2	2
CP1640	Visual Basic Applications for ACAD	2	1	2
Semester 6 (Spring)		Cr	Le	La
WC1300	Work Term I	5	0	0
Semester 7 (Fall)		Cr	Le	La
CA2900	Municipal Engineering	3	2	2
SU1460	Geographic Information Systems (GIS) II	3	2	3
SU2570	GNSS and Spatial Referencing	4	3	3
SU3500	Adjustments	4	3	3
PR2890	Capstone Project I (Seminar)	0	1	0
MA3130	Advanced Geomatics Mathematics	3	3	0
GE1240	Geology for Geomatics/Surveying ET	3	2	2
Semester 8 (Winter)		Cr	Le	La
WC1301	Work Term II	5	0	0
Semester 9 (Spring)		Cr	Le	La
FT1260	Multidisciplinary Field Camp	1	0	0
PR3150	Project Management and Financial Analysis	4	4	0
PR2891	Capstone Project II	4	3	0
SU1570	Remote Sensing	3	2	2
SU3300	Geodesy & Geodetic Positioning II	4	3	3
SU2541	Cadastral Surveying II	3	2	2
SU1541	Hydrography II	4	3	3