2013-2014 Undergraduate Calendar / Undergraduate Programs / Geomatics

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Geomatics

Programs
Courses

Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
(Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
B349 Loeb Bldg.
613-520-2561
http://carleton.ca/geography

This section presents the requirements for programs in:

Geomatics - B.A. Honours
Geomatics - B.Sc. Honours
Minor in Geomatics

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy:

the University regulations, including the process of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar),
for B.A. programs, the common regulations applying to all B.A. students including those relating to Breadth Requirements (see Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Arts Degree ),
for B.Sc. programs the common regulations applying to all B.Sc. students including those relating to Science Continuation and Breadth Requirements (see Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science Degree ).

Students should consult the Department when planning their program and selecting courses.

Course Categories for B.Sc. Geomatics

Geography Science Electives
GEOG 1010 [0.5]	Global Environmental Systems
GEOG 2006 [0.5]	Statistical Methods in Geography
GEOG 2013 [0.5]	Weather and Water
GEOG 2014 [0.5]	The Earth's Surface
GEOG 3000 [0.5]	Honours Field Course
GEOG 3003 [0.5]	Quantitative Geography
GEOG 3010 [0.5]	Field Methods in Physical Geography
GEOG 3102 [0.5]	Geomorphology
GEOG 3103 [0.5]	Watershed Hydrology
GEOG 3104 [0.5]	Principles of Biogeography
GEOG 3105 [0.5]	Climate and Atmospheric Change
GEOG 3108 [0.5]	Soil Properties
GEOG 4000 [0.5]	Field Studies
GEOG 4004 [0.5]	Environmental Impact Assessment
GEOG 4005 [0.5]	Directed Studies in Geography
GEOG 4013 [0.5]	Cold Region Hydrology
GEOG 4017 [0.5]	Global Biogeochemical Cycles
GEOG 4101 [0.5]	Quaternary Geography
GEOG 4103 [0.5]	Water Resources Engineering
GEOG 4104 [0.5]	Microclimatology
GEOG 4108 [0.5]	Permafrost
GEOG 4406 [0.5]	Practicum I
GEOG 4408 [0.5]	Practicum II
Geomatics Science Electives
GEOM 1004 [0.5]	Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution
GEOM 2007 [0.5]	Geographic Information Systems
GEOM 3002 [0.5]	Air Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing
GEOM 3005 [0.5]	Geospatial Analysis
GEOM 3007 [0.5]	Cartographic Theory and Design
GEOM 4003 [0.5]	Remote Sensing of the Environment
GEOM 4005 [0.5]	Directed Studies in Geomatics
GEOM 4007 [0.5]	Seminar in Cartography
GEOM 4008 [0.5]	Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems
GEOM 4009 [0.5]	Applications in Geographic Information Systems
GEOM 4406 [0.5]	Practicum I
GEOM 4408 [0.5]	Practicum II
Science Continuation
See Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science Degree for a list of courses in this category.
Experimental Science Electives
See Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science Degree for a list of courses in this category.
Approved Arts or Social Sciences Electives
See Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Science Degree for a list of courses in this category.

Program Requirements

Geomatics
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits)
1. 1.0 credit in:		1.0
GEOG 1010 [0.5]	Global Environmental Systems
GEOG 1020 [0.5]	People, Places and Environments
2. 1.5 credits in:		1.5
GEOM 1004 [0.5]	Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution
GEOG 2006 [0.5]	Statistical Methods in Geography
or STAT 2507 [0.5]	Introduction to Statistical Modeling I
GEOM 2007 [0.5]	Geographic Information Systems
3. 2.5 credits in:		2.5
GEOG 3000 [0.5]	Honours Field Course
or GEOG 3010 [0.5]	Field Methods in Physical Geography
GEOM 3002 [0.5]	Air Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing
GEOG 3003 [0.5]	Quantitative Geography
GEOM 3005 [0.5]	Geospatial Analysis
GEOM 3007 [0.5]	Cartographic Theory and Design
4. 2.0 credits from:		2.0
GEOM 4003 [0.5]	Remote Sensing of the Environment
GEOM 4005 [0.5]	Directed Studies in Geomatics
GEOM 4007 [0.5]	Seminar in Cartography
GEOM 4008 [0.5]	Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems
GEOM 4009 [0.5]	Applications in Geographic Information Systems
5. 0.5 credit from:		0.5
GEOM 4406 [0.5]	Practicum I (with placement in a Geomatics-related setting)
GEOM 4408 [0.5]	Practicum II (with placement in a Geomatics-related setting)
6. 1.5 credit in GEOG at the 2000-level or higher		1.5
7. 1.0 credit from:		1.0
GEOM 4909 [1.0]	Honours Research Essay (The project must have an emphasis on the nature and/or use of geomatics.)
or
1.0 credit GEOG at the 4000-level
B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits)
8. 8.0 credits in electives not in Geography		8.0
9. 2.0 credits in free electives.		2.0
Total Credits		20.0

Geomatics
B.Sc. Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits Included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits)
1. 0.5 credit from:		0.5
GEOG 1010 [0.5]	Global Environmental Systems
ERTH 1006 [0.5]	Exploring Planet Earth
2. 2.0 credits from:		2.0
GEOM 1004 [0.5]	Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution
GEOG 2013 [0.5]	Weather and Water
GEOG 2006 [0.5]	Statistical Methods in Geography
or STAT 2507 [0.5]	Introduction to Statistical Modeling I
GEOM 2007 [0.5]	Geographic Information Systems
3. 2.0 credits in:		2.0
GEOM 3002 [0.5]	Air Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing
GEOG 3003 [0.5]	Quantitative Geography
GEOM 3005 [0.5]	Geospatial Analysis
GEOM 3007 [0.5]	Cartographic Theory and Design
4. 2.0 credits in:		2.0
GEOM 4003 [0.5]	Remote Sensing of the Environment
GEOM 4005 [0.5]	Directed Studies in Geomatics
GEOM 4007 [0.5]	Seminar in Cartography
GEOM 4008 [0.5]	Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems
GEOM 4009 [0.5]	Applications in Geographic Information Systems
5. 1.0 credit in Geography Science Electives at the 4000 level		1.0
6. 1.0 credit in Geography Science Electives		1.0
7. 0.5 credit from:		0.5
GEOM 4406 [0.5]	Practicum I
GEOM 4408 [0.5]	Practicum II
8. 1.0 credit from:		1.0
GEOM 4906 [1.0]	Honours Research Project
or GEOG at the 4000 level
B. Credits Not Included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits)
9. 1.0 credit in Experimental Science Electives		1.0
10. 1.5 approved credits in Computer Science		1.5
11. 2.0 credits in Science Continuation, not in GEOG or GEOM		2.0
12. 1.0 credit in Science Faculty Electives		1.0
13. 0.5 credit in:		0.5
NSCI 1000 [0.5]	Seminar in Science (or approved Arts or Social Sciences)
14. 1.0 credit in Approved Arts or Social Sciences, not in Geography		1.0
15. 0.5 credit in Approved Arts or Social Sciences		0.5
16. 2.5 credits in free electives		2.5
Total Credits		20.0

Minor in Geomatics (4.0 credits)

Only students pursuing undergraduate programs requiring at least 20.0 credits to graduate may be admitted to the minor in Geomatics.

Requirements
1. 1.0 credit in:		1.0
GEOM 1004 [0.5]	Maps, Satellites and the Geospatial Revolution
GEOM 2007 [0.5]	Geographic Information Systems
2. 0.5 credit from:		0.5
GEOG 2006 [0.5]	Statistical Methods in Geography
STAT 2507 [0.5]	Introduction to Statistical Modeling I
3. 1.5 credits from:		1.5
GEOM 3002 [0.5]	Air Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing
GEOG 3003 [0.5]	Quantitative Geography
GEOM 3005 [0.5]	Geospatial Analysis
GEOM 3007 [0.5]	Cartographic Theory and Design
4. 1.0 credit from:		1.0
GEOM 4003 [0.5]	Remote Sensing of the Environment
GEOM 4005 [0.5]	Directed Studies in Geomatics
GEOM 4007 [0.5]	Seminar in Cartography
GEOM 4008 [0.5]	Advanced Topics in Geographic Information Systems
GEOM 4009 [0.5]	Applications in Geographic Information Systems
5. 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 Computers for the Arts and Social Sciences
COMP 1004 [0.5]	Introduction to Computers for the Sciences

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).

Precludes additional credit for GEOM 2004 (no longer offered).
Lectures and laboratory, four hours a week.

GEOM 2007 [0.5 credit]
Geographic Information Systems
Data in a spatial context; spatial data structures, georeferencing, data query; mapping; creating spatial databases; selected topics in GIS application to environmental, land-use planning and market analysis issues.

Precludes additional credit for GEOG 2007.
Prerequisite(s): GEOM 1004 or GEOM 2004(no longer offered) or GEOG 2004 or ERTH 2406 (may be taken concurrently), or permission of the Department. Familiarity with personal computers is assumed.
Lectures and laboratory, four hours a week

GEOM 3002 [0.5 credit]
Air Photo Interpretation and Remote Sensing
Aerial photography and digital remote sensing; visual interpretation of land use, landforms, and surficial materials; introduction to digital image processing and analysis.

Precludes additional credit for GEOG 3002.
Prerequisite(s): GEOM 2004 or GEOG 2004, or 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
Acquisition, manipulation, and display of spatially referenced information using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Spatial modeling, site selection, and routing analysis in raster and vector GIS.

Precludes additional credit for GEOG 3005.
Prerequisite(s): GEOM 2007 or GEOG 2007.
Workshop three hours a week.

GEOM 3007 [0.5 credit]
Cartographic Theory and Design
Principles of cartography, cartographic communication and map design; practical work designed to provide experience in solving problems of cartographic representation using geospatial databases.

Precludes additional credit for GEOG 3007.
Prerequisite(s): GEOM 2004 or GEOG 2004, or permission of the Department.
Lectures and laboratory four 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.

Precludes additional credit for GEOG 4003.
Prerequisite(s): GEOM 3002 or GEOG 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): fourth-year Honours standing in Geomatics and permission of the Department.

GEOM 4007 [0.5 credit]
Seminar in Cartography
Special topics in cartographic communication and design; technical and social issues in contemporary mapping practices; practical aspects of multimedia and web mapping.

Prerequisite(s): GEOM 3007 or GEOG 3007, and Honours standing, or permission of the Department.
Seminar, three hours a week.

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.

Precludes additional credit for GEOG 4008.
Prerequisite(s): GEOM 3005 or GEOG 3005 and Honours standing.
Lectures two hours a week, laboratory two hours a week.

GEOM 4009 [0.5 credit]
Applications in Geographic Information Systems
Project design and customization, application development within a GIS, digital atlas compilation and geomatics education.

Precludes additional credit for GEOG 3006.
Prerequisite(s): GEOM 3005 or GEOG 3005.
Workshop three hours a week.

GEOM 4406 [0.5 credit]
Practicum I
Experience in an employment environment through field placement. Observation and involvement in issues and research methods used by professional geographers.
May be taken for credit in addition to GEOG/GEOM 4408.

Also listed as GEOG 4406.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in Geomatics and permission of the Department.
Field placement one day a week.

GEOM 4408 [0.5 credit]
Practicum II
Experience in an employment environment through field placement. Observation and involvement in issues and research methods used by professional geographers.
May be taken for credit in addition to GEOG/GEOM 4406.

Also listed as GEOG 4408.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in Geomatics 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.

Also listed as GEOG 4906.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in Geomatics.
Hours to be arranged.

GEOM 4909 [1.0 credit]
Honours Research Essay
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. (Also listed as GEOG 4909.).

Also listed as GEOG 4909.
Precludes additional credit for GEOG 4904, GEOM 4904 (no longer offered), GEOG 4906, ENST 4906 and ENST 4907.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Honours standing in Geomatics, a Geomatics CGPA of 9.00 or better, an approved research topic, and permission of the Honours supervisor.
Hours to be arranged with faculty adviser.

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

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

2013-14 Undergraduate Calendar