Geomatics in the Workplace - Advanced Certificate
Program Details
Advanced Certificate in Geomatics in the Workplace
Overview
Program Summary
The School of Environment & Geomatics offers a Geomatics in the Workplace Advanced Certificate (GWAC), providing a basic level of geomatics certification for people currently employed in sectors like forestry, planning, engineering, business and more.
The program provides an accessible mix of online, distributed, and lab-based geomatics instruction for people who find it difficult to leave the workforce and study in a conventional full time or part time enrolment model.
This program will utilize the industry standard in GIS, GPS, satellite and LiDAR remote sensing software, and UAV drone mission planning technology to match the growing need of knowledge and experience requested by industry
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- explain how project management principles support successful GIS projects.
Program Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements for ACGIS (Geomatics in the Workplace)
- Completion of a recognized college diploma/associate degree or university degree in a related discipline or equivalent education or work experience.
- Letter of Intent, not exceeding 500 words, stating your background and interest in the field of Geographic Information Systems.
Additional Requirements
No additional requirements needed for this program.
Graduation and Promotion
In order to receive your credential in your program you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.
Required Courses
The following course are required to receive this credential.
Term 1 and 2
| GIS302 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3.00 | 45 |
| GIS305 | Introduction to Remote Sensing using QGIS | 3.00 | 45 |
| GIS323 | Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles | 3.00 | 45 |
| GIS401 | Introduction to LiDAR Remote Sensing and Applications | 3.00 | 45 |
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