9 Geoinformatics Preparatory Programs

The Geomatics Technology program is a course of study that prepares students to use mathematical and scientific principles for the delineation, determination, planning, and positioning of land tracts, boundaries, contours, and features applying principles of route surveying, construction surveying, photogrammetry, mapping, global positioning systems, geographical information systems, and other kinds of property description and measurement to create related maps, charts, and reports.

The Geography/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Program is designed to provide individuals with a background in geography, spatial processes, mapping techniques, and managing and utilizing geographic information as a planning and decision-making tool.

The Geomatics Engineering Technology program will provide you with extensive practical skills combined with a broad theoretical background to acquire tools and techniques used in: land surveying, remote sensing, cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), global navigation satellite systems (GPS), photogrammetry, geography and digital mapping.

Precision Agriculture Technology is a comprehensive program that provides a solid background in high-tech practices, equipment, and software utilized in production agriculture.

Geomatics encompasses the logic, art, science, and technology involved in collecting, managing, and communicating geographically-referenced information in its many forms. The Geomatics Certificate combines the study and immersion within the major developments experienced in geographical information science, geographic information systems, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and global positioning systems by linking theories and science to experiences that intersect hardware, software, equipment, algorithms, and techniques.

Geographic information science (GIS) is a relatively new field that uses computer technology to link maps to digital data. Resource managers and urban planners rely on the expertise of GIS technicians when they are making critical decisions about asset management, environmental assessment, development, and harvest. GIS skills are applicable in any organization that maintains assets in the environment.

Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based tool used to help analyze data with a geographic reference. The GPS navigation systems in our cars and on our smartphones are just one example of how modern-day society has come to rely on GIS technology.

The course introduces the concepts and application of geographic information systems and science (GIS). It is designed for students without former GIS experience. It focuses on the use of GIS for scientific inquiry and its application for real-world problem-solving.

Classes offered in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program will provide a hands-on approach to education that will prepare you to work with GIS in the field. The program will prepare you to address advanced topics in problem-solving, decision-making, modeling, programming, and data management, using 2D and 3D data.