Geography with Concentration GIS (Post-Diploma)
Program Overview
The post-diploma BSc in Geography with a concentration in Geographical Information Science is a two-year program designed for graduates of approved college programs in geography, geomatics, and land resource information systems. It complements previous technical training in geomatics or land information systems and focuses on providing theoretical knowledge and technical skills to analyze the spatial organization and interaction of creatures and ecological processes on the planet. Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including forestry management, oil and gas exploration, environmental consulting, and GIS specialist/technician. The program also provides an excellent foundation for further studies in environmental law, management, journalism, education, and geology at the graduate level.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The post-diploma BSc in Geography with a concentration in Geographical Information Science is a two-year program designed for graduates of approved college programs in geography, geomatics, and land resource information systems. It complements previous technical training in geomatics or land information systems and focuses on providing theoretical knowledge and technical skills to analyze the spatial organization and interaction of creatures and ecological processes on the planet, including beyond Earth.
Outline:
The program curriculum includes courses in:
- Introduction to Human Geography
- Geomorphology
- Geographical Data & Analysis
- Geographical Information Systems
- Hydrology
- Remote Sensing
Teaching:
The program utilizes the latest hardware and software in various disciplines, including geography, economics, environment, agriculture, ecology, planning, and others. The department emphasizes geographical information science (GIS) and remote sensing, water research, and rural and urban studies, areas with significant growth in research, teaching, and employment. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Alberta Water and Environmental Science Building, which supports diverse research areas such as weather, climate, water, glaciers, sediments, plants, and insects. The program also benefits from the University's location in the Oldman River Valley, providing an excellent center for field research near farmlands, rangelands, the Rockies, and the city of Calgary.
Careers:
Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:
- Forestry Management
- Oil & Gas Exploration
- Geo-technical Consulting
- Academic Research
- Eco-Tourism
- Environmental Consulting
- Environmental Education Specialist
- Environmental Impact Analyst
- GIS Specialist/Technician
- Hydrologist
- Location Analyst
- Municipal & Resource Planning
- Park Management
- Remote Sensing Analyst
- Renewable Resource Management
- Soil Conservation
- Urban or Regional Planner
- Mining reclamation
- Teaching The program also provides an excellent foundation for further studies in environmental law, management, journalism, education, and geology at the graduate level.