Bachelor of Science in Geomatics
Program Overview
University of Florida Geomatics Program
Overview
The Geomatics profession involves collecting, managing, and analyzing geospatial data through various techniques such as ground surveying, photogrammetry, remote sensing, satellite positioning, inertial measurements, echo-sounding, and laser scanning. Geomatics students study geometry, statistics, boundary law, and surveying and mapping instrument usage.
About this Program
- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Geomatics
- Specializations: Geospatial Analysis, Surveying and Mapping
- Credits for Degree: 120
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
School Information
The School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences is a unit within the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). The school conducts research, teaching, and extension across a wide range of environments and disciplines.
Curriculum
- Combination Degrees
- Environmental Policy, Law, and Regulation Certificate
- Fire Ecology and Management Certificate
- Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Minor
- Forest Health Management Certificate
- Forest Resources and Conservation
- Forest Resources and Conservation Minor
- Geomatics
- Geomatics Certificate
- Mapping with Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Certificate
- Marine Sciences | CALS
- Natural Resource Conservation
- Recreation Resources Management Certificate
- Urban Forestry Certificate
Program Details
Geomatics students learn how land, infrastructure, and natural resources are measured, analyzed, and integrated into useable forms and systems. Students gain hands-on experience working with field equipment and in high-tech classrooms. The program is nationally accredited and graduates often obtain licensure as professional surveyors and mappers.
Specializations
Both specializations within the Geomatics major are offered at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Plant City, FL (near Tampa).
Before Graduating
Students must:
- Pass the geomatics competency exam, given in five parts, in the following required courses:
- SUR 3103C: Geomatics (3 credits)
- SUR 3520: Measurement Science (3 credits)
- SUR 4430: Surveying and Mapping Practice (3 credits)
- SUR 4463: Subdivision Design (3 credits)
- SUR 4912: Senior Project (1 credit)
- Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students in the major will learn to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and competency in geometry, statistics, boundary law, surveying, and mapping instrument usage and statutes and ordinances pertaining to professional practice.
- Define problems, formulate solutions, assess legal evidence, interpret statistical results, design a system or process, and understand professional and ethical issues.
- Create, interpret, and analyze written text, oral messages, and multimedia presentations.
Curriculum Map
The curriculum map outlines the introduction, reinforcement, and assessment of student learning outcomes in the following courses:
- SUR 3103C: Geomatics
- SUR 3520: Measurement Science
- SUR 4430: Surveying and Mapping Practice
- SUR 4463: Subdivision Design
- SUR 4912: Senior Project
Assessment Types
- Labs
- Projects
- Papers
- Exams
- Presentations