Program Overview

Honours Geomatics Program

The Honours Geomatics program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in geomatics, including the principles of geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and geospatial data science.

Program Sequencing

The program is typically completed in eight academic terms. The suggested course sequencing is as follows:

Year 1

• Fall Term (1A)
  • GEOG 181: Designing Effective Maps (F So)
  • GEOG 187: Geospatial Data Science (F)
  • ENVS 178: Environmental Applications of Data Management and Statistics (FW)
  • ENVS 195: Introduction to Environmental Studies (F W* So)
  • One of:
    • CS 115: Introduction to Computer Science 1 (FWS)
    • CS 135: Designing Functional Programs (FW)
• Winter Term (1B)
  • GEOG 102: Global Environmental Systems: Processes and Change (W So)
  • ENVS 131: Communication for Environmental Professionals (F W)
  • One of:
    • CS 116: Introduction to Computer Science 2 (FWS)
    • CS 136: Elementary Algorithm Design and Data Abstraction (FWS)
  • One of:
    • MATH 114: Linear Algebra for Science (F W)
    • MATH 106: Applied Linear Algebra 1 (F W S)
  • Elective

Year 2

• Fall Term (2A)
  • One of:
    • GEOG 203: Environment and Development in a Global Perspective (F)
    • GEOG 205: Principles of Geomorphology (F)
  • GEOG 271: Earth from Space Using Remote Sensing (F)
  • One of:
    • GEOG 293: Approaches to Research in Human Geography (F)
    • GEOG 294: Approaches to Research in Physical Geography (F)
  • ENVS 278: Applied Statistics for Environmental Research (FW)
  • GEOG 281: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (FWSo)
• Winter Term (2B)
  • One of:
    • GEOG 202: Geography of the Global Economy (WS)
    • GEOG 209: Hydroclimatology (WS)
  • GEOG 207: Climate Change Fundamentals (Fo Wo So)
  • GEOG 381: Advanced Geographic Information Systems (WS)
  • Elective
  • Elective

Year 3

• Fall Term (3A)
  • GEOG 310: Geodesy and Surveying (F)
  • GEOG 316: Multivariate Statistics (F) or Elective
  • GEOG 371: Advanced Remote Sensing Techniques (FW) or Elective
  • GEOG 387: Spatial Databases (F)
  • CS 234: Data Types and Structures (FS) or Elective
• Winter Term (3B)
  • GEOG 318: Spatial Analysis (W) or Elective
  • GEOG 371: Advanced Remote Sensing Techniques (FW) or Elective
  • CS 338: Computer Applications in Business: Databases (FWS)
  • Elective
  • Elective

Year 4

• Fall Term (4A)
  • GEOG 481: GIS Project (1.0 units) (FW)
  • GEOG 490A Honours Thesis or Elective
    • If selecting the UG thesis option
  • Elective
  • Elective
• Winter Term (4B)
  • GEOG 471: Remote Sensing Project (1.0 units) (W)
  • GEOG 490B or Elective
  • GEOG 490B or Elective
    • If selecting the UG thesis option
  • Elective

Important Notes

• The suggested course sequencing is provided to help students complete their degree in eight academic terms. However, deviating from this sequencing is allowed, but students should be aware that this may extend the number of terms of study.
• Students who opt to go on exchange, forcing them to deviate from the suggested course sequence, should take this into consideration when choosing to study abroad and discuss any possible ramifications with their academic advisor.
• The Undergraduate Calendar is the official resource for all degree requirements, including undergraduate regulations. Students must refer to the Undergraduate Calendar to ensure approved degree requirements are being met. If there is a discrepancy between this page and the Undergraduate Calendar, the Undergraduate Calendar will take precedence.