Program Overview

Honours Geomatics Program

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

Program Sequencing

The program sequencing for the Honours Geomatics program is as follows:

Year 1

• Fall Term (1A)
  • GEOG 181: Designing Effective Maps (FWS)
  • GEOG 187: Geospatial Data Science (F)
  • ENVS 178: Environmental Applications of Data Management and Statistics (FW)
  • One of:
    • CS 115: Introduction to Computer Science 1 (FWS)
    • CS 135: Designing Functional Programs (FW)
  • One of:
    • MATH 114: Linear Algebra for Science (FWS)
    • MATH 106: Applied Linear Algebra 1 (FWS)
• Winter Term (1B)
  • GEOG 101: Human Geographies (FW)
  • GEOG 102: Global Environmental Systems: Processes and Change (FW)
  • One of:
    • ENGL 109: Introduction to Academic Writing (FWS)
    • EMLS 129R: Written Academic English (FWS)
  • One of:
    • CS 116: Introduction to Computer Science 2 (FWS)
    • CS 136: Elementary Algorithm Design and Data Abstraction (FWS)
  • 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) (FWS)
• Winter Term (2B)
  • One of:
    • GEOG 202: Geography of the Global Economy (WS)
    • GEOG 209: Hydroclimatology (WS)
  • GEOG 207: Climate Change Fundamentals (FWS)
  • GEOG 381: Advanced Geographic Information Systems (WS)
  • Elective
  • Elective

Year 3

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

Year 4

• Fall Term (4A)
  • GEOG 481 (1.0 units) (FWS)
  • GEOG 490A Honours Thesis or Elective
    • If selecting the UG thesis option
  • Elective
  • Elective
• Winter Term (4B)
  • GEOG 471 (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.
• Deviating from this sequencing is allowed, but students should recognize 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.