Program Overview

Honours Geomatics Co-op Program

The Honours Geomatics Co-op 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. The program is offered in a co-op format, which allows students to gain practical work experience in the field.

Program Sequencing

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

Year 1

• Fall Term (1A)
  • GEOG 181: Designing Effective Maps (FSo)
  • 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: Communications 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)
  • GEOG 281: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (FWSo)
  • 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)
• Winter Term (Coop)
  • Coop Work Term 1
• Spring Term (2B)
  • GEOG 207: Climate Change Fundamentals (Fo Wo So)
  • One of:
    • GEOG 202: Geography of the Global Economy (WS)
    • GEOG 209: Hydroclimatology (WS)
  • GEOG 381: Advanced Geographic Information Systems (WS)
  • CS 234: Data Types and Structures (FS)
  • Elective

Year 3

• Fall Term (Coop)
  • Coop Work Term 2
• Winter Term (3A)
  • GEOG 318: Spatial Analysis or Elective (W)
  • GEOG 371: Advanced Remote Sensing Techniques (FW)
  • CS 338: Computer Applications in Business: Databases (FWS)
  • Elective
  • Elective
• Spring Term (Coop)
  • Coop Work Term 3

Year 4

• Fall Term (3B)
  • GEOG 310: Geodesy and Surveying (F)
  • GEOG 316: Multivariate Statistics (F) or Elective
  • GEOG 387: Spatial Databases (F)
  • GEOG 481: GIS Project (1.0 unit) (F W)
• Winter Term (Coop)
  • Coop Work Term 4
• Spring Term (4A)
  • GEOG 490A Honours Thesis or Elective
    • If selecting the UG thesis option
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective

Year 5

• Fall Term (Coop)
  • Coop Work Term 5
• Winter Term (4B)
  • GEOG 471: Remote Sensing Project (1.0 units) (W)
  • GEOG 490B or Elective
  • GEOG 490B or Elective
    • If selecting the UG Honours thesis option
  • Elective

Important Notes

• The suggested course sequencing is provided to help students complete their degree in eight academic terms. However, students may deviate from this sequencing, but they 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.