Program Overview

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Introduction to Earth and Space Science and Engineering Programs

The Earth and Space Science and Engineering department offers unique undergraduate programs, including the Bachelor of Engineering in Geomatics Engineering and Space Engineering.

Bachelor of Engineering Programs

Students can pursue one of two unique Engineering programs with the ESSE department:

• Space Engineering
• Geomatics Engineering

Geomatics Engineering

Geomatics Engineering is Ontario's only program, training students in the fundamentals of:

• Field Surveying
• Geodetic Surveying
• Technology
• Modelling
• Fieldwork

Space Engineering

Space Engineering is the only program of its kind in Canada, educating students in areas of:

• Space technology
• Mission and payload design
• Fundamentals of space science and its applications

Program Details

Geomatics Engineering Program

The Geomatics Engineering program emphasizes practical and professional experience through field courses that will train students in:

• Land and engineering surveying
• Remote sensing using aerial and satellite imagery
• Digital terrain modelling

Space Engineering Program

The Space Engineering program will equip students with the technical skills required to design solutions to Earth's problems using space-based assets while utilizing the principles of systems engineering.

Research Areas

The Earth and Space Science and Engineering department is involved in research areas including:

• Earth and Atmospheric Science
• Geomatics Science and Engineering
• Space Science & Space Engineering

Facilities

The department has access to facilities such as the Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science and various laboratories.

Graduate Programs

The department also offers graduate programs, including:

• PhD Program
• MSc Program

Certificates

The department offers certificates in:

• GIS and Remote Sensing
• Meteorology