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Collaborative Study in Geomatics
This program is designed for students who are interested in geomatics. It is available to Brock students who maintain a 70% average in their courses, and who wish to declare Geography as their major.
About the Program
Brock University and Niagara College have teamed up to develop a Concentration in Geomatics. In just four years, students in the Concentration in Geomatics earn both an Honours degree (BA or BSc) from Brock University and a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems – Geospatial Management from Niagara College.
Sub-disciplines of geomatics include:
- geographic information systems (GIS)
- remote sensing
- surveying and mapping
- global positioning systems (GPS)
This program is designed to include both theoretical and practical knowledge that provide students with a variety of career and post-graduate opportunities in:
- Emergency preparedness
- Environmental management
- GIS analyst/consultant
- Map design and production
- Municipal, provincial and federal governments
- Tourist industry
- Urban planning
Information About Applying to The Geomatics Collaborative Program