the department of geography and the department of computer science have designed a program leading to a combined bsc major degree. the geomatics program is aimed at students whose interests span the fields of cartography, computer science, geographic information systems, remote sensing, spatial analysis and surveying.

combine geography and computer science to become a highly employable geomatics developer. this program will appeal to technical students interested in customizing geographic technology. students study gps, satellite imagery, remotely sensed data, gis and visualization tools. they learn how to collect, process, analyze and display data and use maps to improve the world.

potential careers: cartographer; emergency planner; environmental monitor; forestry technician; gis technologist; geotechnical engineer; marine conservationist; meteorologist; mining researcher; sustainability or environmental consultant; urban/regional planner.