Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics)

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Interested in customizing geographic technology? Combine geography and computer science in the field of geomatics. Study GPS, satellite imagery, remotely sensed data, GIS and visualization tools. Learn how to collect, process, analyze and display data and use maps to improve our world.

Areas of focus

• Geographic information technology
• Geomatics

Careers

• Cartographer
• Emergency planner
• Environmental assessment coordinator
• Environmental monitor
• Forestry technician
• Geographic information systems technologist
• Geotechnical engineer
• Geographic information system specialist
• Land surveyor
• Marine conservationist
• Meteorologist
• Mining researcher
• Parks policy analyst
• Sustainability or environmental consultant
• Urban or regional planner

Admission

Apply to the Geography program as a high school student or a transfer student from another post-secondary institution.

You can declare Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics) as your major after one year of full-time study.

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