The objective of this Advanced Diploma Program is to develop a professional who has a thorough grounding in the area of Geomatics and can use these skills most effectively in the management, exploration and monitoring of the marine and coastal environments.
The Program allows graduates to apply their skills in the marine environment where there is a high demand for persons with Geomatics related expertise. This is an arena which has one of the largest growth potentials of any economic sector in the Canadian and global economies.
An undergraduate degree in a related field of study such as geology, geography, biology, chemistry, resource management, environmental studies, and engineering, OR an NSCC geomatics diploma (or advanced diploma), OR equivalent.
Graduates are able to apply the integrated geodetic skills of GPS positioning and hydrographic surveying to marine-based activities such as bathymetric data acquisition and analysis, energy exploration activities, and projects dealing with the coastal zone and offshore areas.
Graduates use their understanding of the geodetic tools and concepts to efficiently and effectively acquire, process, analyze, and disseminate marine related data. Skills and expertise acquired through this program are invaluable to coastal mapping and nautical charting agencies, hydrographic surveying organizations, offshore construction and resource exploration/management companies, habitat mapping organizations, and firms involved in coastal zone management, environmental, geological and geophysical sciences. Links between marine sciences and hydrographic surveying are examined in this one-year intensive program. Topics explored include geographic information systems, physical oceanography, remote sensing, cartography and GPS applications, as they apply to offshore positioning projects and bathymetric data collection and analysis.
The Marine Geomatics Program provides students with the introductory skills required to get a satisfying, well paying job in the Geomatics Industry. The Program is committed to providing the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in an offshore-related environment.
The Marine Geomatics Program is a well-rounded learning environment that includes individual, and group projects such as the Marine Geomatics Field Camp.