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University of Calgary Calendar 2011-2012 Schulich School of Engineering 4. Program Details 4.6 Geomatics Engineering
4.6 Geomatics Engineering
Admission

Refer to 3.1 Admissions.

2nd Year

1. Applied Mathematics 307 Differential Equations

2. Applied Mathematics 309 Vector Calculus for Engineers

3. Electrical Engineering 327 Signals and Transforms

4. Engineering 319 Probability and Statistics for Engineers

5. Engineering 349 Engineering Mechanics II

6. Geomatics Engineering 333 Computing for Geomatics Engineers

7. Geomatics Engineering 343 Fundamentals of Surveying

8. Geomatics Engineering 351 Introduction to Geospatial Information Systems

9. Geomatics Engineering 361 Least Squares Estimation

10. Physics 369 Acoustics, Optics and Radiation for Engineers

11. Complementary Studies Course (one half-course equivalent)

Geomatics Engineering Biomedical Engineering Specialization

1. Applied Mathematics 307 Differential Equations

2. Applied Mathematics 309 Vector Calculus for Engineers

3. Electrical Engineering 327 Signals and Transforms

4. Engineering 319 Probability and Statistics for Engineers

5. Engineering 349 Engineering Mechanics II

6. Geomatics Engineering 333 Computing for Geomatics Engineers

7. Geomatics Engineering 343 Fundamentals of Surveying

8. Geomatics Engineering 351 Introduction to Geospatial Information Systems

9. Geomatics Engineering 361 Least Squares Estimation

10. Physics 369 Acoustics, Optics and Radiation for Engineers

11. Biomedical Engineering 301 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

12. Biomedical Engineering 309 Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers

Geomatics Engineering Energy and Environment Specialization

1. Applied Mathematics 307 Differential Equations

2. Applied Mathematics 309 Vector Calculus for Engineers

3. Electrical Engineering 327 Signals and Transforms

4. Engineering 319 Probability and Statistics for Engineers

5. Engineering 311 Engineering Thermodynamics

6. Engineering 349 Engineering Mechanics II

7. Geomatics Engineering 333 Computing for Geomatics Engineers

8. Geomatics Engineering 343 Fundamentals of Surveying

9. Geomatics Engineering 351 Introduction to Geospatial Information Systems

10. Geomatics Engineering 361 Least Squares Estimation

11. Physics 369 Acoustics, Optics and Radiation for Engineers

12. Energy and Environment, Engineering 355 Introduction to Energy and the Environment

Notes:

1. The complementary studies course Communication Studies 363 is a co-requisite for third year course Geomatics Engineering 451 and a pre-requisite for 3rd year course Geomatics Engineering 455. Students must complete the course during or before the Fall term of their third year.

3rd Year

1. Engineering 407 Numerical Methods in Engineering

2. Geomatics Engineering 419 Geomatics Networks

3. Geomatics Engineering 421 Coordinate Systems

4. Geomatics Engineering 423 Geodesy

5. Geomatics Engineering 431 Principles of Photogrammetry

6. Geomatics Engineering 435 Remote Sensing

7. One of Geomatics Engineering 443 Geodetic and Engineering Surveys or Geomatics Engineering 451 Design and Implementation of Geospatial Information Systems

8. Geomatics Engineering 455 Land Tenure and Cadastral Systems

9. Geomatics Engineering 465 Satellite Positioning

10., 11. Complementary Studies Courses (two half-course equivalents)

Block Course - Geomatics Engineering 103 Survey Block Week Q(32 hours)

Geomatics Engineering Biomedical Engineering Specialization

1. Engineering 407 Numerical Methods in Engineering

2. Geomatics Engineering 419 Geomatics Networks

3. Geomatics Engineering 421 Coordinate Systems

4. Geomatics Engineering 423 Geodesy

5. Geomatics Engineering 431 Principles of Photogrammetry

6. Geomatics Engineering 435 Remote Sensing

7. Geomatics Engineering 451 Design and Implementation of Geospatial Information Systems

8. Geomatics Engineering 455 Land Tenure and Cadastral Systems

9. Geomatics Engineering 465 Satellite Positioning

10., 11. Complementary Studies Courses (two half-course equivalents)

12. Biomedical Engineering Core Elective

Block Course - Geomatics Engineering 103 Survey Block Week Q(32 hours)

Geomatics Engineering Energy and Environment Specialization

1. Engineering 407 Numerical Methods in Engineering

2. Geomatics Engineering 419 Geomatics Networks

3. Geomatics Engineering 421 Coordinate Systems

4. Geomatics Engineering 423 Geodesy

5. Geomatics Engineering 431 Principles of Photogrammetry

6. Geomatics Engineering 435 Remote Sensing

7. Geomatics Engineering 451 Design and Implementation of Geospatial Information Systems

8. Geomatics Engineering 455 Land Tenure and Cadastral Systems

9. Geomatics Engineering 465 Satellite Positioning

10. Complementary Studies Course

11. Energy Management 301 Canadian Energy Management and Regulation

12. Engineering 311 Engineering Thermodynamics1

Block Course - Geomatics Engineering 103 Survey Block Week Q(32 hours)

Notes:

1. In 2011/2012, the thermodynamics requirement was changed from Energy and Environment, Engineering 311 in third year to Engineering 311 in second year. Students who have not successfully completed Energy and Environment, Engineering 311 or Engineering 311 by the end of second year will be required to complete Engineering 311 as part of their third year program.

4th Year

1. Engineering 513 The Role and Responsibilities of the Professional Engineer in Society

2., 3. Geomatics Engineering 500 Geomatics Engineering Project (two half-course equivalents)

4. Geomatics Engineering 501 Field Surveys

5. - 10. Technical Electives (six half-course equivalents)

11. Complementary Studies Course

Geomatics Engineering Biomedical Engineering Specialization

1. Engineering 513 The Role and Responsibilities of the Professional Engineer in Society

2., 3. Geomatics Engineering 500 Geomatics Engineering Project (two half-course equivalents)

4. Geomatics Engineering 501 Field Surveys

5. Technical Electives (one half-course equivalent)

6., 7. Biomedical Engineering Technical Electives

8. - 10. Biomedical Engineering 500 Biomedical Engineering Research Thesis (three half-course equivalents)

or

8. Biomedical Engineering 501 Biomedical Engineering Project (one half-course equivalent)

9., 10. Biomedical Engineering or Geomatics Engineering Technical Electives (two half-course equivalents)

11., 12. Complementary Studies Courses (two half-course equivalents)

Geomatics Engineering Energy and Environment Specialization

1. Engineering 513 The Role and Responsibilities of the Professional Engineer in Society

2., 3. Geomatics Engineering 500 Geomatics Engineering Project (two half-course equivalents)

4. Geomatics Engineering 501 Field Surveys

5. Technical Elective (one half-course equivalent)

6. Science 529 Project Course in Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy

7. - 10. Energy and Environment, Engineering Technical Electives (four half-course equivalents)

11., 12. Complementary Studies Courses (two half-course equivalents)

Geomatics Engineering Approved Technical Electives

Select six half-course equivalents.

Biomedical Engineering 509 Introduction to Biomedical Imaging and Applications

Biomedical Engineering 513 Photogrammetric Techniques for Reconstruction and Manipulation of Biomedical Data

Business and Environment 395 Business Law for Strategic Decision Makers

Energy and Environment, Engineering 555 Energy and Environmental Systems Analysis

Geomatics Engineering 531 Advanced Photogrammetric and Ranging Techniques

Geomatics Engineering 545 Hydrography

Geomatics Engineering 551 Special Topics in Geospatial Information Systems

Geomatics Engineering 559 Digital Imaging and Applications

Geomatics Engineering 563 Data Analysis in Engineering

Geomatics Engineering 567 High-Precision Surveys

Geomatics Engineering 573 Digital Terrain Modelling

Geomatics Engineering 579 Survey Law and Practice

Geomatics Engineering 581 Land Use Planning

Geomatics Engineering 583 Environmental Modelling

Geomatics Engineering 585 Wireless Location

Notes:

1. A 400-level or higher technical course from the Faculty of Science or another Engineering department may be substituted for a technical elective with permission of the Head of the Department of Geomatics Engineering.

2. Technical electives in the undergraduate program and all graduate courses are offered, in any academic year, at the discretion of the department.

3. Students are eligible to obtain a Certificate of Completion from the Canadian Board of Examiners for Professional Surveyors (CBEPS) upon completion of five approved courses, which are offered as part of the Geomatics Engineering program (CBEPS examination subject numbers and names are noted in parentheses): Geomatics Engineering 579 Survey Law and Practice (C9 - Survey Law), Geomatics Engineering 581 Land Use Planning (C10 - Land Use Planning & Economics of Land Development), Business and Environment 395 Business Law for Strategic Decision Makers (C11 - Business Practices & the Profession), and two of Geomatics Engineering 451 Design and Implementation of Geospatial Information Systems (E1 - Spatial Databases & Land Information Systems), Geomatics Engineering 545 Hydrography (E2 - Hydrographic Surveying), Geomatics Engineering 559 Digital Imaging and Applications (E4 - Advanced Remote Sensing), or Geomatics Engineering 531 Advanced Photogrammetric and Ranging Techniques (E5 - Advanced Photogrammetry).

For more information on the CBEPS refer to their website: http://www.cbeps-cceag.ca/. Note that the third year course Geomatics Engineering 443 Geodetic and Engineering Surveys is a prerequisite for Geomatics Engineering 579.

4. Students who complete Geomatics Engineering 443 may request that Geomatics Engineering 451 be taken as a technical elective with permission of the Head of the Department.