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Geomatics: Geomatics: GeotechnoloGeotechnolo
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CGO4MCGO4MNew course New course
for for 2011/20122011/2012
Geomatics Geomatics What is the course about?What is the course about?
Learn to use geotechnologies to develop solutions to real-world geography problems• ex. Dr. Snow
& the 1854 cholera outbreak in London
GeomaticsGeomatics What is the course about? What is the course about?
Learn to use geotechnologies including:• cartography• geographic
information systems (GIS)
• the global positioning system (GPS)
• remote sensing
Geomatics Geomatics What is the course about? What is the course about?
Develop critical thinking and communication skills
Help improve conditions for people and the environment• ex. www.ushahidi.com
Prerequisite: Any social sciences course
Why study geomatics?Why study geomatics?
Geomatics is:Geomatics is:
• in everything (ex. Smart in everything (ex. Smart phone apps – phone apps – foursquare.com)foursquare.com)
• cutting edge cutting edge
• an expanding job field an expanding job field (highly employable)(highly employable)
• hands on and relevant hands on and relevant (project-based and (project-based and technology-based)technology-based)
Watch GeoSpatial Watch GeoSpatial RevolutionRevolution• http://vimeo.com/14938http://vimeo.com/14938
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Geomatics - CGO4MGeomatics - CGO4MWhat will we study?What will we study?
UNIT UNIT TOPICSTOPICS
Unit 1: Unit 1: Back to the Basics – The Back to the Basics – The
Fundamentals of Fundamentals of GeomaticsGeomatics
(5 weeks)(5 weeks)
Introduction to Geomatics – the Introduction to Geomatics – the disciplinediscipline
Introduction to ArcMap – the Introduction to ArcMap – the technology technology
Map Elements – scale, direction, Map Elements – scale, direction, grid systemsgrid systems
Cartographic Conventions Cartographic Conventions Map Projections Map Projections Topographic MapsTopographic Maps
Culminating Activity:Culminating Activity:News Flash Report MapNews Flash Report MapTestTest
Geomatics - Geomatics - What will we study?What will we study?
UNIT UNIT TOPICSTOPICS
Unit 2: Unit 2: Getting the GISt of It: Getting the GISt of It:
Applications in GISApplications in GIS(5 weeks)(5 weeks)
Thematic MappingThematic Mapping Data ClassificationData Classification Applications in GIS – local, human Applications in GIS – local, human
and physical applicationsand physical applications The importance of dataThe importance of data - -
attributes/ location, raster/vector, attributes/ location, raster/vector, overlaying, data issuesoverlaying, data issues
Culminating Activity:Culminating Activity:Thematic Mapping / Histogram Thematic Mapping / Histogram PackagePackageTestTest
Geomatics - Geomatics - What will we study?What will we study?
UNIT UNIT TOPICSTOPICS
Unit 3:Unit 3:Finding Your Way With Finding Your Way With
GPSGPS(3 weeks)(3 weeks)
How does it workHow does it work TriangulationTriangulation Using Garmin and GPS Using Garmin and GPS
Culminating Activity:Culminating Activity:Mapping Hillcrest HS ScenariosMapping Hillcrest HS ScenariosTestTest
Geomatics - Geomatics - What will we study?What will we study?
UNIT UNIT TOPICSTOPICS
Unit 4: Unit 4: Not Just a Pretty Picture!Not Just a Pretty Picture!Remote SensingRemote Sensing(3-4 weeks)(3-4 weeks)
Satellites, Platforms, Orbits, Satellites, Platforms, Orbits, CharacteristicsCharacteristics
Importance of Remote SensingImportance of Remote Sensing Aerial PhotographyAerial Photography Image AnalysisImage Analysis Tour of CanadaTour of Canada
Culminating Activity:Culminating Activity:New Trail System in Niagara New Trail System in Niagara EscarpmentEscarpmentTestTest
Geomatics - Geomatics - What will we study?What will we study?
UNIT UNIT TOPICSTOPICS
Unit 5: Unit 5: Independent Study Independent Study
UnitUnitSpatial Analysis of Spatial Analysis of Chosen TopicsChosen Topics
(ongoing)(ongoing)
ProposalsProposals ConferencesConferences PresentationPresentation ReportReport
What can I do with What can I do with geomatics?geomatics?
Get a job!Get a job!• in rapidly developing in rapidly developing
fields inc. social mediafields inc. social media
• in the public sector in the public sector
• in the private sector in the private sector
• with non-profit with non-profit organizationsorganizations
Where can I study Where can I study geomatics?geomatics?
Algonquin College (1 year program Algonquin College (1 year program in GIS)in GIS)
University of Ottawa (Bachelor’s)University of Ottawa (Bachelor’s) Carleton U (Bachelor’s)Carleton U (Bachelor’s) And many, many more…And many, many more…
• Experience Geomatics video from Experience Geomatics video from University of Waterloo University of Waterloo
Is the course for me?Is the course for me?
Do you like:Do you like:• Hands on learning?Hands on learning?• Project based learning?Project based learning?• Less “lecture” style lessons, and more Less “lecture” style lessons, and more
“experiential” learning (less listening, more “experiential” learning (less listening, more doing)?doing)?
• Learning related to the real world?Learning related to the real world?• Learning with post-secondary links?Learning with post-secondary links?• Learning through using technology?Learning through using technology?• Learning about the world and geography?Learning about the world and geography?
Geomatics - CGO4MGeomatics - CGO4M No prerequisites No prerequisites The course takes The course takes
place:place:• in the computer labin the computer lab• outside outside • around schoolaround school
Sign up for next Sign up for next year!year!
Geomatics - CGO4MGeomatics - CGO4MQuestions?Questions?
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