Geomatics-Geographic Information Systems Option

Mission

The mission of the Geomatics-Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Option, a Bachelor of Science degree program, is to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills in the GIS discipline.  The GIS option prepares students to become certified GIS professionals.  All students learn the professional responsibility of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public, and are exposed to the global and cultural impact of their profession.

Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Geomatics-GIS Option are to:

• Provide students with a broad foundation in major geomatics and GIS disciplines
• Prepare students to function effectively on multidisciplinary teams
• Prepare graduates to enter into professional practice
• Prepare graduates to become licensed or certified professionals.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes

The expected student learning outcomes for the GIS Option are:

1. Ability to work effectively in teams
2. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
3. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in solving geospatial problems
4. Ability to devise database schema required for addressing geospatial problems
5. Ability to develop customized user interfaces appropriate for geospatial investigations.
6. Ability to appropriately incorporate GPS, CAD, and historical paper-based record data into a GIS framework.
7. Ability to identify geospatial problems and the requisite method, or set of procedures needed to address the issue.
8. Ability to construct a clear, presentable cartographic product that addresses a geospatial issue
9. Understand the software/hardware requirements for implementing a scalable GIS.

Curriculum Map

The curriculum map for the GIS Option can be found on the program's web page on the OIT web site.

Summary of Student Learning Outcomes

During the 2007-08 academic year, the Geomatics faculty formally assessed the student learning outcomes summarized in the attached assessment report.  Additional details can be found in department assessment records.