Geomatics in the Workplace – Advanced Certificate

Program Details

Length: 8 months (program starts in October of the Fall Term)

Total Credits: 12

Intake Terms: Fall

Delivery Method:

Campus: Online

Credential: Advanced Certificate

Cost:

Approximate program cost

Student Loans:

This program is not eligible for student loans

Credential Received

Advanced Certificate in Geomatics in the Workplace

Overview

Program Summary

The School of Environment and Geomatics offers a Geomatics in the Workplace Advanced Certificate (GWAC), providing a basic level of GIS and geomatics certification for people currently employed in sectors like forestry, planning, engineering, business and more.

The program provides online geomatics instruction for people who find it difficult to leave the workforce and study in a conventional full-time or part-time enrolment model.

This program will utilize the industry standard in GIS, GPS, satellite and LiDAR remote sensing software, and UAV drone mission planning technology to match the growing need of knowledge and experience requested by industry.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

Leverage basic GIS and Remote Sensing capabilities to apply to real-world scenarios.
Apply processes of spatial data creation, management and acquisition utilizing a range of GIS and remote sensing methods, including accurate use of GNSS and applications of UAVs.
Create visual representations of spatial data through maps and 3D models, to effectively communicate with target audiences and explore a variety of data sources.
Utilize LiDAR and other point cloud data sources to create a variety of 3D surfaces.
Apply problem-solving approaches to address technical issues and provide decision support.

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, the applicant must meet the following program requirements to be considered fully-qualified:

Admission Requirements for Geomatics in the Workplace Advanced Certificate

successful completion of 60 credits from a diploma/associate degree or applied/academic degree from an accredited post-secondary institution with an average GPA of at least 2.33.

Additional Requirements

General

An applicant with reasonable potential for success on the basis of work experience or other criteria may be admitted, notwithstanding some deficiency in prior formal education. They should have demonstrated competency in the use of computer software and hardware technologies, including with spreadsheets, word processing, and computer graphics. Applicants with no accredited post-secondary credential may require academic upgrading prior to starting the program. They are urged to apply for the program at least one year in advance.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Before an applicant's file is considered to be complete, the following must have been received by the Admissions office:

a) completed application form;

b) official transcripts of all relevant post-secondary education;

c) official transcripts of high school grades will be required for applicants entering without a credential from an accredited post-secondary institution;

2. Deadline for completing the application file is normally one month prior to the commencement of the program.

3. Late applications will be accepted if space is available.

4. Part time applications for the Advanced Certificate will be accepted.

Graduation and Promotion

PROMOTION

Students receiving a final grade of 59% or lower in the prerequisite course will be required to withdraw from the subsequent course requiring the prerequisite. Students receiving the 50% or lower grade must re- register in, and successfully complete the course with a 60% grade or better before going on to the subsequent course.

GRADUATION

All courses must have at least a 60% grade to be eligible for graduation.

Required Courses

The following course are required to receive this credential.

Fall Term

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours
GIS302	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems	3.00	45

GIS 302 online begins in mid-October

Winter Term

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours
GIS305	Introduction to Remote Sensing using QGIS	3.00	45
GIS323	Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles	3.00	45

GIS 305 runs January to early March, GIS 323 runs March to end of April

Spring Term

Code	Title	Credits	Total Hours
GIS401	Introduction to LiDAR Remote Sensing and Applications	3.00	45

Additional Program Policies

Effective Term: Fall

Effective Year: 20240801

Advanced Standing:

ADVANCE OR TRANSFER CREDIT AND PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT

1. A student may obtain credit for a maximum of 75% of program requirements by Transfer Credit, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment or combination thereof.

2. Application for advanced credit is to be made prior to entry into the program and students are advised to attend all classes for which they are seeking advanced credit until the credit is formally approved.

Re-Entry Instructions:

1. Students normally must complete the entire program within 24 calendar months of initial entry to qualify for a diploma. Re-entry applicants who cannot meet this deadline will be required to retake courses which have changed.

2. Re-entry is permitted only when space is available.

3. Students in good standing who must interrupt their program may apply to re-enter the program within one year of departure.

4. Students who fail to complete a course successfully may apply to re-enter the course the next time it is offered.

5. Priority for re-entry will be given as follows:

a) students who interrupted their program for illness or compassionate reasons; and

b) students who failed to meet program requirements for promotion.

Assessment:

Grading

Grades and the calculation of the grade point average will be based on the Standard Academic and Career Grading table. To view the grading tables see Policy 8612: Grading..

Grading Table: Standard Academic and Career Programs

Types of Assessments:

1. Assessments will occur as specified in course outlines and will be four or more events per course.

2. Assessment events will normally include assignments, presentations, reports, examinations, tests and quizzes. These will be specified in the course outlines.

3. No single assessment can be worth more than 50% of the final grade of any course.

Examinations

1. The schedule for midterm and final examinations will be published in the course outlines.

2. Regulations for invigilated examinations at Selkirk College sites or other designated sites include the following:

(a) tests, quizzes, exams must be written at the scheduled appointment time when invigilation services are available

(b) students leaving the exam room before the conclusion of the exam without the permission of the invigilator may forfeit their right to return and complete the exam

(d) no material relating to the examination may be removed from the examination room. Under no circumstances may materials upon which answers are written be removed

(e) making use of materials, books or notes without the approval of the invigilator, speaking or communicating in other ways with other students, or exposing written papers to the view of other students is not permitted

(f) students in violation of the above items will be required to leave the examination room immediately and will forfeit the right to have the examination evaluated

(g) any questions must be directed to the invigilator

(h) all completed tests must be returned to the instructor/invigilator and will be kept on file for the required time period

3. Regulations pertinent to online exams will be according to course outline details and as previously described.

Supplemental Assessment(s)

a) Supplemental final examinations/activities will only be considered upon written request by the student to the course instructor and will need to be approved by both the instructor and the school chair.

b) At no time will the mark on a supplemental examination/activity exceed the equivalent of a "C" grade for the evaluative event.

c) Normally, only one supplemental final examination/activity will be allowed in the program.

Attendance:

1. Absences from learning experiences may preclude the student from meeting the requirements for that course.

2. Students claiming illness, accidents or compassionate reasons for absence from learning experiences must contact the instructor concerned as soon as possible.

3. Students may be required to supply a medical professional certificate to substantiate claims of illness. A student who must be absent from a practicum experience is responsible for notifying the agency and/or instructor at least one hour prior to the scheduled time for the experience to begin.

Professional Requirements:

1. Students enrolled in the Online Advanced Certificate will need to have access to their own personal computer. This computer will need to be capable of running the most recent version of ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro software. Students will receive minimum specifications required of this computer when they register, but typically it needs to be able to run on a recent windows operating system, with adequate graphic capabilities and ample RAM and hard drive space.

2. Assigned materials are to be read by students; such materials and textbooks are not necessarily reviewed in class by the instructor.

3. The student is responsible for researching and obtaining notes of missed sessions. Instructors are not expected to give personal reviews to students who miss a class.

Please see Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct for more college level requirements

Other regulations:

Policy 3400: Student Code of Conduct

Policy 6010: Human Rights, Harassment, & Discrimination Policy 6030: Sexual Violence Prevention & Response

Policy 5040: Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity

Policy 6550: Protection of Privacy

Policy 7101: Use of College Equipment

Policy 8400: Student Appeals

Policy 8600: College Readiness Tool

Policy 8611: Admission

Policy 8612: Grading

Policy 8613: Evaluation of Student Learning

Policy 8614: Advanced Standing – Course Challenge, PLA, Transfer Credit Policy 8615: Standards of Academic Progress

Policy 8616: Student Withdrawals and Refunds Policy 8617: Credentials and Graduation Policy 8618: Cheating and Plagiarism

Policy 8619: Student Probation