Geomatics in the Workplace – Advanced Certificate
Program Details
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:Academic
a) Program Chairs will determine, in consultation with Assessment Services, which components of the CRT will be required and the cut off scores for each component, in order to verify an applicant's potential for success and program admission.
Admission Requirements for ACGIS (Geomatics in the Workplace)
- The minimum requirement for entry into the Advanced Certificate, ADGIS or Year 3 of the BGIS program is 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
- A letter of intent, not exceeding 500 words, stating your background and interest in the field of geographic information systems.
General
a) Applicants must submit a completed application form and other required documents (i.e. secondary school and any post-secondary transcripts, application package) to the Registrar’s office.
b) Letter of intent (all programs)
(i) Applicants should highlight experience in GIS and/or computer skills in this letter. Demonstrated competency in computer hardware and software technology, including, spreadsheet use, word processing, computer graphics and presentations is recommended.
Note: 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.
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. All applicants wishing to enroll in the BGIS must have completed 60 post-secondary credits, as outlined in 1. a. above.
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;
d) completed Letter of Intent; and
e) For ADGIS and BGIS, two personal reference forms completed by a current or previous instructor, counselor or employer, e.g., supervisor. Personal references should be submitted by the referee directly to the Admissions Office (photocopies are not acceptable).
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
In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.
PROMOTION
1. Each semester must be completed with a Grade Point Average of 2.00 ("C" average) or better with no more than two grades below a "C" to continue into the next semester. GPA will be based on all grades for courses scheduled for a given year and semester as per the course calendar. All grades below a "C" grade must be raised to a satisfactory level in order to graduate (see below).
2. Students not eligible to continue to the next semester will not be permitted to upgrade any marks but must repeat all courses with grades below a "C" prior to proceeding to the next semester.
3. Students receiving a final grade of "C-" or lower in the prerequisite course will be required to withdraw from the subsequent course requiring the prerequisite. Students receiving the "C-" or lower grade must re- register in, and successfully complete the course with a "C" grade or better before going on to the subsequent course.
4. Students receiving a final grade of "C-" or lower in a course will be required to withdraw from the subsequent course requiring the course as a prerequisite. Students receiving the "C-" or lower grade must re- register in, and successfully complete the course with a "C" grade or better before going on to the subsequent course.
GRADUATION
All programs: All courses must have at least a “C” grade, except for GIS 320 which needs a “CRG” to be eligible for graduation.
BGIS: All courses from the ADGIS program as listed above, plus 60 additional credits (normally, these credits would be earned previously to meet the admission requirements for entry to the program) are required plus the following:
Note: Students completing the BGIS following the ADGIS will be deemed to have completed sufficient new work notwithstanding Policy 8617
Required Courses
The following course are required to receive this credential.
Courses
GIS302 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3.00 | 45 |
GIS305 | Introduction to Remote Sensing using QGIS | 3.00 | 45 |
GIS323 | Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles | 3.00 | 45 |
GIS401 | Introduction to LiDAR Remote Sensing and Applications | 3.00 | 45 |
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