Geomatics Engineering

The geomatics engineering program at the Schulich School of Engineering is considered one of the very best in the world. It begins with a first-year curriculum foundation in math, science, and engineering principles common to all engineering programs. In the winter term of the second year, students take geomatics engineering courses related to estimation, geodesy, geospatial information systems (GIS), land tenure, photogrammetry, hydrography, surveying, remote sensing, and satellite-based positioning. While geomatics engineering is recognized as a technical field, it encompasses much more than theories and technologies for estimating and managing spatial location. Students must also study topics covering the social and political dimensions of пПТlandпПУ and пПТlocationпПУ in the programпПХs Land Administration cluster so they can develop awareness of how to use and develop geomatics technologies responsibly.Calgary is known as the "engineering capital of Canada" and the Schulich internship is the largest of its kind in the country. Students have the option of making this a five year program by participating in a 12 - 16 month internship after the third year to make contacts, get experience, and offset the costs of education. International placements expand horizons even further.

Field of study: Geological/Geophysical Engineering