Certificate in Geomatics
Students must choose 2.0 credits from the first list (Group A) and 0.5 credit from the second list (Group B) to complete the certificate. A minimum of 2.0 credits of the certificate must be completed at Wilfrid Laurier University. The certificate is offered on a part-time basis only and requirements must be fulfilled within three years from the date of entry. The Certificate is offered on a part-time basis.
Group A (2.0 credits):
Four courses from among the following GES courses:
GG333 - Field Surveying
GG351 - Thematic Cartography and Geovisualization
GG355 - Remote Sensing for Geography and Environmental Studies
GG361 - Spatial Analysis
GG368 - Computer Applications in Geography
GG369 - Geographical Information Systems
GG468 - Advanced Spatial Analysis
GG469 - Advanced Geographical Information Systems
One additional elective Group B (0.5 credits):
One course from the following:
CP104 - Introduction to Programming
CP202 - Website Design
CP212 - Windows Application Programming
DH100 - Digital Creativity
DH200 - Digital Narratives
DH300 - Digital Editing and Publishing
PS260 - Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
WS305 - Gender, Culture and Technology
- Not available to students or graduates of the Laurier “Honours BA Geography and Geomatics” program. Not available to Laurier students who previously graduated with Geomatics Option as part of their degree.
- The certificate may only be completed once.
- Successful completion requires a minimum GPA of 6.00 in the courses used towards the certificate. Elective courses taken in excess of the minimum required number of courses may be excluded from the certificate's GPA.
External applicants require a BA/BSc in Geography or relevant degree from a recognized university. Current Laurier undergraduates may also choose the certificate being aware that GESC251, GESC254, and GESC258 are prerequisites needed for most of the senior GES courses required for the certificate. Also note that external applicants must complete the required 2.5 credits at Laurier.
