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8.9 Certificate in Geomatics and Environment
The Certificate in Geomatics and Environment is of interest to students from a broadÌýrange of backgrounds. It is a valuable complement to social, natural, and appliedÌýsciences programs such as anthropology, biology, computer sciences, earth sciences,Ìýhistory, economics, engineering, health and medicine, physical oceanography,Ìýenvironmental sciences, and environmental studies.
The fields of remote sensing, geographic information sciences and systems andÌýcartography provide the most effective methods of gathering, managing, analyzing, andÌýrepresenting geographic information. Remote sensing images provide resourcefulÌýinformation to observe and study cultural and physical landscapes. Examples of remoteÌýsensing applications include the monitoring of spatial changes, environmental qualityÌýevaluation, natural resource exploration, assessment and monitoring, andÌýarchaeological site assessment. Geographic information sciences and systems enableÌýthe compilation, organization, and processing of spatial (maps) and non-spatial (textÌýstatistics, graphs) data. Socio-economic, political, and environmental managementÌýdecision-making is supported by the results of GIS analyses and modeling. CartographyÌýinvolves the compilation, organization, and visual representation of spatial information.ÌýA variety of geographical information can effectively be communicated throughÌýcartography.
8.9.1 Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Certificate Regulations
Students intending to complete a certificate program within the Faculty of HumanitiesÌýand Social Sciences must meet the admission requirements as outlined in theÌýUniversity Calendar. Students are also advised to consult the University CalendarÌýregarding General Regulations for Certificate Programs and Graduation Requirements.
8.9.2 Advising
Throughout their program of study, students shall contact an academic advisor or theÌýProgram Director of the Certificate in Geomatics and Environment for assistance withÌýcourse planning, declaring their program of study, prerequisite and registration issues,Ìýand with questions about the eligibility of any courses not listed here.
A tentative list of upcoming course offerings in the program can be found atÌýwww.mun.ca/hss/courses.php.Ìý
8.9.3 Declaring the Certificate in Geomatics and Environment
Students interested in a Certificate in Geomatics and Environment are first encouragedÌýto consult with the Program Director to discuss the requirements of the program. AfterÌýconsultation with the Program Director, students wishing to enroll in the Certificate canÌýdeclare a Certificate in Geomatics and Environment by contacting the Office of theÌýRegistrar. Information about declaring a program of study in the Faculty of HumanitiesÌýand Social Sciences is available atÌýwww.mun.ca/hss/programs/undergraduate/ideclare.php.Ìý
8.9.4 Regulations for the Certificate in Geomatics and Environment
The Certificate in Geomatics and Environment consists of 21 credit hours in eligibleÌýcourses as prescribed below:
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12 credit hours in Geography 2195, Geography 3222 (or equivalent), Geography 3250, and Geography 3260.
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6 credit hours in GeographyÌý4261 and Geography 4203; or, 6 credit hours in oneÌýof GeographyÌý4261 or GeographyÌý4203 and one other approved elective courseÌýat the 4000-level as described below.
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3 credit hours in one additional approved elective course as described in Eligible Electives for the Certificate in Geomatics and Environment table below.
| 1000-level | 2000-level | 3000-level | 4000-level |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPÌý1001 COMP 1510 STAT 1500 |
BUSI 2400 COMP 2500 EASC 2906 STAT 2485 |
BUSI 3405 BUSI 3406 CIV 3710 GEOG 3140 GEOG 3202 GEOG 3650/BIOL 3650 |
ARCH 4150/EASCÌý4703/GEOG 4150 ARCH 4153 BIOL 4306 BIOL 4405 BIOL 4505 BUSI 4221 BUSI 4420 EASC 4620 GEOG 4120 GEOG 4651/BIOL 4651 |
8.9.6 Regulation Concerning the former Diploma in Geographic Information Systems
A Humanities and Social Sciences Certificate in Geomatics and EnvironmentÌýcannot be awarded to those who have already been received the former Diploma inÌýGeographic Information Systems.
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