Mapping in a Global World: An Introduction to Geomatics
Geography · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Every Year
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No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
GEOG-1305 prerequisites
Taking GEOG-1305 is a prerequisite for 1 course directly, and opens 9 once their own follow-ons are counted.
- GEOG-2304Introduction to Cartography
Where GEOG-1305 counts
Required by 6 programs:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and emerging trends in geomatics, geospatial data science and statistical techniques for human, environmental, and socio-economic impacts. It provides an overview of the geospatial industry and introduction to cross-disciplinary tools and techniques for accessing, visualizing, and analyzing geospatial data (i.e., GPS, satellite imagery, UAV or drones, GIS, and Google Maps). Also, there will be discussions on the issues and foundations of modern digital cartography including map projections, mapping quantitative data, online maps, and the impact of maps on society.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.