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Program Requirements
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing Minor program provides B.Sc. students with the fundamentals of geospatial tools and technologies.
Required Courses (12 credits)
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GEOG 201 Introductory Geo-Information Science (3 credits)
Overview
Geography : An introduction to Geographic Information Systems. The systematic management of spatial data. The use and construction of maps. The use of microcomputers and software for mapping and statistical work. Air photo and topographic map analyses.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Kalacska, Margaret; Sengupta, Raja (Fall)
Fall
3 hours and lab
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GEOG 306 Raster Geo-Information Science (3 credits)
Overview
Geography : Formal introduction to a computer-based Geographical Information System (GIS). Topics will focus on map analysis and on transforming and displaying spatial data. GIS will be used by students to solve problems in both physical and human geography.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Lehner, Bernhard (Winter)
Winter
2 hours and laboratory
Prerequisite: GEOG 201
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GEOG 307 Socioeconomic Applications of GIS (3 credits)
Overview
Geography : GIS applied to the spatial analysis of socioeconomic and market data. Topics include geographic market segmentation, geodemographics, spatial decision-support systems and modelling applications of GIS. Empirical focus is on analysing spatial patterns of population and consumption characteristics in cities and on facility location problems. Emphasis on visualization and problem solving.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Sengupta, Raja (Winter)
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GEOG 308 Principles of Remote Sensing (3 credits)
Overview
Geography : A conceptual view of remote sensing and the underlying physical principles. Covers ground-based, aerial, satellite systems, and the electromagnetic spectrum, from visible to microwave. Emphasis on application of remotely sensed data in geography including land cover change and ecological processes.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Kalacska, Margaret (Fall)
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
3 credits selected from:
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GEOG 506 Advanced Geographic Information Science (3 credits)
Overview
Geography : Critically analyse major themes in geographic information science and draw out the practical ramifications for spatial technologies and research. Topics such as spatial interoperability, data quality, scale, visualization, location based services and ontologies are covered.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Sengupta, Raja (Fall)
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GEOG 535 Remote Sensing and Interpretation (3 credits)
Overview
Geography : Basic photogrammetry and interpretation procedures for aircraft and space craft photography and imagery.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Kalacska, Margaret (Winter)
Winter
3 hours
Prerequisite: GEOG 308 and written permission of instructor
3 credits selected from:
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ANTH 511 Computational Approaches to Prehistory (3 credits)
Overview
Anthropology : Covers the application of computational methods to archaeological problems and the modeling and simulation of prehistoric populations.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2013-2014 academic year.
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ATOC 309 Weather Radars and Satellites (3 credits)
Overview
Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences : Basic notions of radiative transfer and applications of satellite and radar data to mesoscale and synoptic-scale systems are discussed. Emphasis will be put on the contribution of remote sensing to atmospheric and oceanic sciences.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Szejwach, Gerard; Kneifel, Stefan (Winter)
Winter
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ATOC 215
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COMP 202 Foundations of Programming (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (Sci) : Introduction to programming in a modern high-level language, modular software design and debugging. Programming concepts are illustrated using a variety of application areas.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014, Summer 2014
Instructors: Pomerantz, Daniel; Tremblay, Jonathan (Fall) Tremblay, Jonathan; Kemme, Bettina; Ada, Anil (Winter) Ada, Anil (Summer)
3 hours
Prerequisite: a CEGEP level mathematics course
Restrictions: COMP 202 and COMP 208 cannot both be taken for credit. COMP 202 is intended as a general introductory course, while COMP 208 is intended for students interested in scientific computation. COMP 202 cannot be taken for credit with or after COMP 250
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COMP 208 Computers in Engineering (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (Sci) : Introduction to computer systems. Concepts and structures for high level programming. Elements of structured programming using FORTRAN 90 and C. Numerical algorithms such as root finding, numerical integration and differential equations. Non-numerical algorithms for sorting and searching.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Friedman, Nathan; He, Wenbo (Fall) Friedman, Nathan (Winter)
3 hours
Prerequisite: differential and integral calculus.
Corequisite: linear algebra: determinants, vectors, matrix operations.
Restrictions: COMP 202 and COMP 208 cannot both be taken for credit. COMP 202 is intended as a general introductory course, while COMP 208 is intended for students interested in scientific computations. Credits for either of these courses will not count towards the 60-credit Major in Computer Science. COMP 208 cannot be taken for credit with or after COMP 250.
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COMP 250 Introduction to Computer Science (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (Sci) : An introduction to the design of computer algorithms, including basic data structures, analysis of algorithms, and establishing correctness of programs. Overview of topics in computer science.
Terms: Fall 2013, Winter 2014
Instructors: Blanchette, Mathieu (Fall) Precup, Doina; Blanchette, Mathieu (Winter)
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ESYS 300 Investigating the Earth System (3 credits)
Overview
Earth System Science : An understanding of the biological, chemical and physical fundamentals of the Earth system and how the different components interact. The mechanisms controlling interactions between reservoirs are quantitatively investigated. Special emphasis on the development and response of the Earth system to perturbations.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: McKenzie, Jeffrey; Kalacska, Margaret (Fall)
Fall
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ESYS 200 or equivalent.
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GEOG 506 Advanced Geographic Information Science (3 credits) *
Overview
Geography : Critically analyse major themes in geographic information science and draw out the practical ramifications for spatial technologies and research. Topics such as spatial interoperability, data quality, scale, visualization, location based services and ontologies are covered.
Terms: Fall 2013
Instructors: Sengupta, Raja (Fall)
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GEOG 535 Remote Sensing and Interpretation (3 credits) *
Overview
Geography : Basic photogrammetry and interpretation procedures for aircraft and space craft photography and imagery.
Terms: Winter 2014
Instructors: Kalacska, Margaret (Winter)
Winter
3 hours
Prerequisite: GEOG 308 and written permission of instructor
* GEOG 506 or GEOG 535 may be taken in either list of complementary courses, but credits from one group may not be double-counted in the other.
Bachelor of Arts & Science—2013-2014 (last updated Aug. 21, 2013) (disclaimer)