The Geomatics Engineering Technology program offers practical skills and a comprehensive theoretical foundation in geomatics, enabling you to master the collection, analysis, and application of spatial data.
Through hands-on learning with graphic information systems (GIS), global positioning systems (GPS), and remote sensing, you'll learn to map and interpret the environment, supporting fields like urban planning and environmental monitoring.
In this program, you will learn:
land surveying methods to precisely determine point locations and measure distances/angles on earth
remote sensing techniques for information gathering using satellite and aerial sensors
cartography, which is the practice of mapmaking and illustrating spatial links between features
how to use GIS for the management and presentation of geographic data
how to use global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and GPS technologies for global geo-spatial positioning
how to use photogrammetry for precise measurements of areas
geography by analyzing spatial patterns and human-environment interactions
how to create a digital map and use it for interactive analysis.
Possible career paths available once you graduate include surveying, mapping technology, energy, civil engineering, GIS, government roles, and engineering technologist jobs. This two-year diploma consists of four 15-week semesters, with intakes every September.
If you are skilled in math, comfortable with technology, collaborative, communicative, and an outdoor enthusiast, this SAIT program is for you.
