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Geomatics Engineering

College of Engineering

Geomatics Engineering
JAMES K. CROSSFIELD, Coordinator
Engineering East Building, Room 178
559.278.4827

http://www.engr.csufresno.edu

Program Description

Geomatics engineers manage the global spatial infrastructure. This effort includes real property boundary determination, digital mapping, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), remote sensing, photogrammetric mapping, applications programming, project management, and construction layout activities. Students use a wide selection of specialized equipment while acquiring a solid theoretical background. Integration of geomatics engineering design concepts spans a sequence of courses throughout the curriculum. Intensive design coursework during the senior year provides a culminating focus. Coursework containing design components includes the following: Computer-Aided Mapping (GME 66) first year; Route and Construction Surveying (GME 40) second year; Stereophotogrammetry (GME 123) and Digital Mapping (GME 126) third year; Subdivision Design (GME 159) and two upper-level technical design courses - Senior Project (GME 180) and Project Design (GME 181) - senior year.

Career Opportunities

The need for specialists in geomatics engineering continue to grow with rapid advancements in analytical photogrammetry, geographic information systems, and inertial and satellite positioning technologies. Most graduates of this program have been employed by federal and state government agencies, the petroleum industry, and private consulting firms.

Mission of Geomatics Engineering

The mission of the Geomatics Engineering Program is to provide an educational experience that enriches the lives of students. The program teaches necessary discipline related knowledge and skills to prepare students for their profession. Students learn how to protect the health and welfare of the public while expanding their base of knowledge through research and scholarship.

Educational Objectives of the Instructional Program

• Provide a broad based curriculum in geomatics engineering that generates graduates having competency in boundary surveying, geographic information systems (GIS), photogrammetry, digital mapping, and geodesy (GPS).
• Provide graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue professional careers in the geomatics engineering arena.
• Provide graduates with the educational rigor necessary to prepare them for graduate educational experiences in geomatics education or related fields if desired.
• Provide students with leadership opportunities associated with geomatics engineering related student clubs (SAGE, ACSM, CLSA, ASPRS, etc.), the Annual Geomatics Engineering Conference, The Foresight! magazine and external professional forums.
• Provide students with hands on laboratory experiences associated with each of the competency areas outlined in the first bulleted item in this list.
• Provide students with meaningful design experiences associated with each of the curricular competency areas outlined in number one in this list.
• Provide students with multidisciplinary design team experiences while demonstrating effective communication skills and a knowledge of contemporary issues.
• Provide students with an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
• Provide students with a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in, lifelong learning.
• Provide students with the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and social context.

Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Geomatics Engineering Major

Major requirements (69 units)
GME 1, 15, 15L, 16, 16L, 23L, 34, 40, 50, 61, 66, 102, 108, 123, 125, 126, 135, 143, 159, 173, 180, 181 (55 units)
CE 150, 161 (5 units)

Technical Courses (9 units)
Select mandatory technical courses from the following list subject to the Design Courses statement listed below: GME 73, 100, 101, 114, 145, 152, 153, 161, 174, 175, 190, 191T; CSCI 115, 124, 150, 172; CONST 114, 122, 124; BA 154; CRP 100; FIN 180, 181; MATH 101, 121; PHYS 110

Design Courses: At least 6 units of technical courses must be selected from the following design courses: GME 145, 153, 161, 175

Other requirements (60 units)
--- General Education ---
Select one course from each of the G.E. areas: Area A1, A2, B2, C1, D1, D2, D3. (See G.E. listings.)

The following courses are required to satisfy both G.E. and major requirements: MATH 75 [B4], CHEM 3A [B1], PHIL 1 or 10 [C2], GME 151 [IB], PHIL 120 [IC], PLSI 120 [M/I]

--- Additional requirements ---
MATH 76, 77; PHYS 4A, 4AL, 4B; EES 1

Total (129 units)

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Note: Engineering majors are exempt from G.E. Area A3, third course Area C, Area E, and Area ID.

Advising Notes

1. Courses in engineering, mathematics, the physical sciences, and mandatory technical courses taken CR/NC are not counted toward fulfillment of degree requirements in geomatics engineering.
2. All geomatics engineering students must consult with their academic advisers at least once each year.
3. The Upper-Division Writing Skills requirement can be met by passing the university examination or by completing a "W" course with a letter grade of C or better no sooner than the term in which 60 units of coursework are completed.
   

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