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Program Requirements

The B.A.; Minor Concentration in GIS & Remote Sensing focuses on the fundamentals of geospatial tools and technologies.

Required Course (3 credits)

• GEOG 201 Introductory Geo-Information Science (3 credits)

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  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 2020

  Instructors: Sengupta, Raja; McKenzie, Grant (Fall)

  • Fall

  • 3 hours and lab

Complementary Courses (15 credits)

3 credits selected from:

• COMP 202 Foundations of Programming (3 credits)

  Offered by: Computer Science (Faculty of Science)

  Overview

  Computer Science (Sci) : Introduction to computer programming in a high level language: variables, expressions, primitive types, methods, conditionals, loops. Introduction to algorithms, data structures (arrays, strings), modular software design, libraries, file input/output, debugging, exception handling. Selected topics.

  Terms: Fall 2020, Winter 2021, Summer 2021

  Instructors: Alberini, Giulia; Campbell, Jonathan (Fall) Alberini, Giulia; Campbell, Jonathan (Winter) Parekh, Deven (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

• GEOG 333 Introduction to Programming for Spatial Sciences (3 credits)

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  Overview

  Geography : Introduction to conceptual and practical aspects of programming for the spatial sciences, focusing on programming concepts and techniques irrespective of the specific programming language, framework, or software. Topics include spatial data structures, flow control, classes and objects, and basics of geospatial data modeling and analysis.

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  • Pre/co-requisite: GEOG 201

  • Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking COMP 202, COMP 204, OR COMP 208. Not open to students who have taken GEOG 407 in Fall 2019 or 2020.

  • No previous programming experience is expected.

3 credits selected from:

• GEOG 306 Raster Geo-Information Science (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  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 2021

  Instructors: Lehner, Bernhard; McKenzie, Grant (Winter)

  • Winter

  • 2 hours and laboratory

  • Prerequisite: GEOG 201

• GEOG 307 Socioeconomic Applications of GIS (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  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 2021

  Instructors: Sengupta, Raja (Winter)

  • Winter

  • 2 hours and laboratory

  • Prerequisites: GEOG 201, MATH 203 or equivalent

6 credits selected from the following:

• GEOG 308 Principles of Remote Sensing (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  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 2020

  Instructors: Kalacska, Margaret (Fall)

  • Fall

  • 3 hours and laboratory periods

  • Corequisite(s): GEOG 201

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ATOC 308

• GEOG 384 Principles of Geospatial Web (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  Overview

  Geography : Theory and practice of geospatial web, including examining spatial data accuracy and uncertainty of user generated content; Understanding motivations of contributors of volunteered geographic information for purposes like citizen science and crisis mapping; Critically evaluating political, societal, economic and legal issues in online mapping applications; Developing geospatial applications and identifying basic problem solving requirements for geospatial apps. For proposed 
solutions, evaluating and justifying various existing and emergent geospatial technologies and enabling software stacks; Exploring underlying methods of digital earth architectures; Understanding implications to geospatial analysis and visualization of real time streaming data and mobile sensors

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  • Prerequisite(s): GEOG 201, COMP 202, or permission of the instructor

• GEOG 506 Advanced Geographic Information Science (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  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: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  • Winter

  • 2 hours and laboratory

  • Prerequisite (Undergraduate): GEOG 201 and GEOG 307 and permission of instructor.

• GEOG 535 Remote Sensing and Interpretation (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  Overview

  Geography : Basic photogrammetry and interpretation procedures for aircraft and space craft photography and imagery.

  Terms: Winter 2021

  Instructors: Kalacska, Margaret (Winter)

  • Winter

  • 3 hours

  • Prerequisite: GEOG 308 and written permission of instructor

3 credits from the following:

• ATOC 309 Weather Radars and Satellites (3 credits)

  Offered by: Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences (Faculty of Science)

  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 2021

  Instructors: Ioannidou, Evangelia (Winter)

  • Winter

  • 3 hours lecture

  • Prerequisite: ATOC 215

• GEOG 306 Raster Geo-Information Science (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  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 2021

  Instructors: Lehner, Bernhard; McKenzie, Grant (Winter)

  • Winter

  • 2 hours and laboratory

  • Prerequisite: GEOG 201

• GEOG 307 Socioeconomic Applications of GIS (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  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 2021

  Instructors: Sengupta, Raja (Winter)

  • Winter

  • 2 hours and laboratory

  • Prerequisites: GEOG 201, MATH 203 or equivalent

• GEOG 308 Principles of Remote Sensing (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  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 2020

  Instructors: Kalacska, Margaret (Fall)

  • Fall

  • 3 hours and laboratory periods

  • Corequisite(s): GEOG 201

  • Restriction: Not open to students who have taken ATOC 308

• GEOG 384 Principles of Geospatial Web (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  Overview

  Geography : Theory and practice of geospatial web, including examining spatial data accuracy and uncertainty of user generated content; Understanding motivations of contributors of volunteered geographic information for purposes like citizen science and crisis mapping; Critically evaluating political, societal, economic and legal issues in online mapping applications; Developing geospatial applications and identifying basic problem solving requirements for geospatial apps. For proposed 
solutions, evaluating and justifying various existing and emergent geospatial technologies and enabling software stacks; Exploring underlying methods of digital earth architectures; Understanding implications to geospatial analysis and visualization of real time streaming data and mobile sensors

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  • Prerequisite(s): GEOG 201, COMP 202, or permission of the instructor

• GEOG 506 Advanced Geographic Information Science (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  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: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  • Winter

  • 2 hours and laboratory

  • Prerequisite (Undergraduate): GEOG 201 and GEOG 307 and permission of instructor.

• GEOG 535 Remote Sensing and Interpretation (3 credits) *

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  Overview

  Geography : Basic photogrammetry and interpretation procedures for aircraft and space craft photography and imagery.

  Terms: Winter 2021

  Instructors: Kalacska, Margaret (Winter)

  • Winter

  • 3 hours

  • Prerequisite: GEOG 308 and written permission of instructor

• GEOG 551 Environmental Decisions (3 credits)

  Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)

  Overview

  Geography : This course deals with the role of geographic information, paradigms and modes of analysis - including but not restricted to GIS - in environmental impact assessment and decision making. The focus will be on community-based decision making, particularly where conservation issues are involved. Cross-cultural situations, developing areas and the role of non-government organizations.

  Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2020-2021 academic year.

  • Fall

  • 2 hours seminar, 1 hour tutorial

  • Prerequisites: GEOG 302, GEOG 306 or equivalents

* may be taken in either list of complementary courses, but credits from one group may not be double counted in the other.