Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management

Undergraduate Degrees

Aim of the BSc Programme 

To provide a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the theory and methods of land surveying and the management of land information, in order to preprare and enable graduates to work effectively in response to regional, national and intentional needs.

Learning Outcomes

The intended learning outcomes are that graduates with a first degree in Geomatics will be able to:
• Explain the principles, theories, tools, and techniques of surveying and land information;
• Appropriately apply specialised knowledge in land surveying and land information management and other transferable skills appropriate to a wide range of disciplines;
• Use the skills required to work independently and as a member of a team;
• Critically examine land surveying and land information management problems and develop solutions within the context of given specifications and standards;
• Confidently develop and effectively communicate professional opinions on topical issues;
• Establish a sound basis for lifelong, self-motivated academic and professional studies.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the Faculty’s general admission requirements, the Department of Geomatics Engineering and Land Management requires that all applicants  possess at least a C average in Cambridge GCE Advanced Level Mathematics (or a recognized  equivalent), and a pass in one (1) other relevant A’ level subject, in order to qualify for admission.

Application Procedure

The application process can be completed at: https://sta.uwi.edu/admissions/undergrad/how_to_apply.asp

Core Courses

Year 1- Semester I (Core Courses)

GEOM 1000  Geomatics in Context

GEOM 1001  Mathematics for Geomatics Engineering

GEOM 1004  Introduction to Geospatial Information Science

GEOM 1010  Surveying I

GEOM 1011  Surveying Practice

Year 1- Semester II (Core Courses)

GEOM 1015  Surveying II

GEOM 1020 Photogrammetry

GEOM 1030  Geodesy

GEOM 1032  Classic Geodesy

GEOM 1040  Statistics for Surveying

GEOM 1045  Communication Skills

GEOM 1050  Surveying Project

Year 2- Semester I (Core Courses)

GEOM 2001  Numerical Methods for Geomatics Engineering

GEOM 2020  Digital Photogrammetry

GEOM 2030  Adjustment Computations

GEOM 2032  Contemporary Geodesy

GEOM 2040  Hydrographic Surveying

GEOM 2010  Fundamentals of GIS

GEOM 2015  Geomatics for Civil & Environmental Engineers

Year 2- Semester II (Core Courses)

GEOM 2000  Health and Safety

GEOM 2025  Remote Sensing

GEOM 2035  Geodetic Surveying

GEOM 2045  Land Law

GEOM 2048  Introduction to Planning

GEOM 2050  Mapping Project

GEOM 2060 Cartography

Year 3- Semester I (Core Courses)

GEOM 3010  Cadastral Systems

GEOM 3030  Global Navigation Satellite Systems

GEOM 3040  Integrated Surveying Design Project

GEOM 3050  Special Investigative Project

Year 3- Semester II  (Core Courses)

GEOM 3015  Professional Practice

GEOM 3025  Engineering Surveying

GEOM 3050  Special Investigative Project

 

Elective Courses

Candidates in Level 3 are expected to gain 9 credits of elective courses from the list below, or other courses subject to the approval of the Head of Department.

Electives

LMGV 3002  Estate and Land Management

LMGV 3003  Land Economy

LMGV 3004  Valuation Methods I                                             

GEOM 3020 Professional Internship

GEOM 3035 Hydrography

AGSL 3004  Integrated Watershed Management

AGSL 3002 Soil Survey and Land Evaluation

ENGR 3001 Natural Hazards & Disaster Management in the Caribbean

IENG 3009 Industrial Database Systems & Design

MATH 3530 Mathematics III

 

Career Opportunities

Graduates enjoy employment in private practices, housing associations, construction and property management firms, real estate agencies, as well as in the public sector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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