BSc Geomatics (formerly Surveying & Land Information)

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering – FENG

Department: Geomatics Engineering & Land Management – GEOM

Level: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc) – BSc

Description:

The BSc Geomatics programme aims to provide a comprehensive and detailed knowledge of the theory and methods of land surveying and the management of land information. Land Surveying is the general term used to refer to several sub-disciplines, including:

Geodetic surveying
– the theoretical basis and the control framework for all other surveys:

Topographical surveying
– mapping of the physical and cultural features on the earth’s surface.
Engineering and mining surveying
– the provision of spatial data for the design, construction and monitoring of engineering and mining works.
Cadastral surveying
– delineation and parcellation of property rights and the establishment of a base for effective land administration.
Hydrographic surveying
– offshore position fixing, tidal studies and mapping of water features and coastal areas.

Land Surveying provides spatial (geographical) and attribute information in the form of maps and other manual records (analogue) or computer-compatible (digital and attribute) formats to meet the multitude of user needs. This course requires a firm background in mathematics, computer science, information systems, law, planning, valuation and management as well as surveying disciplines of geodesy, cadastre, engineering surveys, photogrammetry, remote sensing cartography and hydrography.

CSEC Minimum passes: 5

CSEC Mandatory: English Language, Mathematics

CAPE Minimum passes: 2

Alternative Qualifications:

  • A minimum GPA of 2.0 obtained in PreENG,

  • OR
    Any of the following Diplomas, based on merit using the scores calculated in Table 3.1:

    • UTT Surveying or Civil Engineering Technician’s Diploma (GPA of 2.8 and above);
    • BCC Surveying Technician’s Diploma (GPA of 3.0 and above).

  • OR
    Any other qualification that is considered by the Department, in addition to those listed in Regulation 3.1 (See Table 3.1 in the latest Undergraduate Handbook for the Faculty of Engineering: https://sta.uwi.edu/faculty-booklet-archive).

Career Opportunities: Land & Hydrographic Survey Industry; Consultancy; Geospatial Data Acquisition; Management and Analysis; Property Management; Academia

Website: http://sta.uwi.edu/eng/surveying/UndergraduateDegrees.asp

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