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.
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.
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.
The application process can be completed at: https://sta.uwi.edu/admissions/undergrad/how_to_apply.asp
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 |
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 |
Graduates enjoy employment in private practices, housing associations, construction and property management firms, real estate agencies, as well as in the public sector.