BGeomE: Bachelor of Geomatics
Geomatics uses 21st century technologies for measurement, management, presentation and analysis of earth-based (spatial) data. This data comes from many sources including earth-orbiting satellites, air and sea-borne sensors and ground-based instruments. It is processed and manipulated with state-of-the-art information technology, computer software and hardware. It encompasses areas such as computerised mapping, satellite remote-sensing for environmental monitoring and precise positioning and navigation using the satellites of the Global Positioning System.
Career opportunities
Geomatics is a broad discipline. Some graduates join companies specialising in land management and development and become registered surveyors-the only people to perform surveys for land titles. Many join organisations that operate on a broader front in Geomatics, working in areas including land and resource management, environmental remote sensing, surveying for engineering construction, surveying to detect structural deformation and hydrographic surveying for dredging operations. Graduates with an interest in geographical information systems have found employment with corporations with an interest in mapping and/or management of urban engineering facilities, cultural resources or fleet control.
Study areas
The Bachelor of Geomatics is divided into six streams of study:
- Measurement science
- Computer information science
- Spatial information technology
- Basic science
- Land and environmental resource management
- Professional development
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Geomatics is a professional degree, that is, graduates can obtain professional recognition by joining the Institution of Surveyors, Australia and the Institution of Engineers, Australia. These institutions will only accredit courses if certain subjects are studied, therefore Geomatics courses have compulsory subjects at each year level.
Further information:
- University handbook entry for: 445-EG Bachelor of Geomatics