该高级文凭课程旨在补充现有的自然科学大学学位，地理学文凭或以前的地理学相关经验。该计划为地理学以及有效的勘探，管理和监测海洋和沿海环境奠定了坚实的基础。在此领域中，您将综合大地测量技能应用到沿海测绘和航海制图，近海建设和资源勘探，沿海地区管理，栖息地测绘和环境科学中。您还将获得GPS定位和水文测量，地理信息系统（GIS），自然海洋学，遥感，制图学以及地理空间数据分析和表示所需的应用程序的技能，因为它们适用于海洋和沿海活动。作为海洋环境中的Geomatics专家，您可以帮助石油和天然气公司确定在何处以及如何
Process, analyze and interpret data captured in the terrestrial, marine and coastal environments.<br><br>In this graduate certificate program you:<br>Operate specialized acoustic mapping equipment, such multibeam echosounders and side-scan sonars, to acquire bathymetric data and detect anomalies on the seafloor<br>Install sensors on a survey vessel, configure devices and interface hardware with acquisition and navigation software<br>Manage a project from reconnaissance and planning to data acquisition and presentation of the final product<br>Set up and operate oceanographic equipment, such as tide gauges, current meters and speed of sound sensors<br>Collect three-dimensional data using the latest positioning technologies, such as Total Stations, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), commonly known as global positioning systems or GPS, and LiDAR scanners<br>Present geospatial data by generating 3D digital models using the latest geographic information systems (GIS) and computer-aided drafting (CAD) software<br>This program is offered at the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS), Canada's largest geomatics-focused learning environment, and prepares you for a career in the global geomatics sector.<br>Career options<br>Travel the world and generally receive above average salary.<br>Work as an online surveyor, navigator/surveyor, data processor, data analyst, GIS analyst, CAD operator or land surveyor on geoscience and construction projects.<br>Be employed by federal hydrographic mapping agencies, ocean and seabed research organizations, environmental monitoring companies, offshore construction and engineering firms, land and construction survey companies and other private surveying and engineering firms and public sector organizations.<br>Graduates are involved in numerous activities related to coastal and offshore projects, including:<br>Performing bathymetric surveys and creating nautical charts<br>Assisting engineering companies determine the feasibility and routing of offshore cables and pipelines<br>Seabed investigations for, and installation of, offshore windmills<br>Navigating vessels for offshore construction activities, such as bridges and platforms<br>Assisting with the positioning of remotely operated vehicles, autonomous underwater vehicles and unmanned surface vehicles for seabed mapping and geophysical investigations<br>Providing survey services for mapping the coastal areas for erosion and environmental applications