The course provides an overview of the basic skills of a manager and applies these skills through a series of projects and case studies. It examines the evolution of management and the organizational culture and environment. It also teaches the decision-making skills and the skills involved in planning, organizing, leading and controlling, including planning and facilitating change, teamwork, applying motivational techniques and effective communication.

Topics covered include fundamental concepts, terminology, and technologies associated with GIS/LIS; applications of GIS/LIS, the multi-purpose cadastre; data modelling, concepts of file and database systems, spatial data models, architecture of GIS software, methods of data collection and input, manipulation and analysis; data quality, spatial data management, and organizational issues.

This course is an introduction to database systems used in the Geomatics Industry. Topics will include database and GIS terminology. Database systems will be compared e.g. RDBMS, ODBMS and RDBMS. Data modelling: conceptual, logical and physical and data normalization. Finally, SQL and data integrity constraints will be covered Prerequisites: SURV 4478

Students are introduced to concepts of land use and land ownership under English common law and are practically engaged in researching and interpreting legislation and case law. This course also explores the role of the land surveyor and the contribution of the surveying profession to land development. Students must have Internet access and email. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Land Surveying.

This course introduces the student to the topic of geodetic positioning. Topics covered include fundamental geodetic concepts, coordinate systems and coordinate transformations, the Earth's gravity field, vertical datums, geoid models and height systems, horizontal geodetic datums, reference systems and reference frames, datum and coordinate system transformations, direct and inverse computations on a sphere, an ellipsoid and in three-dimensions, and an introduction to space based positioning techniques. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a 2 year Geomatics Diploma Program or Equivalencies approval from Program Head

Develops advanced skills in critical analysis, close reading and composition through lectures, discussion and group activities in which students analyze and evaluate materials from various disciplines. Readings might come from professional journals, reports, newspapers, magazines and literature. Multimedia such as video, music and the Internet may also be included. Prerequisite: BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of university/college composition.

Presents the influential concepts of both micro and macroeconomics and, in a student-based learning environment, assists you in applying these notions to your career. A professional economist will work with you in discovering the laws of supply and demand, consumer decision-making, producer profit maximization, competition and monopoly regulation in microeconomics. Use of fiscal, monetary and exchange rate policy to influence unemployment, inflation and economic growth is also covered. Familiarization with spreadsheets is strongly recommended for those intending to register in the Internet delivery section.

Helps students prepare for a geomatics project. The student's primary task is to find an industry sponsor and topic. Students will review literature on the project topic, practice technical presentation skills, use project management software, and write a project proposal.

This course aims to give students a solid grounding in planning, so that students are able by the end of this course to make land use decisions, understand development constraints and opportunities, be familiar with the role of government in the planning process, and work through development scenarios.

This course examines the GIS architectures implemented by today's GIS vendors. Spatial database topics such as: storage, relationships and integrity constraints, data modelling (UML and extended E-R) will be covered. The course will discuss SDLC, OLTP, OLAP, DW, data mining, data marts, universal servers, metadata standards and the OpenGIS Consortium. Prerequisites: GEOM 7132

This course starts with a review of different GPS operation modes, which include static, rapid static, stop-go, kinematic, kinematic on-the-fly, realtime and non-realtime; and GPS data processing procedure. It will then continue with other major topics such as high precision GPS positioning including inter-mixing different GPS antenna types, mixing RINEX data, using Precise Ephemeris, utilizing RTCM messages and NMEA strings; GPS datums and reference frames. The chapter on Network Adjustment will analysis network adjustment using satellite-based baseline data. Detailed GPS data processing techniques and ambiguity resolution will be studied, as well as different GPS reference station networks in North America and GPS applications. The course will conclude on the study of other satellite navigation techniques such as Transit Doppler, GLONASS and Galileo. Prerequisites: GEOM 7362

Fosters abilities and values required for ethical decision making at work. Develops skills in logical analysis, a working knowledge of moral principles and theories, and the ability to diagnose and resolve moral disagreements commonly found at work. Examines and applies moral principles to historically famous cases in manufacturing, human resources, management, engineering, health care, and computing. Prerequisite: BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of university/college composition.

Presents a practical study of Canadian business law, including the legal and administrative systems, torts, contracts, sale of goods and consumer protection, secured transactions, employment, agency and business organizations. Participation in this course, taught by lawyers, prepares you to recognize and feel comfortable with the legal aspects of doing business.

This course has 2 components. The major part deals with problematic GPS data and troubleshooting. This includes pre-processing preparation such as selection and understanding of base station coordinates and datums, baseline processing parameters and techniques, detailed logfile inspection and troubleshooting. The second part is devoted to provide students with the skills to manage a satellite positioning project, including the abilities to plan, estimate the cost of and execute surveys, to meet a predefined set of survey specifications (accuracy requirements, area of interests, etc). Prerequisites: GEOM 8162

The course starts with a review of observation errors and modelling, confidence level and error probability of statistical decisions (significance level, power of test, type I and type II errors), and random error propagation and pre-analysis of survey observations. Then it covers the formulation and derivation of different cases of least squares adjustments, such as parametric, conditional and combined mathematical models; the adjustment of control networks, including the measures of quality, elimination of orientation parameters, sequential adjustments, distorted mathematical models, and elimination of blunders by global and local tests; problem of reliability and sensitivity; problem of datum, including datum transformations; and the adjustment with weighted parameters. The course ends with an introduction to filtering and prediction. Prerequisites: Successful completion of a 2 year Geomatics Diploma Program including MATH 2511, MATH 3511 and MATH 4511 or equivalent approved from Program Head.

Introduction to precision survey equipment, including their calibration and operation; precision, accuracy standards and specifications for field procedures for precision horizontal and vertical control surveys (including precision GPS surveys); error analysis of survey measurements (angle, distance and height difference); pre-analysis and design of survey projects; application of optical and electromagnetic measuring principles and techniques; computation of three-dimensional coordinates and coordinate changes by intersection methods, scale bar on target methods, and laser scanner methods; application of photogrammetric methods in precision survey; introduction to deformation and underground surveys (including tunnelling and mine surveys) and analyses, including azimuth determination. Prerequisites: GEOM 7362 and 70% minimum in SURV 4663 or GEOM 8353* (*taken concurrently) or approved equivalencies by Program Head.

Examines current satellite image acquisition systems, image display and enhancement, image geocoding and image classification and remote sensing applications in GIS. Digital image processing and analysis techniques are studied in theory and in practice using digital image processing software.

From ancient Greek myth to modern science fiction, Western culture's depictions of the power of technology have shaped our contemporary views. By analysing selected works of literature, film, TV and Internet sites from different historical periods, students will explore continuities and changes in depictions of technology and its transformative powers. Prerequisite: BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of university/college composition.

This course presents a broad range of techniques and products currently used in the field of digital mapping. It provides training in the application of photogrammetry with an emphasis on project planning and management. The topics covered include mapping project design; digital data capture, editing, and terrain modeling; cartographic presentation; orthophoto production; project planning and management. Prerequisites: SURV 3368

Participants will undertake a major independent project in a selected area of Geomatics technology, in consultation with industry sponsors and faculty advisors. Participants will solve technical problems, demonstrate thorough knowledge of the project topic, and present the project results by writing a technical report and making an oral presentation. Prerequisites: GEOM 7230

This course provides an understanding of hydrographic surveying in sufficient depth to enable the student to plan, carry out, and evaluate proposals for such a survey. Topics include Canadian legislation, oceanography and marine geosciences, marine positioning, depth determination using echo-sounders and multi-beam systems, side-scan sonar, some non-acoustic depth determination techniques, tides, hydrographic charts, data management, hydrographic survey specifications and project management. Prerequisites: GEOM 7362, GEOM 8162*(*taken concurrently), GEOM 8353 or equivalent approved by Program Head

This course examines the relationship between land surveying and law and how laws affect the land surveying profession. Topics include; the Canadian legal system (statute, criminal, common & civil law), Real Property law (interests in land, land registry & title systems, integration and georeferencing), Boundary Law (creation, retracement & re-establishment of boundaries, bornage, hierarchy of evidence, jurisdictional boundaries including maritime zones, offshore boundaries and the law of the sea), Natural Boundaries (emphasis on water boundaries, accretion, avulsion, erosion, navigability) Professional Practice (function of Canadian Board of Examiners, jurisdictional associations, code of ethics, professional standards, negligence, disciplinary process). Prerequisites: GEOM 7330

This course will explore the interrelationship between technology and society. The course will focus on how societal forces shape and are shaped by the meanings, development, spread, and uses of technology. Concepts, perspectives, and arguments from the social sciences and humanities will be studied and applied to analyze connections between society and technology. Prerequisite: BCIT ENGL 1177, or 6 credits BCIT Communication at 1100-level or above, or 3 credits of university/college composition.