X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Environmental Geomatics (Co-op) (EG:C)
Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences
This program provides opportunities for study of the processes and properties of the biophysical environment and a core foundation in the analytical techniques (i.e. Geographical Information Science and Remote Sensing) used for their interpretation, analysis and presentation.
Program Requirements
The Co-op program in Environmental Geomatics is a five year program, including four work terms. Students must complete a Fall, Winter and Summer work term and must follow the academic work schedule as outlined below (also found on the Co-operative Education website: https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/). Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to adjusting this schedule.
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Semester 1 | Academic Semester 2 | Off |
| 2 | Academic Semester 3
COOP*1100 |
Academic Semester 4 |
COOP*1000 Work Term I |
| 3 | Academic Semester 5 | COOP*2000 Work Term II | Academic Semester 6 |
| 4 | COOP*3000 Work Term III | COOP*4000 Work Term IV | Off |
| 5 | Academic Semester 7 | Academic Semester 8 | N/A |
To be eligible to continue in the Co-op program, students must meet a minimum 70% cumulative average requirement after second semester, as well as meet all work term requirements. Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to work term performance grading, work term report grading and program completion requirements.
For additional program information students should consult with their Co-op Co-ordinator and Co-op Faculty Advisor, listed on the Co-operative Education web site.
Credit Summary (21.50 Total Credits)*
4.50 - First year science credits
9.00 - Required science courses semesters 3 – 8
1.00 - Required social science courses semesters 3 – 8
2.50 - Approved Science electives
1.00 - Liberal Education electives
2.00 - Free electives - any approved elective for B.Sc. students.
1.50 - Co-op Work Terms
Of the total credits required, students are required to complete 16.00 credits in science of which 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level and an additional 4.00 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Note: A minimum of three Co-op work terms including a Summer, Fall, and Winter are necessary to complete the Co-op requirement. *A fourth Co-op work term is optional and if completed, the total number of credits will equal 22.00.
The recommended program sequence is outlined below.
Major (Honours Program)
Semester 1 - Fall
| BIOL*1070 | [0.50] | Discovering Biodiversity | ||||||
| CHEM*1040 | [0.50] | General Chemistry I | ||||||
| GEOG*1350 | [0.50] | Earth: Hazards and Global Change | ||||||
| PHYS*1080 | [0.50] | Physics for Life Sciences | ||||||
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| Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule of studies available at: https://www.uoguelph.ca/bsc/revised_SS | ||||||||
Semester 2 - Winter
Semester 3 - Fall
Semester 4 - Winter
| GEOG*2110 | [0.50] | Climate and the Biophysical Environment | ||||||||||||
| GEOG*2210 | [0.50] | Environment and Resources | ||||||||||||
| GEOG*3420 | [0.50] | Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||||||||||||
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| 0.50 approved Science electives | ||||||||||||||
Summer Semester
| COOP*1000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term I |
Semester 5 - Fall
Winter Semester
| COOP*2000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term II |
Semester 6 - Summer
Fall Semester
| COOP*3000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term III |
Winter Semester
| COOP*4000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term IV |
Semester 7 - Fall
| GEOG*4110 | [1.00] | Environmental Systems Analysis |
| 1.50 electives, at least 1.00 from approved Science electives | ||