Dr. Balaji Ramachandran

Welcome to the Department of Applied Sciences, a department administering unique programs in two technological areas in efforts to meet local, state and national needs. Geomatics, and petroleum services are Louisiana one of a kind programs offered here at Nicholls.

Geomatics is the science of surveying and mapping. Geomatics professionals are land surveyors, construction surveyors, mappers and planners, the core of what is needed to rebuild New Orleans and coastal Louisiana. Students train on the latest state-of-the-art instruments and are instructed by highly qualified faculty.

The Geomatics Program is accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC) of ABET
111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700.

The Petroleum Services programs are specifically designed to meet oil industry needs in operational management and Safety Technology. It is the only known program of its kind, uniquely scheduling courses to meet the need of the 7-days-on, 7-days-off and the 14-days-on, 14-days-off oilfield shift workers. Graduates are elevated to management positions in safety, drilling operations and production operations, or they are employed in the service and supply component of the petroleum industry.

The Petroleum Services and Safety Technology programs are accredited by The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
1390 Eisenhower Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, telephone: (734)677-0720

Additional information can be accessed by clicking on the program index on the right. Contact the department to schedule an appointment for a personal visit.

Department of Applied Sciences