{"id":87,"date":"2019-07-29T21:40:47","date_gmt":"2019-07-29T21:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/doas\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2024-10-09T13:53:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T18:53:07","slug":"geomatics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/engineering\/geomatics\/","title":{"rendered":"Geomatics"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Looking for a cutting-edge and fast-growing profession with tons of high-paying job opportunities?<\/strong> Consider the field of surveying, made possible by today’s high-tech instruments, software and drones. At Nicholls State University, our geomatics program integrates traditional mapping and land surveying with advanced geographical technologies like GPS and laser scanning, giving students a competitive edge in the job market.<\/p>

If you enjoy working with technology, video games, and puzzles, our geomatics program is perfect for you. It’s the only one of its kind in Louisiana, offering a unique and valuable skill set. Don’t miss out on the chance to launch a fulfilling career in a growing field.<\/p>

The geomatics program educates students in the way landform and spatial data are measured, recorded, processed, stored, retrieved and shared by the use of conventional methods and new technologies in geographic information systems, land information systems and global positioning systems. The program also prepares students to face the increasing demands by society for more data with increasingly higher standards of accuracy.<\/p>

Traditional courses, distance learning technologies and internships maximize educational opportunities for both traditional and nontraditional students. Classes for the\u00a0Professional Land Surveyor Certification<\/strong>\u00a0have been incorporated into the geomatics program.<\/p>

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With today\u2019s high-tech instuments and software, mapping has become a fast-growing, cutting-edge profession with tons of new high-paying job opportunities. The Nicholls geomatics program offers students a competitive advantage by integrating traditional mapping and land surveying with sophisticated geographical technologies such as GPS and laser scanning. Ideal for people who enjoy technology, video games and puzzles, our geomatics program is the only one of its kind in Louisiana.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\" Geomatics gives you the opportunity to solve problems and design things that really matter, things that make the world a better place.\"<\/div>
\u2013 James Reeves, Major: GEOMATICS<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"The Geomatics program provides a rigorous curriculum that opens great opportunities to explore multiple areas of Surveying and to grow academically, professionally, and personally. I have been offered multiple opportunities for employment, volunteer outreach, and advancement of skills through hands on and advanced courses. Additionally, the curriculum is built on the idea of fundamentals, professionalism and has stressed the importance of being able to work alongside various licensed land surveyors in hopes of also becoming licensed in the future. It is the people that I have met in this program that have made it such a valuable experience and that pushed me to succeed. The one-on one advice and mentorship from the professors has allowed me to establish a strong relationship that no other University could offer! \"<\/div>
Bethany Ekiss, Major: GEOMATICS<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"Studying Geomatics has been a great decision. It has given me the opportunity to learn about cutting edge emerging technologies and how to apply practical knowledge to the world. Everything you learn in the math and science of Geomatics has applications in solving real world problems. Geomatics is a passionate challenge of pushing your abilities to create solutions to intricate technical problems. \"<\/div>
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Nature of Program:<\/b> The Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Geomatics is designed to offer college level preparation for recent high school graduates and for those already working in the field of land surveying to meet the educational requirements for registration as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Louisiana.\u00a0 The program is based on standards necessary to attain accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).<\/p>

Definition of Geomatics:<\/b> \u201cGeomatics\u201d is the new name rapidly becoming synonymous world wide with the term \u201cSurveying\u201d.\u00a0 Surveying has traditionally been defined as \u201cthe science, art, and technology of determining, or of establishing, the relative positions of points above, on, near, or beneath the earth\u2019s surface.\u201d\u00a0 Geomatics includes the traditional surveying definition along with surveying\u2019s steadily increased importance with the development of new technologies and the growing demand for a variety of spatially related types of information, particularly in measuringand monitoring our environment.\u00a0 Increasingly critical are areas of expanding populations, appreciating land values, dwindling natural resources, and the continuing stressing of the quality of our land, water and air from human activities.<\/p>

Objectives of the Program:<\/b>\u00a0 The Geomatics Program will provide education in the way land form and spatial data are measured, recorded, processed, stored, retrieved and shared by the use of conventional methods and new technologies in Global Positioning Systems, Land Information Systems and Geographic Information Systems, and will align with the increasing demands by society for more data with increasing higher standards of accuracy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Geomatics Program graduates will demonstrate:<\/strong><\/p>

  1. Comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental principles of Geomatics and Land Surveying.<\/li>
  2. Proficiency in the practice of surveying and related mapping disciplines.<\/li>
  3. Preparedness for graduate or advanced technical education.<\/li>
  4. Readiness for professional employment in Geomatics and Land Surveying.<\/li>
  5. Understanding and appreciation of how local experience translates to societal and global needs.<\/li>
  6. Commitment to lifelong learning and professional and leadership developments.<\/li><\/ol>

    Student Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>

    1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and\/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline<\/li>
    2. An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.\u00a0<\/li>
    3. An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.<\/li>
    4. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.<\/li>
    5. An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and\/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.<\/li>
    6. An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>

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      The Geomatics Program addresses the needs of the Louisiana State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, and the Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors.<\/p>

      The use of traditional course scheduling, distance learning technologies, on-site course offerings, and internships will maximize educational opportunities for both the traditional and nontraditional students.\u00a0 ABET accreditation requirements insure that sufficient faculty and facilities will be available so that courses can be offered in a timely manner.\u00a0 Professional accreditation will enhance graduate credentials enabling them to find employment in a variety of professional areas both in state and nationally.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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      The geomatics program educates students in the way landform and spatial data are measured, recorded, processed, stored, retrieved and shared by the use of conventional methods and new technologies in geographic information systems, land information systems and global positioning systems. The program also prepares students to face the increasing demands by society for more data with increasingly higher standards of accuracy.<\/p>

      Traditional courses, distance learning technologies and internships maximize educational opportunities for both traditional and nontraditional students. Classes for the Professional Land Surveyor Certification<\/strong> have been incorporated into the geomatics program.<\/p>

      Students graduating from the Nicholls geomatics program:<\/p>