Geomatics
Geomatic engineering is the study of the science and technologies of 3D measurement, mapping and visualisation. It is one of the fastest growing IT industries in the world today. This course provides the opportunity to acquire skills in modern, sophisticated technologies such as the global positioning system (GPS), three dimensional computer visualisations, geographic information systems (GIS), surveying, and satellite and photographic image processing.
These courses are available to students pursuing a career in geomatics:
- Bachelor of Science with a major in Geomatics
- Bachelor of Environments with a major in Geomatics
Followed by the two-year Master of Engineering (Geomatics)
All options qualify you to be a geomatic engineer and lead to professional accreditation.
Careers
The field of employment for geomatic engineers is very diverse. Many join organisations that operate on a broader front in geomatic engineering including land and resource management, environmental remote sensing, surveys for engineering construction, surveys to detect structural deformation and hydrographic surveys for dredging operations.
Sample course plan Bachelor of Science (Geomatics)*
| Year 1 | Sem 1 | Informatics 1 | Calculus 2 | Science Elective | Managing People and Organisations A (Breadth) |
| Sem 2 | Informatics 2 | Linear Algebra | Science Elective | Business and Economy in South East Asia (Breadth) | |
| Year 2 | Sem 1 | Applications of GIS | Science Elective | Science Elective | Psychology, Mind Brain & behaviour (Breadth) |
| Sem 2 | Surveying & Mapping | Residential Surveying | Science Elective | Ecological History of humanity (Breadth) | |
| Year 3 | Sem 1 | Data Analysis 1 | Introduction to Imaging | Science Elective | Development Psychology (Breadth) |
| Sem 2 | Integrated Spatial Systems | Computational Methods in Geomatics | Science Elective | Personal & Social Development (Breadth) |
Followed by a two-year Master of Geomatics
* This sample is provided as a guide only. Subject availability will vary from year to year and there is no guarantee that the listed subjects will be available in future years. Students who have not completed VCE Specialist Mathematics should seek advice from a Course Adviser as to which mathematics to undertake.
Further information
- Admissions/how to apply
- Engineering Future Students - Frequently Asked Questions
- University of Melbourne Future students: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au