Geomatics

Geomatics addresses land information collection and management through field survey, photogrammetry, remote sensing, satellite positioning and other techniques. Spatial information collected is then integrated into digital land or geographic information systems and made suitable for use and analysis.

Overview

Geomatics students learn how the Earth is measured, how Earth-based data are analyzed and how these data are integrated into forms and systems that people can use. Students gain hands-on experience working with field equipment and in high tech classrooms. Present land values, rates of urban development and environmental concerns require a broadly educated person to develop, manage and apply land information. Surveyors and mappers, the practicing component of geomatics, provide these professional services to society.

This major is also offered at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.,  the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center in Plant City, FL and at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka, FL.

This major is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Critical Tracking

To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.

Equivalent critical tracking courses as determined by the State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites may be used for transfer students.

Semester 1

• 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
• 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework for semesters 1-5
• Complete at least 1 of 7 critical-tracking courses (excluding labs): AEB 2014 or ECO 2023 or ECO 2013, AEC 3030C or SPC 2608, COP 2800 or adviser-approved course in computer programming, MAC 2311, PHY 2053/2053L, PHY 2054/2054L and
  STA 2023

Semester 2

• Complete at least 2 additional critical-tracking courses (excluding labs)

Semester 3

• Complete at least 2 additional critical-tracking courses (excluding labs)

Semester 4

• Complete at least 2 additional critical-tracking courses (excluding labs)

Semester 5

• Complete all critical-tracking courses including labs

Recommended Semester Plan

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold. Students are required to complete HUM 2305 The Good Life (GE-H) in semester 1 or 2.

* The following courses may be used as substitutes:
MAC 1114 and MAC 2233 for MAC 2311
PHY 2004 and PHY 2004L for PHY 2053 and PHY 2053L
PHY 2005 and PHY 2005L for PHY 2054 and PHY 2054L
Placement tests and/or prerequisites may be required to access certain courses.
Non-specified general education (GE) courses may be selected from any approved course in the subject area. Selection of courses must consider satisfaction of the writing and math requirement and international studies and diversity requirements

Course availability may necessitate departure from this course sequence. Except for certain courses where sequence is critical (i.e., physics 1 and 2), successful completion is more important than the sequence in which the courses are taken.

** A minimum grade of C is required for all SUR courses below marked with two asterisks.