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Geographic Information Systems Technology Curriculum Validation – Program Renewal Final Report June 2004 Submitted to: Robert Friesen, Chair, Civil/CAD Technology Submitted by: Robert Zakaluk, Curriculum Validation Facilitator, Civil/CAD Technology Robert Richard, Curriculum Consultant, Program & Curriculum Development

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Geographic Information Systems Technology

Curriculum Validation – Program Renewal

Final Report

June 2004 Submitted to: Robert Friesen, Chair, Civil/CAD Technology Submitted by: Robert Zakaluk, Curriculum Validation Facilitator, Civil/CAD Technology Robert Richard, Curriculum Consultant, Program & Curriculum Development

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Acknowledgements The Geographic Information Systems Technology program at Red River College wishes to express its appreciation for the support and commitment shown throughout this Curriculum Validation - Program Renewal process by the following:

Representatives from the community: Neel Chooniedass Atlis Geomatics Rob Gerry Manitoba Hydro Suzanne Houlind Dept. of National Defense Mark Hadfield UMA Engineering Greg Keller Manitoba Industry, Mines, and Tourism Jarod Larter Wardrop Engineering Robert McMahon Manitoba Conservation – Forestry Branch Tom Naughten Parks Canada Mark Pacey Manitoba Industry, Mines, and Tourism Greg Ulicki City of Winnipeg Steve Warrington Manitoba Conservation – Forestry Branch

The Geographic Information Systems Technology Advisory Committee: Mark Brooker Atlis Geomatics Dr. Ed. Cloutis Dept. of Geography, U of W Rob Gerry Manitoba Hydro Roy Dixon Manitoba Natural Resources Henry Dyck Assoc. of MB Land Surveyors, MTS Communications George Gaeke CAD/CAM Solutions Rick Hayward Hayward and Associates Suzanne Houlind Dept. of National Defense Brian Kazmerik Ducks Unlimited Ron Lewis PFRA Tom Naughten Parks Canada

The Geographic Information Systems Technology faculty: Gaylen Eaton Instructor Drew Evans Instructor Bruce Goulsbra Instructor Mark Shymanski Instructor Robert Zakaluk Instructor

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Table of Contents

Introduction: ...................................................................................................... 1

Curriculum Validation – Program Renewal Deliverables:.................................. 1

Outcomes from the Deliverables:...................................................................... 2

1. Environmental Scan and Key Findings (Appendix A) ............................. 2

2. Industry Occupational Analysis (DACUM) Chart (Appendix B) .............. 4

3. Faculty Graduate Skills and Abilities Chart (Appendix C)....................... 5

4. Graduate Profile (Appendix D) ............................................................... 6

5. Graduate Focus Group Discussion (Appendix E)................................... 6

6. Program Renewal Plan (Appendix F) ..................................................... 6

7. 5-Yr Program Renewal Plan Timelines (Appendix G) ............................ 7

Conclusions: ..................................................................................................... 9

Appendix A - Environmental Scan and Key Findings...................................... 11

Appendix B – Industry Occupational Analysis (DACUM) Chart....................... 31

Appendix C – Graduate Skills and Abilities Chart ........................................... 37

Appendix D – Graduate Profile ....................................................................... 43

Appendix E – Graduate Focus Group Discussion........................................... 55

Appendix F – Program Renewal Plan ............................................................. 61

Appendix G – 5 -Year Program Renewal Plan Timelines ............................... 67

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Geographic Information Systems Technology

Curriculum Validation - Program Renewal Final Report

Introduction: The Curriculum Validation – Program Renewal for the Geographic Information Systems Technology program was carried out between October 2003 and March 2004. The purpose of the Curriculum Validation – Program Renewal process was to assess the current status of the program and to develop a 5 – year plan for program renewal. The Curriculum Validation – Program Renewal process utilizes a structured format that identifies the current status of industry expectations, a description and vision for a desired future state, and a plan for creating it. The process normally requires the completion of a series of seven activities that result in the deliverables outlined below. However, to address concerns over a pattern of low student and graduate satisfaction rates that had been reported for the program, the process followed for the GIS program included an additional activity - a focus group discussion with graduates from the program to clarify their dissatisfaction and to solicit suggestions for improvement.

Curriculum Validation – Program Renewal Deliverables: The Geographic Information Systems Technology program Curriculum Validation – Program Renewal process resulted in 8 interrelated deliverables:

1. Environmental Scan and Key Findings 2. Industry Occupational Analysis (DACUM) 3. Graduate Skills and Abilities Chart 4. Graduate Profile 5. Graduate Focus Group Discussion Summary 6. Program Renewal Plan 7. A 5-year Program Renewal Plan Timelines 8. Final Report

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Outcomes from the Deliverables:

1. Environmental Scan and Key Findings (Appendix A) The Environmental Scan provides the faculty and chair with information on similar programs offered in colleges across Canada. The Curriculum Validation Facilitator gathered information on similar programs and trends influencing their development and direction. The information was gathered through web sites, email and telephone contact. The following information was gathered:

• Name of institution, location, contact person • Size of program • Credential offered • Program features • Curriculum Model • Curriculum Content • Student Assessment • Current and Coming Challenges • Curriculum Renewal • Partnerships • Additional Information (Other and comments)

For the Geographic Information Systems Technology program Curriculum Validation – Program Renewal 8 programs were scanned. These included programs currently being delivered by:

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

College of New Caledonia

Niagara College

Nova Scotia Community College

Red River College (RRC)

Sir Sandford Fleming College

Southern Institute of Applied Technology (SAIT)

Key findings from the Environmental Scan Enrolment, retention, and attrition:

• Some academic programs require a GIS course or related work experience as part of the entrance requirement.

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• Nova Scotia Community College requires an undergraduate degree as part of the entrance requirement.

• Student enrolment varied from 18 to 51.

• Sir Sandford Fleming has two intakes a year

Delivery:

• Programs varied in length from 30 to 36 weeks.

• Red River College has the longest program at 36 weeks.

• Two of the programs offer some courses using internet technology.

• BCIT and SAIT award degrees in GIS. Technology: Software tools used in the academic programs are from software developers with high market penetration (e.g. ESRI, ERDAS, or PCI). Course Content / Curriculum: Curriculum content is similar throughout all the programs scanned and requires that graduates demonstrate competency in computer programming, GIS, database, remote sensing and cartography. Experiential Component: All academic programs, with the exception of Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) have an experiential component, requiring students to complete either a final capstone project or complete a co-op/internship placement. NSCC is currently reviewing implementation of a project component. NSCC does not have a co-op/internship placement due to a lack of industry in close proximity to the college. The College of New Caledonia’s project course is based on a group assignment (no more than 5 students per group). Student Assessment/Requirement for Graduation In general, students are assessed using a variety of techniques including: written tests, practical tests, assignments, presentations, group work, reports, and/or an oral review by the instructor. Completion of an experiential component is a requirement for graduation for 7 of the 8 programs that were scanned.

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Additional Challenges/Opportunities: The main challenge faced by colleges was keeping up with the rapid changes in GIS technology. The rapid changes to GIS technology require that the college programs:

1. maintain operating budgets that allow them to remain current with the technology used in industry, and

2. provide instructional staff with sufficient professional development opportunities to remain current with these new technologies.

Summary There is an emerging trend to offer Applied Degrees at the college level. BCIT offers both an Advanced Diploma program and Bachelor of Technology degree program. SAIT transformed their Advanced Diploma program into an Applied Degree program. The environmental scan has confirmed that RRC’s Geographic Information Systems Technology program’s curriculum content consisting of an experiential component and coursework either meets or exceeds what other colleges offer in similar programs across Canada.

2. Industry Occupational Analysis (DACUM) Chart (Appendix B) The DACUM occupational analysis is a familiar component of the curriculum development process at Red River College. Based on regional needs, the DACUM provided the program with a description of the skills required for a GIS technology practitioner. Included in this process is the identification of emerging and retiring trends for this occupation. The DACUM occupational analysis took place over two full days (September 24th and October 1st, 2003). A total of twelve people from government and industry participated in the DACUM occupational analysis. Participants were employed in a variety of areas that utilize GIS technology including forestry, geology, urban, national defense, hydro power generation, and national park management. Participants were asked to identify the major competencies required by entry-level GIS technology practitioner. At the end of the two days, the resulting DACUM occupational analysis chart identified 12 general areas of competencies broken down into 127 skills and abilities.

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The GIS technology occupational analysis identified several emerging and retiring trends.

Emerging Industry Trends: • Open non-proprietary standards for software, metadata standards and

data formats • Dissemination of geographic data over web-based platforms • Replacement of people with new software, methods and technologies • Introduction of computerized, digital stereo plotters for 3 dimensional

viewing and analysis • Increased potential for GIS analysis resulting from higher adoption rate

across a variety of non-resource based industries (e.g. business geographics)

• GIS technicians are now required to be programmers familiar with XML and other programming languages

• Increased demand for “near” real-time GIS applications • Recognition of GIS as a decision support tool • Sharing and changing copyrights on spatial data • Movement from spatial analysis to enterprise GIS and database

management

Retiring industry trends: • Analog or "pencil and paper" analysis • Digitizing tablets, drafting tables • Use of analytical machine • Simple digital line files without database information • Paper mapping archiving and libraries • Propriety database formats • Two dimensional data storage

3. Faculty Graduate Skills and Abilities Chart (Appendix C) The Faculty Graduate Skills and Abilities workshop was conducted to identify a composite graduate profile for all graduates of the GIS program. This workshop was held on November 26th, 2003 and involved all program faculty.

The outcome of this one-day workshop was a single, composite chart that outlines the graduate skills and abilities. The chart is an integration of: 1) the competencies identified in the DACUM occupational analysis chart, 2) the College Wide Learning Outcomes/Essential Employability Skills, and 3) any additional skills and abilities that are based on the faculty’s assessment of what would constitute realistic learning expectations of students in the program. This chart served as the basis for the development of program learning outcomes.

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4. Graduate Profile (Appendix D) The Graduate Profile was developed by converting the skills and abilities identified in the Graduate Skills and Abilities Chart into learning outcomes expected of graduates in the program. The learning outcomes were written by the Curriculum Validation Facilitator and a Curriculum Consultant in consultation with the program faculty and the department Chair. This draft Graduate Profile was then vetted by the entire faculty before finalizing. The Graduate Profile is an outline for the development of curriculum and serves as a baseline to measure student learning.

5. Graduate Focus Group Discussion (Appendix E) The Graduate Focus Group Discussion was facilitated by Program and Curriculum Development staff on November 12, 2003. Eight former students who graduated from the program between 1999 and 2003 participated in the discussion. The Focus Group questions were developed by the Curriculum Consultant in collaboration with the department Chair and the Dean of the division. The questions that were asked of the graduates attempted to:

1. learn more about the academic goals and employment aspirations of students enrolling in the program, and

2. solicit suggestions on how to improve student and graduate satisfaction with the program.

The summary of the graduate responses to the questions does not include those comments made on the quality of instruction that could identify an individual instructor. However, these comments were given to the Dean and program Chair and will assist in the development of appropriate strategies to address the student and graduate dissatisfaction with instructor issue as part of the program renewal plan.

6. Program Renewal Plan (Appendix F) The program renewal plan is the result of translating the preceding 5 deliverables into a coherent plan for the renewal of the program. For the Geographic Information Systems Technology program Curriculum Validation – Program Renewal, a half-day workshop was held with faculty, the Chair, and an Advisory Committee representative to identify a program vision and goals for program renewal. Utilizing results of the vision and goals workshop, the Curriculum Consultant in collaboration with the Curriculum Validation Facilitator and program Chair created a final vision statement along with six goals that will guide the program renewal process over the next five years.

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These goals are:

1. Student and Graduate Satisfaction • Ensure that students and graduates are satisfied with all aspects of the

teaching – learning process.

2. Partnership involvement • Strengthen existing partnerships with industry, government and other

groups to ensure that the program graduates continue to meet current and future industry requirements.

3. Curriculum

• Deliver a comprehensive and up-to-date advanced diploma program that will appeal to technologists and persons holding other post-secondary qualifications.

4. Program marketing

• Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy to ensure that the program maintains a positive image and high profile in Manitoba and beyond.

5. Laptop delivery

• Use laptops in the delivery of the program.

6. Co-Operative Education component • Adopt the Co-operative education delivery model as an integral part of

the renewal of the GIS program.

7. Applied degree option • Asses the viability of offering an applied degree option (Subject to

COPSE approval for the College to award Applied Degrees).

8. Resources • Ensure that the facilities, staffing and other resources that are available

to the program are sufficient to achieve its vision.

7. 5-Yr Program Renewal Plan Timelines (Appendix G) The Program Renewal Plan will serve as the basis for the improvement of the Geographic Information Systems Technology program. The Department Chair, faculty, and Advisory Committee are committed to renewing the program over the next 5-year period.

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Nine tasks were identified for completion by the end of 2009. 1. Increase student/graduate satisfaction with the program (March/04 –

June/09) Steps will be taken to raise student/graduate satisfaction. An intervention plan will be developed to manage the existing student dissatisfaction issue. The information provided by the Mid-Program Student Feedback of Instructors, the Student Evaluations of the Program, and the Student Evaluations of Instructors surveys will be used by the Chair to provide direction for ongoing staff development. 2. Increase partner involvement (May/04 – June/09) Partnerships are a critical success factor for the Geographic Information Systems Technology program. As a result, expanding the number of partners across a variety of industries that utilize GIS technology will be significant to the future success of the program. In addition, involving current and future partners through groups such as the Advisory Committee and Curriculum Committee will be undertaken. 3. Renew the curriculum (May/04 – June/09) Curriculum content will be evaluated against the learning outcomes expected of all program graduates to ensure that the program meets all learning requirements. Course outlines will be updated on an as needed basis. Steps will be taken to ensure that all course outlines meet the RRC standard format. A curriculum committee composed of faculty and industry will be formed to ensure that the Geographic Information Systems Technology program maintains pace with technological changes in industry. 4. Market the program (July/04 – June/09) To increase student enrolment would require that more potential students become aware of the program and take an interest in applying. The program is currently promoted through the College’s website and through “word of mouth.” There is a need to develop and implement more effective strategies to market the program to industry and potential students. 5. Develop a comprehensive website (July/04 – June/05) Improvements to the program’s website will be made to assist current and prospective students gain a clearer understanding of the program.

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Introduce laptop delivery (July/04 – July/07) The introduction of laptop delivery is based on feedback from program graduates. Graduates requested more independence from the computing lab. 6. Adopt the Co-op Education delivery model (July/05 – July/07) Based on the environmental scan of other colleges across Canada, a work experience component will be considered as part of the delivery model. The Chair will seek SAC approval if a co-op education delivery model is found to be suitable. If approved by SAC, the current delivery model will be converted to 8- week blocks to coincide with the Civil/CAD Technology programs schedule. 7. Assess the viability of offering an applied degree option (July/07 – May/09) (Subject to COPSE approval for the College to award Applied Degrees) The trend in Canada to grant degrees in GIS at the college level and the renewal plan calls for an analysis to assess the feasibility of offering an Applied Degree option. Findings on both student and industry demand for an Applied Degree would be included as part of a submission to SAC for approval. 8. Resources (May/04 – June/09) Resources will be managed to provide appropriate equipment, classroom and lab space. Faculty will be provided with sufficient and ongoing professional development opportunities. The program will liaise with the Library to ensure that the students have access to sufficient resources to be successful learners.

Conclusions: The Curriculum Validation - Program Renewal process has provided a benchmark against which the renewal of the Geographic Information Systems Technology program can be tracked and measured. The program renewal goals that were identified will ensure that the program is recognized as a leader in the provision of training that prepares graduates for a variety of career opportunities in industry. The program renewal plan will serve to guide the Chair with the assignment of resources to accomplish the renewal goals within a 5-year timeframe.

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Appendix A - Environmental Scan and Key Findings

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RR

ICU

LU

M C

ON

TEN

T

Bri

tish

Co

lum

bia

In

stit

ute

of

Tech

no

log

y

Geo

mati

cs/

GIS

Bach

elo

r o

f Tech

no

log

y P

rog

ram

3700 W

illin

gdon A

venue,

Burn

aby,

British

Colu

mbia

, Can

ada,

V5G

3H

2

Web

site

: htt

p:/

/ww

w.c

onst

ruct

ion.b

cit.

ca/

deg

rees

/geo

gis

/

Conta

ct p

erso

n:

Mar

yann N

ewm

eyer

, Pr

ogra

m A

ssis

tant,

G

eom

atics

/GIS

Bac

hel

or

of

Tec

hnolo

gy

Progam

Phone:

604-4

51-7

001

Fax:

Em

ail:

m

arya

nn_new

mey

er@

bci

t.ca

Num

ber

of

facu

lty:

5 a

nd o

ne

per

son h

alf t

ime

from

anoth

er

dep

artm

ent.

N

um

ber

of

studen

ts:

6 f

ull

tim

e

Bac

hel

or

of

Tec

hnolo

gy

in

Geo

matics

M

ajor

in e

ither

Surv

ey/M

appin

g o

r G

IS

Length

: 2

Ter

ms

- 1

5 w

eeks

ea

ch.

Rem

ainin

g c

ours

ework

ta

ken p

art-

tim

e Entr

ance

req

uirem

ents

: A

reco

gniz

ed D

iplo

ma

of

Tec

hnolo

gy,

or

equiv

ale

nt,

in a

n

engin

eering o

r sc

ience

dis

ciplin

e,

or

a re

late

d f

ield

or

a deg

ree

in

Engin

eering,

Sci

ence

, Applie

d

Sci

ence

or

rela

ted f

ield

.

Sel

ection P

roce

ss:

Applic

ants

subm

it a

res

um

e and

a le

tter

of

inte

nt

expla

inin

g t

hei

r re

asons

for

wan

ting t

o t

ake

the

pro

gra

m.

Gra

duat

ion r

equirem

ents

:

Com

ple

tion o

f co

urs

ework

and 2

ye

ars

work

exp

erie

nce

.

Lear

nin

g o

utc

om

es v

s.

inst

ruct

ional obje

ctiv

es

vs.

com

pet

ency

base

d:

Le

arnin

g o

utc

om

es

bas

ed inst

ruct

ion

Exp

erie

ntial co

mponen

t:

2 y

ears

work

exp

erie

nce

U

niq

ue

del

iver

y fe

ature

s:

Web

CT

Som

e dis

tance

ed.

Cours

e Title

s Fu

ll Tim

e Pro

gra

m (

Surv

ey/M

appin

g o

ption)

Level

7 F

all

Term

– 1

5 w

ks

Spat

ial D

atab

ase

Sys

tem

1

Sat

ellit

e Po

sitionin

g 1

Cad

astr

al Surv

eys

and L

and R

egis

trat

ion S

yste

ms

Geo

des

y 2

Fundam

enta

ls o

f G

IS

Rem

ote

Sen

sing

Level 8

Win

ter

Term

– 1

5 w

ks

Proje

ct P

lannin

g

Adva

nce

d D

igital

Map

pin

g

Land U

se P

lannin

g

Spat

ial D

atab

ase

Sys

tem

2

Sat

ellit

e Po

sitionin

g 2

H

ydro

gra

phic

and O

ceanogra

phic

Surv

eyin

g

Surv

ey L

aw

Adva

nce

d T

opic

s in

Adju

stm

ents

and S

tatist

ical

Tes

ting

Part

Tim

e Pr

ogra

m

Man

dat

ory

M

anag

emen

t Ski

lls a

nd A

pplic

atio

ns

Critica

l Rea

din

g a

nd W

riting

Applie

d E

thic

s G

eom

atics

Pro

ject

s Sugges

ted e

lect

ives

Busi

nes

s La

w

Eco

nom

ics

Engin

eering,

Tec

hnolo

gy

and M

anag

emen

t Pr

inci

ple

s of

Finan

ce

The

Med

ia:

New

s M

aker

s an

d C

ulture

Shap

ers

The

Soci

al Fo

undations

of

Can

ada

Full

Tim

e Pro

gra

m (

GIS

option)

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Bri

tish

Co

lum

bia

In

stit

ute

of

Tech

no

log

y

Geo

mati

cs/

GIS

Bach

elo

r o

f Tech

no

log

y P

rog

ram

Leve

l 7 F

all Ter

m –

15 w

ks

Tec

hnic

al Pr

ogra

mm

ing 1

D

atab

ase

Applic

ations

Fundam

enta

ls o

f M

appin

g

Tec

hnic

al Topic

s in

Com

pute

r Sys

tem

s D

eskt

op G

eogra

phic

s Fu

ndam

enta

ls o

f G

IS

Arc

GIS

1:

Intr

oduct

ion

Map

pin

g U

sing M

icro

station

Proje

ct P

lannin

g

Rem

ote

Sen

sing

Arc

GIS

2:

Data

Man

agem

ent

and A

naly

sis

Leve

l 8 W

inte

r Ter

m –

15 w

ks

Proje

ct P

lannin

g

Adva

nce

d D

igital

Map

pin

g

Land U

se P

lannin

g

Spat

ial D

atab

ase

Sys

tem

2

Sat

ellit

e Po

sitionin

g 2

H

ydro

gra

phic

and O

ceanogra

phic

Surv

eyin

g

Surv

ey L

aw

Adva

nce

d T

opic

s in

Adju

stm

ents

and S

tatist

ical

Tes

ting

Part

Tim

e Pr

ogra

m

Man

dat

ory

M

anag

emen

t Ski

lls a

nd A

pplic

atio

ns

Critica

l Rea

din

g a

nd W

riting

Applie

d E

thic

s G

eom

atics

Pro

ject

s Sugges

ted e

lect

ives

Busi

nes

s La

w

Eco

nom

ics

Engin

eering,

Tec

hnolo

gy

and M

anag

emen

t Pr

inci

ple

s of

Finan

ce

The

Med

ia:

New

s M

aker

s an

d C

ulture

Shap

ers

The

Soci

al Fo

undations

of

Can

ada

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ST

UD

EN

T A

SS

ES

SM

EN

T

CU

RR

EN

T a

nd

CO

MIN

G

CH

ALLE

NG

ES

C

UR

RIC

ULU

M R

EN

EW

AL

PA

RTN

ER

SH

IPS

O

TH

ER

C

OM

MEN

TS

Bri

tish

Co

lum

bia

In

stit

ute

of

Tech

no

log

y

Geo

mati

cs/

GIS

Bach

elo

r o

f Tech

no

log

y P

rog

ram

Conte

nt

theo

ry a

sses

smen

t:

writt

en t

ests

, ass

ignm

ents

, pre

senta

tions,

gro

up w

ork

, re

port

s, p

ort

folio

, an

d e

xam

s.

Ski

lls a

sses

smen

t:

pra

ctic

al te

sts.

Exp

erie

ntial as

sess

men

t:

ora

l as

sess

men

t by

man

ager

/super

viso

r.

Conte

nt

incl

udin

g e

mplo

yabili

ty

skill

s, incl

usi

venes

s, g

lobal

orien

tation:

chan

ges

in

tech

nolo

gy

require

continuous

skill

exp

ansi

on.

D

eliv

ery

of

the

pro

gra

m:

soft

war

e co

sts.

Ass

essm

ent

pra

ctic

es:

exper

iential co

mponen

t – d

ifficu

lt

to m

easu

re p

ract

ical sk

ills.

In

stru

ctio

nal

tec

hnolo

gy:

tak

ing

on n

ew e

duca

tional

tec

hnolo

gy.

Proce

ss:

Curr

iculu

m v

alid

atio

n

pro

cess

Fr

equen

cy:

ever

y five

ye

ars.

Univ

ersi

ty c

ours

e tr

ansf

er-i

n

agre

emen

ts.

Tuitio

n &

stu

den

t fe

es:

Can

adia

n S

tuden

ts -

$4,2

16.9

5 p

er y

ear

Inte

rnat

ional st

uden

ts -

$13000.0

0 f

or

two

term

s.

Books

and S

upplie

s:

$1060.0

0

The

pro

gra

m is

div

ided

in

to f

our

com

ponen

ts:

27 c

redits

of

tech

nic

al

studie

s, 9

cre

dits

of

man

agem

ent

cours

es,

12 c

redits

of

liber

al

educa

tion,

12 c

redits

for

indust

ry p

roje

cts.

I

n

additio

n t

o t

hes

e fo

ur

acad

emic

com

ponen

ts,

the

two-y

ear

geo

matics

in

dust

ry w

ork

ex

per

ience

req

uirem

ent

is a

noth

er e

ssen

tial

co

mponen

t to

com

ple

te

this

deg

ree

pro

gra

m.

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CO

LLE

GE

SIZ

E O

F P

RO

GR

AM

C

RE

DEN

TIA

L I

SS

UED

P

RO

GR

AM

FE

ATU

RE

S

CU

RR

ICU

LU

M M

OD

EL

CU

RR

ICU

LU

M C

ON

TEN

T

Co

lleg

e o

f N

ew

C

ale

do

nia

G

eo

gra

ph

ic I

nfo

rmati

on

S

yst

em

s Van

der

hoof

Build

ing

Off

ice

2-3

48

Prince

Geo

rge,

BC R

3H

0J9

W

ebsi

te:

ww

w.c

nc.

bc.

ca/g

is/

Conta

ct p

erso

n:

Way

ne

Gile

s,

Coord

inat

or,

Geo

gra

phic

In

form

atio

n S

yste

ms

Tel

ephone:

(250)

562-2

131,

Loca

l 517

Fax:

(205)

561 5

816

E-m

ail:

gile

s@cn

c.bc.

ca

Num

ber

of

facu

lty:

2 F

/T 4

dra

wn f

rom

oth

er d

epts

. N

um

ber

of

studen

ts:

25

Adva

nce

d D

iplo

ma

Length

: 4

ter

ms

- 3

2 w

eeks

w

ith o

ptional 12 w

eek

work

co-

op.

Pro

gra

m s

tart

s in

Sep

tem

ber

. Entr

ance

req

uirem

ents

:

Min

imum

entr

y le

vel is

the

succ

essf

ul co

mple

tion o

f:

1)

A t

wo y

ear

tech

nolo

gy

or

care

er d

iplo

ma in a

n a

ppro

pri

ate

fiel

d s

uch

as

fore

stry

, w

ildlif

e m

anag

emen

t, m

unic

ipal

engin

eering/p

lannin

g,

min

ing,

or

as e

valu

ated

by

the

pro

gra

m o

r a

Colle

ge

Counse

lor.

Or

An

Ass

oci

ate

Deg

ree

or

equiv

alen

t.

2)

Com

pute

r sc

ience

or

com

pute

r in

form

atio

n s

yste

ms

cours

e at

the

Gra

de

12 lev

el o

r eq

uiv

ale

nt

as

eval

uate

d b

y th

e pro

gra

m.

3)

Mat

h 1

2,

Math

050

or

equiv

ale

nt

as

eval

uat

ed b

y th

e pro

gra

m.

4)

Res

um

e outlin

ing e

xper

ience

esp

ecia

lly

as it

rela

tes

to G

IS a

nd

com

pute

r sk

ills

Spec

ial Sel

ection P

roce

ss:

In t

he

even

t th

at t

he

pro

gra

mm

e is

ove

rsubsc

ribed

th

e fo

llow

ing g

uid

elin

es f

or

the

sele

ctio

n o

f st

uden

ts t

o f

ill h

alf

the

availa

ble

sea

ts w

ill b

e use

d:

1)

Applic

ants

with a

str

ong

bac

kgro

und in C

om

pute

r Applic

ation a

nd S

tatist

ics

or

Mat

hem

atic

s w

ill b

e giv

en f

irst

priority

for

sele

ctio

n.

2)

Num

ber

of

year

s of

fiel

d e

xper

ience

re

late

d t

o G

IS a

s outlin

ed in t

he

Lear

nin

g o

utc

om

es v

s in

stru

ctio

nal obje

ctiv

es v

s.

com

pet

ency

base

d:

A c

om

bin

ation o

f le

arnin

g

outc

om

es,

obje

ctiv

es a

nd

com

pet

ency

-bas

ed inst

ruct

ion.

Exp

erie

ntial co

mponen

t:

Sum

mer

co-o

p w

ork

ter

m

(optional fo

r st

uden

ts w

ith a

3.0

G

PA a

fter

mid

-ter

ms

in t

he

firs

t se

mes

ter

and w

ho a

tten

d a

12-

hour

job s

earc

h s

emin

ar).

Uniq

ue

del

iver

y fe

ature

s:

All

cours

es d

eliv

ered

within

the

colle

ge

Cours

e Title

s &

(H

ours

) Ter

m 1

(Sep

t. t

o D

ec.)

In

troduct

ion t

o S

pat

ial D

ata

Anal

ysis

and P

rese

nta

tion (

6)

Dat

abas

e M

anag

emen

t Sys

tem

s (4

) In

troduct

ion t

o P

rogra

mm

ing (

6)

Dat

a Acq

uis

itio

n &

Rem

ote

Sen

sing (

5)

Coord

inat

e G

eom

etry

(4)

Applic

ation T

ools

I (

6)

Ter

m 2

(Ja

n.

to A

pril)

Tool Analy

sis,

Des

ign,

and

Const

ruct

ion (

6)

Em

ergin

g a

nd S

pec

ializ

ed

Tec

hnolo

gie

s in

GIS

(4)

Car

togra

phy

(5)

Applic

ation T

ools

II

(6)

Imag

e Pro

cess

ing a

nd A

naly

sis

(5)

GIS

Sem

inar

(2)

Proje

ct M

anag

emen

t and S

yste

m

Dev

elopm

ent

(2)

GIS

Pro

ject

(2)

cours

e outlin

es a

vaila

ble

on

web

site

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Co

lleg

e o

f N

ew

C

ale

do

nia

G

eo

gra

ph

ic I

nfo

rmati

on

S

yst

em

s

resu

me.

The

rem

ain

der

of

studen

ts w

ill b

e ch

ose

n

acco

rdin

g t

o C

olle

ge

polic

y fo

r ove

r-su

bsc

ribed

cours

es.

Gra

duat

ion r

equirem

ents

:

If a

stu

den

t obta

ins

a fa

iling

gra

de

(D o

r le

ss)

in a

ny

cours

es

in t

he

Spring s

emes

ter

he/

she

should

not

be

allo

wed

to r

egis

ter

in a

ny

cours

e in

the

Fall

for

whic

h t

he

faile

d c

ours

e is

a

pre

requis

ite.

If

a s

tuden

t fa

ils t

wo o

r m

ore

co

urs

es in t

he

Spring s

emes

ter

they

can

not

continue

full-

tim

e in

th

e Adva

nce

d D

iplo

ma

Progra

mm

e.

The

studen

t w

ill b

e as

ked t

o c

ontinue

on a

par

t-tim

e bas

is o

r w

ithdra

w f

rom

the

GIS

Adva

nce

d D

iplo

ma

Pro

gra

mm

e.

If a

stu

den

t obta

ins

a C m

inus

in

any

cours

e in

the

Spring

sem

este

r he/

she

can r

egis

ter

in

any

cours

e in

the

Fall

sem

este

r of

the

pro

gra

mm

e.

Such

a

studen

t w

ill b

e as

signed

pro

bat

ionar

y st

atus

in t

he

follo

w-u

p c

ours

e/co

urs

es.

Stu

den

ts w

ill b

e in

form

ed o

f th

eir

pro

bat

ionar

y st

atus

and

the

requirem

ents

that

must

be

fulfill

ed t

o h

ave

the

pro

bat

ionar

y st

atu

s des

ignation r

emove

d.

(N

ote

: P

robat

ionar

y st

atu

s m

eans

that

you m

ust

main

tain

a

B g

rade

in t

he

cours

e at

the

mid

-ter

m in o

rder

to c

ontinue

in

the

cours

e.)

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ST

UD

EN

T A

SS

ES

SM

EN

T

CU

RR

EN

T a

nd

CO

MIN

G

CH

ALLE

NG

ES

C

UR

RIC

ULU

M R

EN

EW

AL

PA

RTN

ER

SH

IPS

O

TH

ER

C

OM

MEN

TS

Co

lleg

e o

f N

ew

C

ale

do

nia

G

eo

gra

ph

ic I

nfo

rmati

on

S

yst

em

s Conte

nt

theo

ry a

sses

smen

t:

writt

en t

ests

, ass

ignm

ents

, an

d

exam

s.

Ski

lls a

sses

smen

t: lab

s,

assi

gnm

ents

, and p

roje

cts.

G

radin

g s

cale

:

A+

- 4

.33

- Exc

elle

nt

A

- 4

.0

A-

- 3

.67

B+

- 3

.33 –

Good

B

– 3

.0

B-

- 2

.67

C+

- 2

.33 –

Sat

isfa

ctory

C –

2.0

– T

he

low

est

stan

din

g o

n

whic

h t

o b

ase

furt

her

stu

dy

in a

dis

ciplin

e unle

ss s

pec

ific

ally

note

d in a

cours

e des

crip

tion

C-

- 1

.67

D –

1.0

– M

arg

inal

F – 0

.0 –

Fai

lure

Conte

nt

incl

udin

g e

mplo

yabili

ty

skill

s, incl

usi

venes

s, g

lobal

orien

tation:

none

at t

his

tim

e

Del

iver

y of

the

pro

gra

m:

none

at

this

tim

e.

Ass

essm

ent

pra

ctic

es:

none

at

this

tim

e.

Inst

ruct

ional

tec

hnolo

gy:

ke

epin

g f

aculty

updat

ed o

n n

ew

tech

nolo

gie

s.

Pro

cess

: Curr

iculu

m v

alid

ation

pro

cess

. Fr

equen

cy:

appro

x. 5

yea

rs

Cours

e tr

ansf

er a

gre

emen

ts w

ith

in-p

rovi

nce

Univ

ersi

ties

Tuitio

n &

stu

den

t fe

es:

Can

adia

n s

tuden

ts -

$2,6

36

Inte

rnational st

uden

ts -

$14,4

80

Books

& S

upplie

s -

$1,0

50

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OLLE

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SIZ

E O

F P

RO

GR

AM

C

RE

DEN

TIA

L I

SS

UED

P

RO

GR

AM

FE

ATU

RE

S

CU

RR

ICU

LU

M M

OD

EL

CU

RR

ICU

LU

M C

ON

TEN

T

Nia

gara

Co

lleg

e o

f A

pp

lied

Art

s an

d

Tech

no

log

y

Po

st g

rad

uate

GIS

P

rog

ram

135 T

aylo

r Rd,

R.R

. #

4

Nia

gar

a O

n t

he

Lake

, O

nta

rio,

L0

S 1

J0

Web

site

:

ww

w.n

iagar

ac.o

n.c

a/g

is/

Conta

ct p

erso

n:

Ian D

. Sm

ith

Coord

inat

or,

Po

st g

raduat

e G

IS P

rogra

m

Phone:

905-6

41-2

252 e

xt.

4083

1-8

00-5

65-4

723

Fax:

905-9

88-4

309

Em

ail:

is

mith@

nia

gar

ac.o

n.c

a

Num

ber

of

facu

lty:

1 f

ull

tim

e 7 p

art

tim

e N

um

ber

of

studen

ts:

50

Onta

rio C

olle

ge

Gra

duate

Cer

tifica

te in G

eogra

phic

In

form

atio

n S

yste

ms

Length

: 2

Sem

este

rs

- 15

wee

ks e

ach.

Pro

gra

m s

tart

s in

Sep

tem

ber

.

Entr

ance

req

uirem

ents

: Colle

ge

dip

lom

a, o

r U

niv

ersi

ty d

egre

e, o

r Thre

e ye

ars

of

direc

tly

rela

ted

care

er e

xper

ience

, as

det

erm

ined

by

the

Colle

ge,

PLU

S

an O

nta

rio S

econdar

y Sch

ool

Dip

lom

a, o

r G

rade

12

equiv

ale

ncy

, or

mat

ure

stu

den

t st

atu

s, a

long w

ith a

Gra

de

12

Englis

h a

t any

one

of

the

gen

eral, a

dva

nce

d,

C,

U,

or

M

leve

ls.

Sel

ection P

roce

ss:

A t

est

and/o

r port

folio

may

be

requir

ed.

A b

ackg

round w

ith s

om

e co

mpute

r pro

gra

mm

ing,

mat

hem

atic

s, a

nd s

tatist

ics

is

reco

mm

ended

.

If a

stu

den

t does

not

hav

e an

intr

oduct

ory

cours

e in

GIS

, co

mple

tion o

f G

eog 1

13

Intr

oduct

ion t

o G

IS is

required

.

Gra

duat

ion r

equirem

ents

:

com

ple

tion o

f co

urs

ework

Lear

nin

g o

utc

om

es v

s.

inst

ruct

ional obje

ctiv

es v

s.

com

pet

ency

base

d:

A c

om

bin

ation o

f le

arnin

g

outc

om

es a

nd c

om

pet

ency

-bas

ed inst

ruct

ion.

Exp

erie

ntial co

mponen

t:

Applie

d t

hes

is p

roje

ct c

om

ple

ted

ove

r 8 m

onth

s.

Uniq

ue

del

iver

y fe

ature

s: n

one

at t

his

tim

e.

Cours

e Title

s &

(H

ours

) Fi

rst

Sem

este

r Le

vel 1

GIS

Pro

ject

Manag

emen

t (3

) G

IS D

ata

base

Conce

pts

(3)

Intr

oduct

ion t

o A

RC/G

IS (

3)

Com

pute

rs a

nd G

IS

Progra

mm

ing (

3)

Foundations

of

Map

pin

g (

3)

Intr

oduct

ion t

o R

emote

Sen

sing

(3)

Sec

ond S

emes

ter

Leve

l 2

Spat

ial Anal

ysis

(3)

Applic

ations

in G

IS (

3)

Adva

nce

d A

rc/G

IS (

3)

Dig

ital

Im

age

Proce

ssin

g (

3)

Applie

d G

IS T

hes

is/P

roje

ct (

3)

Applie

d T

hes

is P

roje

ct (

0)

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UD

EN

T A

SS

ES

SM

EN

T

CU

RR

EN

T a

nd

CO

MIN

G

CH

ALLE

NG

ES

C

UR

RIC

ULU

M R

EN

EW

AL

PA

RTN

ER

SH

IPS

O

TH

ER

C

OM

MEN

TS

Nia

gara

Co

lleg

e o

f A

pp

lied

Art

s an

d

Tech

no

log

y

Po

st g

rad

uate

GIS

P

rog

ram

Conte

nt

theo

ry a

sses

smen

t:

Try

ing t

o r

emove

exa

ms

and

mak

e le

arnin

g a

uth

entic.

Ski

lls a

sses

smen

t:

Pro

fess

ional Rep

ort

s.

(Fin

al

report

s w

ith p

roje

ct m

ilest

ones

an

d c

ove

ring let

ter)

.

Ora

l ques

tionin

g w

hile

obse

rvin

g

pra

ctic

al oper

ations

and

obse

rvin

g t

he

pro

cedure

s an

d

outc

om

es.

Exp

erie

ntial as

sess

men

t:

Pro

fess

ional Rep

ort

. (

Final

re

port

with p

roje

ct m

ilest

ones

an

d c

ove

ring let

ter)

.

Conte

nt

incl

udin

g e

mplo

yabili

ty

skill

s, incl

usi

venes

s, g

lobal

orien

tation:

Const

ant

updat

ing o

f co

nte

nt

due

to c

han

ges

in

tech

nolo

gy.

Del

iver

y of

the

pro

gra

m:

difficu

ltie

s w

ith inte

gra

ting n

ew

har

dw

are.

Ass

essm

ent

pra

ctic

es:

none

at

this

tim

e.

Inst

ruct

ional

tec

hnolo

gy:

none

at

this

tim

e.

Proce

ss:

Fo

cus

gro

up w

ith indust

ry a

nd

acad

emia

. Fr

equen

cy:

Eve

ry t

hre

e m

onth

s.

Tra

nsf

er a

gre

emen

t w

ith B

rock

U

niv

ersi

ty.

Com

ple

tion o

f dip

lom

a fu

lfill

s firs

t ye

ar o

f a

B.S

c. a

t Bro

ck.

Tuitio

n &

stu

den

t fe

es:

Can

adia

n S

tuden

ts -

$3,5

28.8

2

per

yea

r In

tern

atio

nal st

uden

ts $

8,9

00 f

or

two t

erm

s.

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OLLE

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SIZ

E O

F P

RO

GR

AM

C

RE

DEN

TIA

L I

SS

UED

P

RO

GR

AM

FE

ATU

RE

S

CU

RR

ICU

LU

M M

OD

EL

CU

RR

ICU

LU

M C

ON

TEN

T

No

va S

coti

a

Co

mm

un

ity C

oll

eg

e

Po

st g

rad

uate

GIS

P

rog

ram

N

ova

Sco

tia

Com

munity

Colle

ge,

Annap

olis

Val

ley

Cam

pus

50 E

lliott

Road

La

wre

nce

tow

n,

NS B

OS 1

M0

Web

site

: htt

p:/

/ww

w.n

scc.

ns.

ca/l

earn

ing_

pro

gra

ms/

pro

gra

ms/

geo

gra

phic

_in

form

ation_sy

stem

s.asp

Conta

ct p

erso

n:

Bru

ce H

icks

D

epar

tmen

t H

ead,

Com

pute

r Tec

h D

H

Post

gra

duat

e G

IS P

rogra

m

Phone:

902 5

84-2

056

Fax:

902 5

84-7

211

Em

ail:

Bru

ce.H

icks

@nsc

c.ca

Num

ber

of

facu

lty:

4 f

ull

tim

e, 1

fr

om

anoth

er d

epar

tmen

t N

um

ber

of

studen

ts:

51

Adva

nce

d D

iplo

ma

Length

: S

emes

ters

-

35

wee

ks (

incl

udes

5 w

eeks

work

ex

per

ience

).

Entr

ance

req

uirem

ents

:

Under

gra

duat

e deg

ree

in o

ne

of

the

follo

win

g a

reas

: geo

gra

phy,

fore

stry

, geo

logy,

re

sourc

e m

anagem

ent,

sc

ience

, en

gin

eeri

ng,

or

a re

late

d t

echnolo

gy.

Appro

priat

e re

late

d w

ork

ex

per

ience

can a

lso b

e a

signific

ant

asse

t.

Sel

ection P

roce

ss:

Gra

duat

ion r

equirem

ents

:

Fulfill

men

t of

cours

ework

, m

inim

um

gra

de

60%

Lear

nin

g o

utc

om

es v

s.

inst

ruct

ional obje

ctiv

es v

s.

com

pet

ency

base

d:

A c

om

bin

ation o

f le

arnin

g

outc

om

es.

Exp

erie

ntial co

mponen

t:

Work

exp

erie

nce

U

niq

ue

del

iver

y fe

ature

s:

The

NSCC e

xper

ience

incl

udes

a

port

folio

dev

elopm

ent

pro

cess

as

an inte

gra

l par

t of

ever

y pro

gra

m o

f st

udy.

Stu

den

ts a

re

expec

ted t

o c

om

ple

te t

he

requir

ed c

om

ponen

ts d

uri

ng t

he

cours

e of

study

at N

SCC a

nd

dem

onst

rate

an u

nder

standin

g o

f th

e ben

efits

of

ongoin

g p

ort

folio

dev

elopm

ent

as

a ca

reer

-m

anag

emen

t to

ol.

Cours

e Title

s &

(H

ours

) Fu

ndam

enta

ls o

f G

eogra

phic

Info

rmat

ion

Sys

tem

s ()

Fu

ndam

enta

ls o

f Rem

ote

Sen

sing/

Dig

ital

Imag

e Pr

oce

ssin

g* (

) In

troduct

ion t

o P

rogra

mm

ing* (

) In

troduct

ion t

o G

eom

atics

* (

) Adva

nce

d G

eogra

phic

Info

rmat

ion

Sys

tem

s* (

) In

form

atio

n S

yste

ms*

()

Rem

ote

Sen

sing S

yste

ms

and A

pplic

atio

ns

()

Adva

nce

d D

igital Im

age

Proce

ssin

g (

) D

irec

ted S

tudie

s Stu

den

ts c

hoose

fro

m s

ever

al poss

ible

direc

ted s

tudie

s options.

Typ

ical

options

may

incl

ude:

Applie

d G

eom

atics

Res

earc

h (

) Arc

Vie

w (

) D

ata

Min

ing (

) Spat

ial Anal

ysis

& M

odel

ling (

) D

igital

Im

age

Proce

ssin

g U

sing E

RD

AS l (

) D

igital

Im

age

Proce

ssin

g U

sing E

RD

AS I

I ()

Ser

ving M

aps

on t

he

Inte

rnet

()

Map

Info

Pro

fess

ional/

Ver

tica

l M

apper

()

Ave

nue

Progra

mm

ing (

) M

apO

bje

cts

Progra

mm

ing (

) Rel

ated

Tec

hnolo

gie

s Vis

ual

Bas

ic f

or

Applic

atio

ns

()

Spat

ial Anal

ysis

and G

eost

atist

ics

()

Man

agin

g G

IS P

roje

cts

()

Oth

er

LID

AR S

yste

ms

and M

odel

ling (

) In

troduct

ion t

o W

HM

IS (

) O

ccupational

Hea

lth &

Saf

ety

()

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UD

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T A

SS

ES

SM

EN

T

CU

RR

EN

T a

nd

CO

MIN

G

CH

ALLE

NG

ES

C

UR

RIC

ULU

M

REN

EW

AL

PA

RTN

ER

SH

IPS

O

TH

ER

C

OM

MEN

TS

No

va S

coti

a

Co

mm

un

ity C

oll

eg

e

Po

st g

rad

uate

GIS

P

rog

ram

Conte

nt

theo

ry a

sses

smen

t:

Writt

en t

ests

, ass

ignm

ents

and

exam

s Ski

lls a

sses

smen

t:

Ass

ignm

ents

, onlin

e co

mpute

r

lab t

esting.

Exp

erie

ntial as

sess

men

t:

Lear

nin

g logs.

Conte

nt

incl

udin

g e

mplo

yabili

ty

skill

s, incl

usi

venes

s, g

lobal

orien

tation:

GIS

pen

etra

tion in

new

mar

kets

req

uir

es a

war

enes

s of

new

applic

ations

that

nee

d t

o

be

taught.

Del

iver

y of

the

pro

gra

m:

soft

war

e/har

dw

are

cost

s.

Ass

essm

ent

pra

ctic

es:

pro

ject

co

mponen

t under

rev

iew

. In

stru

ctio

nal

tec

hnolo

gy:

eq

uip

men

t co

sts.

Pro

cess

: Fr

am

ework

in

form

ed d

ecis

ion

mak

ing.

Consi

sts

of

inte

rnal st

aff

revi

ew,

indust

ry r

evie

w,

and

pas

t st

uden

t re

view

. Fr

equen

cy:

ever

y five

ye

ars.

CO

GS h

as e

stablis

hed

join

t gra

duat

e pro

gra

ms

with S

t.

Fran

cis

Xav

ier

Univ

ersi

ty,

Aca

dia

Univ

ersi

ty,

and

Dal

housi

e U

niv

ersi

ty.

Thes

e jo

int

pro

gra

ms

are

des

igned

to a

llow

gra

duat

es o

f th

e CO

GS G

IS a

nd R

S

pro

gra

ms

adva

nce

d s

tandin

g

in t

he

univ

ersi

ty's

MSc

pro

gra

m b

y re

cogniz

ing C

OG

S

cours

es a

s su

bst

itute

s fo

r univ

ersi

ty c

redits.

GIS

and R

S

gra

duat

es t

hat

mee

t th

e en

trance

req

uirem

ents

of

the

univ

ersi

ty s

hould

be

able

to

com

ple

te t

hei

r gra

duat

e st

udie

s w

ithin

one

year

. Stu

den

ts in t

he

GIS

and R

S

pro

gra

m w

ho a

re c

ontinuin

g

on w

ith g

raduate

stu

die

s th

rough o

ne

of

thes

e jo

int

arra

ngem

ents

, ca

n s

elec

t CO

GS c

ours

es t

hat

allo

w t

hem

to

beg

in s

tudie

s th

at

can b

e ca

rrie

d o

n a

t th

e par

tner

ing

univ

ersi

ty.

Tuitio

n &

stu

den

t fe

es:

Can

adia

n S

tuden

ts -

$3,0

00 p

er

year

In

tern

ational st

uden

ts $

10,0

00

for

two t

erm

s.

Books

and S

upplie

s: $

1000.0

0

.

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on

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itoba,

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ebsi

te:

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n:

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iese

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ephone:

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ail:

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ries

en@

rrc.

mb.c

a

Num

ber

of

facu

lty:

1 f

ull

tim

e, 4

par

t tim

e fr

om

oth

er p

rogra

ms.

N

um

ber

of

studen

ts:

18

Adva

nce

d D

iplo

ma

Length

: 4

ter

ms

- 3

6 w

eeks

in

cludin

g 6

wee

k th

esis

pro

ject

.

Pro

gra

m s

tart

s in

Sep

tem

ber

of

each

yea

r.

Entr

ance

req

uirem

ents

:

A)

Gra

duation f

rom

a 2

-yea

r Tec

hnic

al D

iplo

ma

pro

gra

m a

t a

reco

gniz

ed t

echnic

al inst

itute

or

com

munity

colle

ge

in a

fie

ld o

f st

udy

rela

ted t

o e

ngin

eeri

ng,

geo

gra

phy

or

oth

er lan

d-b

ased

occ

upation o

r gra

duat

ion f

rom

a

3-y

ear

or

4-y

ear

Deg

ree

pro

gra

m a

t a

reco

gniz

ed

univ

ersi

ty o

r poly

tech

nic

al

school in

a f

ield

of

study

rela

ted

to e

ngin

eering,

geo

gra

phy

or

oth

er lan

d-b

ased

occ

upat

ion a

nd

B)

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onst

ration o

f basi

c PC

com

pute

r sk

ills

may

be

requir

ed

prior

to r

egis

trat

ion a

ccep

tance

. G

raduat

ion r

equirem

ents

:

Stu

den

ts m

ust

hav

e a m

inim

um

pas

s m

ark

of

60%

in e

ach

co

urs

e.

Progra

m u

ses

trad

itio

nal del

iver

y st

yle

of

inst

ruct

ion

Exp

erie

ntial co

mponen

t:

A c

om

puls

ory

6-w

eek

thes

is

pro

ject

in t

he

final te

rm o

f th

e pro

gra

m.

Stu

den

ts w

ork

with

indust

ry t

o d

evel

op a

cohes

ive

real

world a

pplic

ation o

f a

geo

gra

phic

info

rmat

ion s

yste

m.

Uniq

ue

del

iver

y fe

ature

s:

None

at

this

tim

e

Cours

e Title

s &

(H

ours

) Tec

hnic

al Com

munic

atio

ns

(4)

Surv

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g (

5)

GIS

Bas

ic P

rinci

ple

s (6

) Com

pute

r Fu

ndam

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4)

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mm

ing 1

(6)

Dig

ital

Photo

gra

mm

etry

(5)

Proje

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anag

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ndam

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4)

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sing (

5)

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mm

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(6)

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ple

s of

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agem

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(4)

GIS

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ing (

5)

Man

agin

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patial

Dat

abas

es (

6)

Auto

CAD

2 (

4)

Applie

d R

emote

Sen

sing (

5)

Progra

mm

ing (

6)

Thes

is P

roje

ct (

30)

Cours

e outlin

es a

vaila

ble

at

web

site

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log

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theo

ry:

writt

en t

ests

.

Ski

lls a

sses

smen

t: lab

s,

assi

gnm

ents

and p

roje

cts.

G

radin

g s

cale

: A+

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.5

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tandin

g

A –

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– E

xcel

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y G

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Above

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D –

1.0

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lure

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erie

ntial as

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men

t:

thes

is

requir

es w

ritt

en r

eport

and p

eer

revi

ewed

pre

senta

tion.

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nt

incl

udin

g e

mplo

yabili

ty

skill

s, incl

usi

venes

s, g

lobal

orien

tation:

none

at t

his

tim

e

Del

iver

y of

the

pro

gra

m:

none

at

this

tim

e

Ass

essm

ent

pra

ctic

es:

none

at

this

tim

e In

stru

ctio

nal

tec

hnolo

gy:

none

at

this

tim

e

Pro

cess

: Curr

iculu

m v

alid

ation

pro

cess

Fr

equen

cy:

Eve

ry f

ive

year

s

Tuitio

n &

stu

den

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es:

Can

adia

n S

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$2308

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uden

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F P

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TIA

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TEN

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Sir S

andf

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Flem

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Col

lege

P

ost

Gra

du

ate

Cert

ific

ate

in

GIS

Sch

ool of

Envi

ronm

enta

l an

d

Nat

ura

l Res

ourc

e Sci

ence

s Alb

ert

Str

eet

South

, P.O

. Box

8000,

Lindsa

y, O

N,

K9V 5

E6

Web

site

: htt

p:/

/ww

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lem

ingc.

on.c

a/F

ull-

tim

e/Pr

ogra

mD

ispla

y.cf

m?P

rogra

mCode=

GA

Conta

ct p

erso

n:

Law

rie

Kei

llor-

Faulk

ner

Coord

inat

or

Phone:

(705)

749-5

520 e

xt 3

237

Fax:

(705)

878-9

312

Em

ail:

Lke

illor@

flem

ingc.

on.c

a

Num

ber

of

facu

lty:

1 F

T,

5 P

T

Num

ber

of

studen

ts:

50

Post

Gra

duate

Cer

tifica

te

Length

: S

emes

ters

-

32 w

eeks

(o

ptional 15 w

eek

inte

rnsh

ip).

Sep

tem

ber

and J

anuar

y in

take

.

Entr

ance

req

uirem

ents

:

A u

niv

ersi

ty d

egre

e or

colle

ge

dip

lom

a in

a r

elat

ed d

isci

plin

e, o

r eq

uiv

alen

t ed

uca

tion o

r w

ork

exp

erie

nce

.

Rel

ated

fie

lds

incl

ude,

but

are

not

limited

to f

ore

stry

, natu

ral re

sourc

e sc

ience

s, e

nvi

ronm

enta

l st

udie

s,

geo

logy,

surv

eyin

g,

geo

gra

phy,

busi

nes

s, m

unic

ipal pla

nnin

g,

law

en

forc

emen

t, e

mer

gen

cy s

ervi

ces,

and

hea

lth c

are.

Stu

den

ts e

nte

ring t

he

GIS

-Applic

ations

Spec

ialis

t pro

gra

m m

ust

be

fam

iliar

w

ith c

om

pute

rs a

nd h

ave

a re

asonab

le

mat

hem

atic

al a

nd s

tatist

ical

bac

kgro

und.

Stu

den

ts m

ust

hav

e ta

ken s

om

e in

troduct

ory

-lev

el G

IS c

ours

es.

Stu

den

ts m

ay b

e ac

cepte

d t

o t

he

pro

gra

m w

ithout

any

pri

or

GIS

ed

uca

tion o

r tr

ainin

g;

how

ever

, th

ey

would

be

required

to t

ake

the

"Fundam

enta

ls o

f Ras

ter

GIS

".

Als

o,

Stu

den

ts w

ithout

com

pute

r sk

ills

m

ust

com

ple

te I

ntr

oduct

ion t

o

Spre

adsh

eets

an

d

Intr

oduct

ion t

o D

atab

ase

s.

Sel

ection P

roce

ss:

Nee

d a

dip

lom

a or

deg

ree

in a

rel

ated

fie

ld.

Gra

duat

ion r

equirem

ents

: co

mple

te

cours

es a

nd t

hes

is

Lear

nin

g o

utc

om

es v

s.

inst

ruct

ional obje

ctiv

es v

s.

com

pet

ency

base

d:

M

ost

ly lea

rnin

g o

utc

om

es,

som

e co

mpet

ency

base

d.

Exp

erie

ntial co

mponen

t:

Optional

15 w

eek

inte

rnsh

ip

Uniq

ue

del

iver

y fe

ature

s:

Web

CT

Cours

e Title

s &

(H

ours

) Sem

este

r 1 –

15 w

eeks

D

atab

ase

Issu

es f

or

GIS

(45)

Pre

senta

tion o

f G

eogra

phic

Info

rmat

ion

(45)

Spat

ial D

ata

Acq

uis

itio

n (

45)

Spat

ial Sta

tist

ics

(45)

Proble

m S

olv

ing a

nd P

rogra

mm

ing(9

0)

Fundam

enta

ls o

f Vec

tor

GIS

(45)

Sem

este

r 2 –

17 w

eeks

Tec

hnic

al Is

sues

in G

IS (

90)

Applie

d C

o-o

per

ativ

e Pr

oje

ct (

thes

is)

(60)

Adva

nce

d D

ata

bas

e Pro

gra

mm

ing (

45)

Cust

om

izat

ion a

nd I

nte

rfac

e D

evel

opm

ent

(45)

GIS

Pro

ject

Des

ign a

nd D

evel

opm

ent

(45)

Web

-Base

d A

pplic

atio

ns

in G

IS (

45)

Optional

Cours

e*

Adva

nce

d T

opic

s In

GIS

In

tern

ship

** (

45)

* T

hes

e co

urs

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re n

ot

requir

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Either

one

is a

vaila

ble

to g

raduating s

tuden

ts

upon c

om

ple

tion o

f th

e st

andar

d

curr

iculu

m a

nd w

ith t

he

appro

val of

the

pro

gra

m c

o-o

rdin

ato

r.

** T

his

cours

e is

a 1

5-w

eek

tim

e blo

ck

(one

sem

este

r) w

ith r

enew

al up t

o s

ix

conse

cutive

sem

este

rs.

Inte

rnsh

ips

are

pla

nned

and d

irec

ted w

ith f

acu

lty

support

an

d im

ple

men

ted u

nder

the

super

visi

on o

f an

appro

priate

fac

ulty.

Lea

rnin

g o

utc

om

es

would

be

dev

eloped

on a

n indiv

idual

basi

s prior

to t

he

com

men

cem

ent

of

the

inte

rnsh

ip b

y th

e su

per

visi

ng f

aculty

in

consu

ltat

ion w

ith t

he

inte

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SM

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C

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EN

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AL

PA

RTN

ER

SH

IPS

O

TH

ER

C

OM

MEN

TS

Sir S

andf

ord

Flem

ing

Col

lege

P

ost

Gra

du

ate

Cert

ific

ate

in

GIS

Conte

nt

theo

ry a

sses

smen

t:

Proje

cts

and t

ests

Ski

lls a

sses

smen

t:

Proje

cts

and in-l

ab t

ests

Exp

erie

ntial as

sess

men

t:

Facu

lty

and e

mplo

yer

mee

ting

for

optional in

tern

ship

. Thes

is r

equires

a f

inal

rep

ort

and

pre

senta

tion.

Stu

den

ts a

re a

lso

eval

uate

d o

n h

ow

they

pre

sent

them

selv

es a

t th

e open

house

m

eeting w

ith p

rosp

ective

org

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ations

inte

rest

ed in a

st

uden

t th

esis

.

Conte

nt

incl

udin

g e

mplo

yabili

ty

skill

s, incl

usi

venes

s, g

lobal

orien

tation:

chan

gin

g

tech

nolo

gy

requires

const

ant

updat

ing o

f te

ach

ing m

ate

rials

.

Del

iver

y of

the

pro

gra

m:

chan

gin

g t

echnolo

gy

requires

co

nst

ant

upgra

din

g o

f in

stru

ctor

skill

s.

Ass

essm

ent

pra

ctic

es:

none

at

this

tim

e In

stru

ctio

nal

tec

hnolo

gy:

none

at t

his

tim

e

Proce

ss:

Advi

sory

co

mm

itte

e Fr

equen

cy:

Once

a y

ear.

Spec

ial Em

phasi

s D

egre

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he

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nt-

Flem

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IS p

rogra

m lea

ds

to a

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nt

Honours

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ree

in e

ither

Geo

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or

Envi

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l an

d R

esourc

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s w

ith a

n e

mphasi

s in

Geo

gra

phic

al

Info

rmat

ion S

yste

ms.

Stu

den

ts

com

ple

ting t

he

pro

gra

m w

ill r

ecei

ve a

G

IS A

pplic

atio

ns

Spec

ialis

t post

-gra

duat

e ce

rtific

ate

fro

m F

lem

ing

Colle

ge.

Tuitio

n &

stu

den

t fe

es:

Can

adia

n S

tuden

ts -

$3,4

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0

per

yea

r In

tern

atio

nal st

uden

ts -

$11,0

00

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two t

erm

s.

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s: $

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F P

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n:

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rnal

Aca

dem

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oord

inato

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(403)

210 4

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(403)

284 8

812

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ail:

Num

ber

of

facu

lty:

Unkn

ow

n

Num

ber

of

studen

ts:

Unkn

ow

n

Bac

hel

or

of

Applie

d G

eogra

phic

In

form

atio

n S

yste

ms

(B.A

pp.G

IS).

Length

: S

emes

ters

-

2 x

8

month

s ea

ch.

Entr

ance

req

uirem

ents

:

Tw

o-y

ears

post

-sec

ondar

y tr

ainin

g f

rom

a r

ecogniz

ed

Can

adia

n c

olle

ge,

tec

hnic

al

inst

itute

or

equiv

ale

nt.

Lett

er o

f In

tent:

Exp

lain

how

you

can c

om

bin

e yo

ur

per

sonal

bac

kgro

und w

ith G

IS t

rain

ing,

and s

uff

icie

nt

expla

nat

ion o

f w

hy

you w

ish t

o p

art

icip

ate

in t

he

GIS

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d D

egre

e pro

gra

m.

Tw

o (

2)

lett

ers

of

refe

rence

: per

sonal, p

rofe

ssio

nal

or

acad

emic

Res

um

e

Off

icia

l tr

ansc

ripts

Sel

ection P

roce

ss:

Gra

duat

ion r

equirem

ents

: Stu

den

ts m

ust

succ

essf

ully

co

mple

te a

ll co

urs

es.

Stu

den

ts m

ust

att

ain

a G

PA o

f 2.0

or

bet

ter

in e

ach s

emes

ter.

Lear

nin

g o

utc

om

es v

s.

inst

ruct

ional obje

ctiv

es v

s.

com

pet

ency

base

d:

U

nkn

ow

n

Exp

erie

ntial co

mponen

t:

The

seco

nd y

ear

of

the

GIS

Applie

d D

egre

e is

a w

ork

pra

ctic

um

. U

niq

ue

del

iver

y fe

ature

s:

Unkn

ow

n

Cours

e Title

s &

(H

ours

) Fi

rst

Yea

r (8

month

s)

GIS

Maj

or

Proje

ct (

6.0

) G

IS P

roje

ct M

anag

emen

t (2

.0)

GIS

Spat

ial D

ata

bas

e Applic

ations

(6.0

) G

IS D

igital Car

togra

phy

(6.0

) G

IS S

pat

ial Sta

tist

ics

(2.0

) G

IS D

ata

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enta

ls 4

.0)

Com

pute

r Pro

gra

mm

ing f

or

GIS

(6

.0)

Adva

nce

d G

IS T

echnolo

gy

(4.0

) G

eodes

y fo

r G

IS (

4.0

) G

IS R

emote

Sen

sing (

6.0

) G

PS a

nd L

oca

tion S

ervi

ces

for

GIS

(4

.0)

Inte

rnet

GIS

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pin

g (

4.0

) G

IS I

nte

rper

sonal

Com

munic

atio

ns

(2.0

) Tota

l 56.0

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ond Y

ear

(8 m

onth

s)

GIS

Work

Exp

erie

nce

Pra

ctic

um

(6

.0)

Option (

2 c

ours

es r

equired

) G

IS C

ase

Stu

dy

Proje

ct (

2.0

) Fi

rst

Nat

ions

GIS

(2.0

) Envi

ronm

enta

l G

IS (

2.0

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il &

Gas

GIS

(2.0

) A W

ork

ing C

ase

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dy

in G

IS (

2.0

) Busi

nes

s G

eogra

phic

s (2

.0)

Pro

posa

l W

riting f

or

GIS

(2.0

) Arc

Obje

cts

for

GIS

(2.0

) Tota

l 4.0

Tota

l Cre

dits:

(66.0

)

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Appendix B – Industry Occupational Analysis (DACUM) Chart

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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4a 1 2 3 4a 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Administer data storage

C15

Use a variety of data structure formats

C16

Normalize databases

C11

Query databases

C12

Manage metadata

C13

Create and use ERD Diagram

C14

Locate and access data sources

C5

Model data

C6

Design databases

C7

Manage data bases

C8

3 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily without assistance and/or supervision4 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily with more than acceptance speed and quality.

DACUM Skill Rating Scale:Ratings on this scale are based on industrial performance standards.1 - Can perform some parts of this skill satisfactorily but requires assistance and/or supervision to perform the entire skill.2 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily but requires periodic assistance and/or supervision

MANAGE DATA

C

Apply data structure concepts to solve problems

C1

Convert data formats

C2

Provide updates

B13

Develop contingency plans

B9

Apply data security protocols

C3

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) TechnologyFacilitated by Mike Stuhldreier, Pam MacAskill and Gene Semchych

September 24th and October 1st, 2003

Write documentation

A7

Write business correspondence

A5

Write instructions/manuals

A6

Delegate tasks

B10

Evaluate

B11

Plan

B12

Manage resources

B8

Acquire resources

B4

Manage time

B5

Manage budgets

B6

Mitigate risk

B7

MANAGE PROJECTS

B

Formulate research questions

B1

Formulate research methodology

B2

Work in teams

B3

Make presentations - with verbal, visual and audio elements

A8

Translate technical information across disciplines

A9

Teach

A10

Lead meetings

A11

Participate in meetings

A12

Ask questions

A13

Promote change

A14

Interview domain experts

A15

Facilitate information sharing

A16

Write e-mail

A4

COMMUNICATE

A

Write reports

A1

Write proposals

A2

Write technical specifications

A3

Evaluate applicability of technical information

A17

Create/draft data licence agreements

A18

Solve problems

A19

Create metadata

C17

Create data back-ups

C18

Recover Data

C19

Use a variety of online data sources

C4

Create databases

C9

Edit databases

C10

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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Use total station

D4

Create/determine needed accuracy

D6

Check for accuracy

D7

Select and use base data

D8

Collect attribute data

D5

Use photogrammetry to produce vector data sets

D9

Acquire remote sensing data

D10

Determine data resolution required

D11

CREATE DATA

D

Collect field data

D1

Work with GPS

D2

Create land survey data

D3

Create data dictionary

D12

Follow standards and guidelines

D14

Perform heads up digitizing

D15

Use tablet digitizers

D16

Employ QA and QC

D13

Clean data

E6

Export data

E7

PROCESS DATA

E

Post-process

E1

Geo-reference spatial data

E2

Use CAD technology

E3

Transform projections

E8

Apply geodesy

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Apply standards

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Create topology

E5

ANALYZE DATA

F

Identify the problem

F1

Perform statistical analysis

F2

Perform spatial analysis

F3

Apply GIS methodology to various domains

F4

Make recommendations

F5

Interpret intermediate values

F6

Create rules for modelling data

F7

Model objects

F8

Establish database connectivity

F9

Think outside the box

F10

Perform remote sensing analysis

F11

Classify data

F12

Create predictive models

F13

Summarize data

F14

DACUM Skill Rating Scale:Ratings on this scale are based on industrial performance standards.1 - Can perform some parts of this skill satisfactorily but requires assistance and/or supervision to perform the entire skill.2 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily but requires periodic assistance and/or supervision

3-Can perform this skill satisfactorily without assistance and/or supervision.4- Can perform this skill satisfactorily with more than acceptance speed and quality.

Use photogrammetry to produce digital orthophoto imagery

D17

Interpolate/extrapolate data

E4

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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

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1 2 3 4

Select map type to best reflect data

G7

Publish the map to a variety of formats

G8

MAKE MAPS

G

Apply cartographic design principles

G1

Choose the appropriate scale to reflect the resolution of your data

G2

Choose colours to create effects

G3

Identify sources

G4

Build a legend

G5

Design map to audience needs

G6

Use visual basic

H5

Use HTML

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Use XML

H7

USE PROGRAM LANGUAGES

H

Develop applications for users

H1

Develop automations

H2

Write scripts

H3

Apply computer coding concepts to solve new problems

H8

Configure Web applications

H9

De-bug

H10

Write computer code

H4

PERFORM BASIC SYSTEMS ANALYSIS

I

Analyze connectivity issues

I1

Perform needs assessment

I2

Design software and hardware architecture

I3

Build a business case

I4

Develop solutions

I5

Test solutions

I6

Implement solutions

I7

DACUM Skill Rating Scale:Ratings on this scale are based on industrial performance standards.1 - Can perform some parts of this skill satisfactorily but requires assistance and/or supervision to perform the entire skill.2 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily but requires periodic assistance and/or supervision

3 - Can perform this skill sastisfactorily without assistance and/or supervision.4 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily with more than acceptance speed and quality.

Create static and dynamic maps

G9

Create visualizations (animations)

G10

Create QA and QC metrics

I8

Facilitate change

I9

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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Use remote sensing applications

L12

Use spreadsheet applications

L4

DACUM Skill Rating Scale:Ratings on this scale are based on industrial performance standards.1 - Can perform some parts of this skill satisfactorily but requires assistance and/or supervision to perform the entire skill.2 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily but requires periodic assistance and/or supervision

3 - Can perform this skill sastisfactorily without assistance and/or supervision.4 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily with more than acceptance speed and quality.

Use GPS software

L13

Manage software change

L14

Use project management software

L15

Perform Raster to Vector conversion

L16

Use GIS application software

L9

Use Data Translation/Manipulation software

L10

Use compression software

L11

USE SOFTWARE

L

Download

L17

Apply metadata standards

L18

Use metadata software

L19

Maintain currency in applications/software/languages

L1

Use wordprocessing applications

L2

Use desktop publishing applications

L3

Use Vector and Raster graphic applications

L5

Use database applications

L6

Use presentation software

L7

Install software

L8

Work independently

K24

Manage stress

K17

Dress appropriatel;y

K18

Accept and respond to criticism

K19

Adapt to the business culture

K20

Exercise due diligence

K21

Learn continuously

K22

Be culturally/ethnically aware/sensitive

K23

Treat people with respect

K8

Display positive work ethic

K9

Resolve conflict

K10

Mentor

K11

Share knowledge

K12

Maintain objectivity

K13

Identify personal biases

K14

Develop professsionally

K15

Participate in GIS community

K16

Follow regulatory rules/law/ guidelines

K4

Present data with integrity

K5

Cite contributors

K6

Be a team leader

K7

DISPLAY PROFESSIONALISM

K

Apply code of ethics

K1

Build and maintain professional network

K2

Follow copyright law/guidelines

K3

Troubleshoot

J8

Upgrade hardware

J9

Use and maintain plotters/printers

J10

Access and use manuals (help support)

J11

USE TECHNOLOGY

J

Be Internet literate

J1

Use operating systems

J2

Navigate LANS AND WANs

J3

Use wireless technologies

J4

Use scanners

J5

Use digital camera

J6

Use hand-held computers/data loggers

J7

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Appendix C – Graduate Skills and Abilities Chart

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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

Manage databases

C7

Create databases

C8

Edit databases

C9

Normalize databases

C10

Query databases

C11

Manage metadata

C12

Create and use E.R.D.

C13

Establish database connectivity

C14*

Apply metadata standards

C15

Create metadata

C16

MANAGE DATA

C

Apply data structure concepts to solve problemsC1

Convert data formats

C2

Create data back-ups

C16

Validate data

C3*

Locate and access a variety of data sources

C4*

Create data dictionary

C5*

Design databases

C6

GIS Graduate Skills and AbilitiesFacilitated by Robert Richard and Robert Zakaluk

November 26th, 2003

Translate technical information across disciplinesA7

Prepare a resume

A5*

Make presentations - with verbal, visual and audio elementsA6*

Prepare work reakdown structure (W..B.S.)

B8*

Prepare Gantt and CPM charts

B4*

Manage resources

B5

Develop contingency plans

B6

Produce progress reports

B7*

MANAGE PROJECTS

B

Work in teams

B1

Manage time

B2

Manage budgets

B3

Participate in meetings

A8

Ask questions

A9

Interview experts

A10

Share knowledge, data and information

A11*

Evaluate applicability of technical information

A12

Solve problems

A13

Write documentation

A4

COMMUNICATE

A

Write reports

A1*

Write proposals

A2

Write e-mail

A3

Use CAD technology

E3*

Extrapolate data

E4*

Create topology

E5

Create surrogate data

E6*

Export data

E7

Reproject data

E8*

PROCESS DATA

E

Perform raster to vector conversion

E9*

Post-process GPS data

E1*

Geo-reference spatial data

E2

DACUM Skill Rating Scale:Ratings on this scale are based on industrial performance standards.1 - Can perform some parts of this skill satisfactorily but requires assistance and/or supervision to perform the entire skill.2 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily but requires periodic assistance and/or supervision

3 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily without assistance and/or supervision.4 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily with more than acceptance speed and quality.

NOTE: Black fill indicates the rating that was given at Industry DACUM workshop * Denotes a skill and/or ability that was added or ammended at the Graduate Skills and Abilities workshop

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1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Develop applications for users

H1

Develop automations

H2

Write program solutions

H3*

Use visual basic

H4

Apply GIS methodology to various domains

F3

Mine data

F4*

Create rules for modelling data

F5

Model data

F6

Perform statistical analysis

F1

Perform spatial analysis

F2

ANALYZE DATA

F

Perform remote sensing analysis

F7

Summarize data

F8

Interpolate data

F9*

Select map type to best reflect data

G6

Publish the map to a variety of formats

G7

Create static and interactive maps

G8*

Apply cartographic design principles

G1

Choose the appropriate scale for the resolution of dataG2

Use colours to communicate effectively

G3*

Build a legend

G4

Adhere to an acceptable cartographic style

G10*

Design map to meet audience needs

G5

Identify the problem

I1*

Formulate research questions

I2*

Formulate research methodology

I3*

Perform literature review

I4*

Use XML

H5

De-bug

H6

Troubleshoot

J5

Use plotters/printers

J6*

Use operating systems

J1

Navigate LANS and WANS

J2

Work with GPS

J3*

MAKE MAPS

G

USE PROGRAM LANGUAGES

H

Classify data

G9*

DACUM Skill Rating Scale:Ratings on this scale are based on industrial performance standards.1 - Can perform some parts of this skill satisfactorily but requires assistance and/or supervision to perform the entire skill.2 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily but requires periodic assistance and/or supervision

3 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily without assistance and/or supervision.4 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily with more than acceptance speed and quality.

Use hand-held computers/data loggers

J4

Identify primary and secondary data sources

I5*

Access and use manuals (help support)

J7

CONDUCT RESEARCHI*

USE TECHNOLOGY

J

NOTE: Black fill indicates the rating that was given at Industry DACUM workshop * Denotes a skill and/or ability that was added or ammended at the Graduate Skills and Abilities workshop

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1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

DISPLAY PROFESSIONALISM

K

Behave ethically

K1*

Maintain objectivity

K12

Identify personal biases

K13

Develop professionally

K14

Build and maintain professional network

K2

Follow copyright law/guidelines

K3

Obtain WHMIS

K4*

Present data with integrity

K5

Display positive work ethic

K9

Resolve conflict

K10

Mentor

K11

Cite contributors

K6

Be a team player

K7*

Treat people with respect

K8

Use data translation/manipulation software

L8*

Participate in GIS community

K15

Manage stress

K16

Dress appropriately

K17

Accept and respond to criticism

K18*

Adapt to the business culture

K19

Learn continuously

K20

Be culturally sensitive

K20*

Work independently

K21

Use GPS software

L11

USE SOFTWARE

L

Maintain currency in applications/software/languagesL1

Use wordprocessing applications

L2

Use spreadsheet applications

L3

Use database applications

L4

Use presentation software

L5

Install software

L6

Use GIS application software

L7

DACUM Skill Rating Scale:Ratings on this scale are based on industrial performance standards.1 - Can perform some parts of this skill satisfactorily but requires assistance and/or supervision to perform the entire skill.2 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily but requires periodic assistance and/or supervision3 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily without assistance and/or supervision.

3 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily without assistance and/or supervision.4 - Can perform this skill satisfactorily with more than acceptance speed and quality.

Use project management software

L12

Use compression software

L9

Use remote sensing applications

L10

NOTE: Black fill indicates the rating that was given at Industry DACUM workshop * Denotes a skill and/or ability that was added or ammended at the Graduate Skills and Abilities workshop

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Appendix D – Graduate Profile

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A. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively

with a variety of audiences. Elements of performance: A.1 Write correspondence, proposals, presentations, and technical reports using a

variety of technologies, writing styles and formats, applying correct grammar and spelling.

A.1.1 Write Reports A.1.2 Write Proposals A.1.3 Prepare a resume A.1.4 Make presentations with verbal, visual and audio elements

A.2 Speak clearly and listen actively to exchange ideas with others.

A.2.1 Participate in meetings A.2.2 Ask questions A.2.3 Interview experts

A.3 Simplify information for easier explanation and problem solving.

A.3.1 Translate technical information across disciplines A.3.2 Share knowledge, data, and information A.3.3 Evaluate applicability of technical information A.3.4 Solve problems

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B. The graduate has reliably demonstrated a working knowledge of project

management. Elements of performance: B.1 Identify tasks, sequence of events, timelines, and project risks.

B.1.1 Develop contingency plans B.1.2 Prepare W.B.S. (work breakdown structure)

B.2 Manage the use of time, budgets, and other resources to attain project-related goals. B.2.1 Manage time

B.2.2 Manage budgets B.2.3 Manage resources

B.3 Use available software related to project management. B.3.1 Prepare Gantt and CPM charts

B.3.2 Produce progress reports

B.4 Identify one’s own role and role of other team members in the project.

B.4.1 Work in teams

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C. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to apply problem-solving

skills, critical-thinking skills, and perform database administration as required for database management.

Elements of performance: C.1 Collect, analyze, and synthesize information through observation, research, and

consultation. C.1.1 Locate and access a variety of data sources

C.2 Use current database software functions to access information for problem solving.

C.2.1 Query databases C.2.2 Convert data formats C.2.3 Establish database connectivity C.2.4 Apply data structure concepts to solve problems

C.3 Effectively design new databases, monitor and make changes to databases, and

record database history.

C.3.1 Design databases C.3.2 Create and use an Entity Relationship Diagram (E.R.D.) C.3.3 Create databases C.3.4 Manage databases C.3.5 Edit databases C.3.6 Create data dictionary C.3.7 Create metadata C.3.8 Manage metadata C.3.9 Apply metadata standards C.3.10 Create data backups C.3.11 Normalize databases

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D. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to identify horizontal and

vertical accuracies for spatial data collection and perform in-situ spatial data collection that will meet project requirements and data collection standards.

Elements of performance: D.1 Apply an understanding of in-situ geomatics data collection.

D.1.1 Collect field data D.1.2 Use land survey data D.1.3 Plan data collection

D.2 Interpret project for data requirements and data collection standards.

D.2.1 Select map projection D.2.2 Check for accuracy D.2.3 Follow standards and guidelines D.2.4 Determine data resolution required

D.3 Use and create geomatics data from georeferenced raster imagery and maps, and analog data sources.

D.3.1 Use photogrammetry to produce vector data sets D.3.2 Use photogrammetry to produce digital orthophoto imagery D.3.3 Acquire remote sensing data D.3.4 Perform digitizing

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E. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to apply problem-solving

and critical-thinking skills as required to process data. Elements of performance: E.1 Perform geocoding on raster and vector spatial data formats.

E.1.1 Post-process GPS data E.1.2 Geo-reference spatial data

E.2 Use other sources of spatial data and transform spatial data in vector formats to create topological relationships.

E.2.1 Use CAD technology E.2.2 Create topology

E.3 Use data formats, map projections, and file formats to perform data reprojection,

data format conversion, and software file format conversion.

E.3.1 Export data E.3.2 Reproject data E.3.3 Perform raster to vector conversion E.3.4 Extrapolate data E.3.5 Create surrogate data

F. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to apply critical thinking and

problem solving skills in combination with GIS analysis tools and geomatics data to produce accurate results.

Elements of performance: F.1 Develop appropriate methodologies for a GIS project.

F.1.1 Create rules for modeling data F.1.2 Apply GIS methodology to various domains

F.2 Use appropriate mathematical, statistical, and spatial functions related to analyzing

geomatics spatial data. F.2.1 Perform statistical analysis F.2.2 Perform spatial analysis

F.2.3 Model Data F.2.4 Summarize data F.2.5 Perform remote sensing analysis F.2.6 Mine data

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G. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to produce effective

communication solutions using cartographic design principles and GIS technologies.

Elements of performance: G.1 Apply design theories and principles to develop effective visual communication solutions.

G.1.1 Apply cartographic design principles G.1.2 Choose the appropriate scale to reflect the resolution of your data G.1.3 Use colours to communicate effectively G.1.4 Design map to audience needs G.1.5 Select map type to best reflect data G.1.6 Adhere to an acceptable cartographic style

G.2 Use a variety of advanced technologies to display, capture and manipulate

geomatics data to produce a final product. G.2.1 Build a legend G.2.2 Publish the map to a variety of formats

G.2.3 Classify data G.2.4 Create static and interactive maps

H. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to develop, debug, and modify program code to design specifications using programming languages.

Elements of performance: H.1 Use software programming languages to develop, debug, and modify program code that meets project requirements.

H.1.1 Use visual basic H.1.2 Use XML De-bug H.1.3 Write program solutions

H.2 Analyze project requirements and develop software applications.

H.2.1 Develop applications for users H.2.2 Develop automations

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I. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to conduct background

research by collecting and organizing relevant and necessary information from a variety of sources for a GIS project.

Elements of performance: I.1 Think and read critically.

I.1.1 Identify the problem I.1.2 Formulate research questions

I.2 Locate, gather, organize, and assess information using appropriate technology and

information systems. I.2.1 Perform literature review I.3 Identify relevant data and create research methods.

I.3.1 Formulate research methodology I.3.2 Identify primary and secondary data sources

J. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to use computing hardware

and equipment involved in GIS projects. Elements of performance: J.1 Ensure that computing equipment and associated hardware are used according to

manufacturer’s recommended directions.

J.1.1 Work with GPS J.1.2 Use hand-held computers/data loggers J.1.3 Use plotters/printers

J.2 Use primary software functions relating to the operation of computer workstations and computers on networks.

J.2.1 Use operating systems J.2.2 Navigate LANS and WANS

J.3 Identify and resolve technical problems that occur in the operation of computing hardware and equipment.

J.3.1 Troubleshoot J.3.2 Access and use manuals (help support)

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K. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to act professionally. Elements of performance: K.1 Uphold professional standards of practice, ethics, and integrity. K.1.1 Behave ethically K.1.2 Follow copyright law/guidelines K.1.3 Display positive work ethic K.1.4 Present data with integrity

K.1.5 Cite contributors K.2 Practice continuous learning. K.2.1 Build and maintain professional network

K.2.2 Participate in GIS community

K.3 Assess personal and professional strengths and areas for development.

K.3.1 Learn continuously K.3.2 Develop professionally

K.4 Practice health and safety to comply with industry standards of practice and

personal wellness. K.4.1 Obtain WHMIS K.4.2 Manage Stress K.5 Respect, be open to and supportive of the thoughts, opinions, and contributions of

others. K.5.1 Be a team player K.5.2 Treat people with respect K.5.3 Identify personal biases K.5.4 Maintain objectively K.5.5 Resolve conflict K.5.6 Be culturally sensitive K.5.7 Accept and respond to criticism

K.5.8 Mentor K.5.9 Dress appropriately K.5.10 Adapt to the business culture K.5.11 Work independently

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L. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to use software tools

involved in GIS projects. Elements of performance: L.1 Integrate the need for self-evaluation and commitment to lifelong learning.

L.1.1 Maintain currency in applications/software/languages. L.2 Operate common office software tools appropriate for the task.

L.2.1 Use word processing applications L.2.2 Use spreadsheet applications L.2.3 Use database applications L.2.4 Use presentation software L.2.5 Use project management software

L.3 Resolve new and upgrade software version issues.

L.3.1 Install software

L.4 Select and operate geomatics and file handling software.

L.4.1 Use GIS application software L.4.2 Use data translation/manipulation software L.4.3 Use compression software L.4.4 Use remote sensing software L.4.5 Use GPS software

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Appendix E – Graduate Focus Group Discussion

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GIS Technology Curriculum Validation – Program Renewal

Graduate Focus Group – November 12/03

Summary

1. What did you like best about the GIS Technology program? • Length of the program • Program has the latest software • Hands – on, practical approach to learning • Support received from other students

2. What did you like least about the program? • Little apparent communication among the instructors • Inconsistent/unpredictable access to computer lab • Inappropriate focus on preparation for GIS junior management positions - focus

should be on GIS entry level positions. • Not enough time spent on core curriculum and too much spent the (related

courses) • Poor organization for the thesis project • Some of the most current software was not being used • Little or no connectivity among courses (e.g. Project Management and Technical

Writing courses were not taught in a GIS context) • Program curriculum similar to other GIS programs that are being delivered in a 2-

year time frame • Program does not seem to have strong links with industry

3. What was your educational standing prior to taking the program? and/or

• B.A. double major – Natural Science and Biology • B.A. - ? Studies • Diploma in Natural Resources and B.A. • B.A. - Geography • B.A. triple major – Urban Studies, Geography and History • B.A. – Geography • B.A. – major – Anthropology; minor – Geography • B.Sc. – Environmental Studies + 5 years unrelated work experience in airline

industry • “Most people come with a Geography degree, but many with Forestry or

Agriculture backgrounds – the variety of people who have taken this course is unbelievable”

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4. What was your most recent employment prior to taking the program? • Environmental scientist • Natural resources • Geography • Worked completely out of my field

5. What was your reason for taking the program? • Couldn’t get jobs using their educational background and thought that the GIS

program would build on their previous education and give them practical skills to

work in their area of interest.

• To learn how to use the software

6. Name one thing we can do to increase student satisfaction with the program?

• All entering students should have basic level competence in working with

computers and software applications.

• Change the overall structure of the program - even out the course load, - increase communication among instructors,

• Revamp the program so that the courses are interconnected and lead to a

(capstone activity) that uses all the skills that were developed in the program.

• Use industry standards for what is expected of student work (e.g. cartography)

• Make this a laptop program

• Keep up-to-date with industry. Getting assignments from industry and focus

assignments on what industry can use.

• A (committed) Advisory Committee is a key element.

• Look at similar quality programs and consider adopting their method of delivery

and curriculum.

• Extend the Project Thesis to 6 months

• Introduce a Co-op component

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7. Is there anything that you would like to add before we end the discussion?

• There are some really good instructors in the program

• There is a lot of potential for this program

• Graduates of the program have a decent reputation and there are close ties

among them

• The majority of students who enroll in the program have a university degree and

are motivated to succeed. Those with weaker academic backgrounds have

difficulty with the programs shortcomings

• Students relied on each other to succeed

• The curriculum should contain a basic programming course

• Program should move away from teaching “Avenue” scripting and focus on “BBA

and Fabrication”

• Even though there were personality differences that effected group dynamics the

one thing that students shared (and bound them together) was the common goal

to get through the program

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Appendix F – Program Renewal Plan

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Geographic Information Systems Technology Program Program Renewal

Vision Statement

In the next five years, the Geographic Information Systems Technology program will be recognized as a leader in the provision of training that prepares graduates for a variety of careers in the industry. Goal statements The Geographic Information Systems Technology program has developed the following goals to realize its vision:

1. Student and Graduate Satisfaction Ensure that students and graduates are satisfied with all aspects of the teaching - learning process. To achieve the overall goal of increasing graduate satisfaction to levels comparable to that reported by all respondents to the College’s Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Survey (89% for 2000/2001 graduates) the program will: • Follow/monitor all relevant procedures (e.g. Student Evaluation of

Program, Student Mid-Course Feedback of Instruction and Student Evaluation of Instruction) for ensuring high quality instruction to all learners,

• Provide direction for on-going staff development based on survey results, and

• Develop/implement an intervention plan to manage the existing student dissatisfaction issue.

2. Partner involvement Strengthen existing partnerships with industry, government and other groups to ensure that the program graduates continue to meet current and future industry requirements. The program will: • Review the current Advisory Committee membership, frequency of

meetings, meeting agendas etc… with the goal of renewing the Advisory Committee so that it is better able to provide on-going support to the program renewal process, and

• Cultivate close relationships with employers to increase the opportunities for students to address “real-world” questions during the final project component of the program.

3. Curriculum Deliver a comprehensive and up-to-date advanced diploma program that will appeal to technologists and persons holding other post-secondary qualifications. The program will:

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• Establish a faculty curriculum committee to guide the ongoing curriculum renewal process,

• Implement curriculum renewal strategies identified in Curriculum Validation process,

• Expand and diversify the GIS applications that are presented in the program to meet a wide variety of industry needs,

• Update course outlines to reflect program renewal objectives, and • Deliver the program following Civil/Cad schedule.

4. Program marketing Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy to ensure that the program maintains a positive image and high profile in Manitoba and beyond. The program will: • Implement strategies to market the program to prospective students and

industry. One strategy will be the development of a comprehensive website that will include program learning outcomes and course outlines.

5. Laptop delivery Use laptops in the delivery of the program. The program will: • Determine the suitability of introducing laptops in the delivery of the

program, and • If found to be suitable, request SAC approval to use laptops in the delivery

of the program.

6. Co-Operative Education component Adopt the Co-operative education delivery model as an integral part of the renewal of the GIS program. The program will: • Determine the suitability of adopting the Co-operative education in the

delivery of the program, • Assess industry support for the work placement component of the model,

and • If found to be suitable and supported by industry seek SAC approval to

adopt the Co-operative education delivery model.

7. Applied Degree option (Note: this goal is conditional on COPSE approval for the College to award Applied Degrees)

Determine the viability of expanding the GIS program to include an Applied Degree option. The program will: • Determine industry demand and support for an Applied Degree option in

GIS, • Determine student demand for an Applied Degree option in GIS, • Identify the resources (curricular, faculty, classroom/lab and technology)

required to add an applied degree option, and • Report on findings to Advisory Committee and SAC.

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8. Resources Ensure that the facilities, staffing and other resources that are available to the program are sufficient to achieve its vision. The program will: • Provide appropriate equipment, classroom and lab space for use by

students in the program, • Liaise with the Library to ensure that the faculty and students have access

to sufficient online resources (e.g. e-journals specific to GIS technology), and

• Provide faculty with sufficient professional development opportunities and resources to ensure that they maintain high teaching standards and remain current with the latest technology and the requirements of industry.

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Appendix G – 5 -Year Program Renewal Plan Timelines

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ID Task Name1 Increase student/graduate satisfaction with program

2 Implement/monitor the mid-program student feed-back of instructor process

3 Administer/monitor/follow-up on the Student Evaluation of Program survey

4 Administer/monitor/follow-up on the Student Evaluation of Instruction survey

5 Provide direction for staff development based on survey results

6 Develop/implement an intervention plan to manage the existing student dissatisfaction issue

7 Increase partner involvement

8 Hold regularly scheduled Advisory Committee meetings

9 Obtain Advisory Committee endorsement for major program renewal initiatives

10 Increase number of employers available for in-industry student projects

11 Renew the curriculum

12 Establish/maintain a curriculum committee to direct on-going program renewal

13 Implement curriculum renewal strategies identified in Curriculum Validation

14 Expand the number/diversity of applications for the GIS program

15 Update course outlines to reflect program renewal objectives

16 Deliver program following Civil/Cad schedule

17 Market the program

18 Implement strategies to promote the program to industry

19 Implement strategies to promote the program to prospective students

20 Develop a comprehensive website

21 Make the program learning outcomes available on the website

22 Make the course outlines available on the website

23 Introduce laptop delivery

24 Assess suitability and impact of adopting laptop delivery

25 If found to be suitable seek SAC approval to adopt laptop delivery

26 If approved, implement laptop delivery

27 Adopt the Co-op Education delivery model

28 Assess suitability of adopting Co-op Ed. model

29 If found to be suitable, seek SAC approval for adopting Co-op delivery model

30 If approved, make necessary program adjustments to conform to the Co-op delivery model

31 Implement Co-op delivery model

32 Asses the viability of offering an applied degree option (Subject to COPSE approval for College to award Applied Degree)

33 Assess industry demand for an applied degree in GIS

34 Assess student demand for an applied degree in GIS

35 Report on findings of industry/student demand to Advisory Committee and SAC

36 Resources

37 Provide on-going staff development opportunities

38 Liaise with Library to ensure sufficient on-line resources

39 Provide appropriate equipment, classroom and lab space

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