scientia est potentia joint conference prague, june 2007
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Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
Renewing the Geomatics Engineering Curriculum at
the University of New Brunswick
Dr. David Coleman and Dr. Peter Dare
Geodesy & Geomatics EngineeringUniversity of New Brunswick
CANADA
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
Surveying, Geodesy and Geomatics at UNB
Surveying, Geodesy and Geomatics at UNB
1785: University Founded1840: Surveying taught as part of Mathematics1859: 3 term program in Surveying and Civil Eng
initiated1889: Chair in Civil Engineering and Surveying
established1960: Dept of Surveying Engineering established1994: Renamed Geodesy and Geomatics
Engineering
1785: University Founded1840: Surveying taught as part of Mathematics1859: 3 term program in Surveying and Civil Eng
initiated1889: Chair in Civil Engineering and Surveying
established1960: Dept of Surveying Engineering established1994: Renamed Geodesy and Geomatics
Engineering
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
UNB GGE TodayUNB GGE Today
• 3 Technical and 4 Admin Support Staff.
• 130 Undergraduates in dept.
• Over 60 Full- and Part-Time Post-Grads at Masters or PhD level.
• 15 faculty members contributing to program:
• 9 full-time professors (+President)
• 1 adjunct professor
• 3 active professors emeriti
• 2 senior research associates
• Plus 4 research assistants
• 3 Technical and 4 Admin Support Staff.
• 130 Undergraduates in dept.
• Over 60 Full- and Part-Time Post-Grads at Masters or PhD level.
• 15 faculty members contributing to program:
• 9 full-time professors (+President)
• 1 adjunct professor
• 3 active professors emeriti
• 2 senior research associates
• Plus 4 research assistants
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Teaching and Research Profile
Teaching and Research Profile
Remote SensingGlobal Navigation Satellite
Systems (e.g, GPS)
Geographical Information Systems
Geodesy
Land Administration and Cadastral Surveying
Hydrography and Ocean Mapping
Engineering and Mining Surveying
Topographic Surveys
Remote SensingGlobal Navigation Satellite
Systems (e.g, GPS)
Geographical Information Systems
Geodesy
Land Administration and Cadastral Surveying
Hydrography and Ocean Mapping
Engineering and Mining Surveying
Topographic Surveys
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
Degree ProgramsDegree Programs
• Undergraduate Degrees
• BScE in Geomatics Engineering
• Double degree with Computer Science
• Opportunities for multiple Professional Experience components and International Exchanges
• Post-Graduate Degrees
• Course-based Master of Engineering
• Project-based Master of Engineering
• Research-based Master of Science in Engineering
• Research-based PhD.
• Undergraduate Degrees
• BScE in Geomatics Engineering
• Double degree with Computer Science
• Opportunities for multiple Professional Experience components and International Exchanges
• Post-Graduate Degrees
• Course-based Master of Engineering
• Project-based Master of Engineering
• Research-based Master of Science in Engineering
• Research-based PhD.
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GGE Graduates Worldwide
GGE Graduates Worldwide
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
GGE Undergraduate Program BackgroundGGE Undergraduate
Program BackgroundOriginally begun as 5-year Program
built atop Civil EngineeringDeveloped into its own specialization
by late 1960sFirst attempt at 4-year program in
1977Modifications through late 1980s and
1990sUpdated again in 2007
Originally begun as 5-year Program built atop Civil Engineering
Developed into its own specialization by late 1960s
First attempt at 4-year program in 1977
Modifications through late 1980s and 1990s
Updated again in 2007
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Modifying the Early Curriculum
Modifying the Early Curriculum
Early efforts primarily from withinDifferentiation from Civil EngineeringMore attention to scientific underpinningsGreater attention to computing fundamentals
applications of computersIncreasing focus on technological areas of
interest to individual faculty members
(Minimal) External Influence primarily from large institutionsFederal & provincial mapping & charting
agencies Large multidisciplinary companies
Early efforts primarily from withinDifferentiation from Civil EngineeringMore attention to scientific underpinningsGreater attention to computing fundamentals
applications of computersIncreasing focus on technological areas of
interest to individual faculty members
(Minimal) External Influence primarily from large institutionsFederal & provincial mapping & charting
agencies Large multidisciplinary companies
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1965 Curriculum1965 Curriculum
SE-Specific CoursesOther Engineering & CSBasic Sciences & MathsHumanities, Languages & Social Sciences
Surveying Measurements & Analysis PhotogrammetryGeodesy / Astronomy / GPS Land Administration / CadastreCartography Adjustments & AnalysisThesis or Senior Technical Report
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
1990 Curriculum1990 Curriculum
SE-Specific CoursesOther Engineering & CSBasic Sciences & MathsHumanities, Languages & Social Sciences
Surveying Measurements & Analysis PhotogrammetryGeodesy / Astronomy / GPS Land Administration / CadastreCartography Adjustments & StatisticsGeographic Information Systems Integrative SE / GGE CoursesThesis or Senior Technical Report
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Today's Accreditation Requirements
Today's Accreditation Requirements
Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)
Canadian Council on Land Surveying (CCLS)
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB)
Canadian Council on Land Surveying (CCLS)
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
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2005 Curriculum2005 Curriculum
GGE-Specific CoursesOther Engineering & CSBasic Sciences & MathsHumanities, Languages & Social Sciences
Surveying Measurements & Analysis Photogrammetry Geodesy / Astronomy / GPS
Land Administration / Cadastre Cartography Adjustments & Statistics
Geographic Information Systems Remote Sensing Hydrography
Integrative SE / GGE Courses Thesis or Senior Technical Report
Surveying Measurements & Analysis Photogrammetry Geodesy / Astronomy / GPS
Land Administration / Cadastre Cartography Adjustments & Statistics
Geographic Information Systems Remote Sensing Hydrography
Integrative SE / GGE Courses Thesis or Senior Technical Report
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Three Major Trends Observed
1965 - 2005
Three Major Trends Observed
1965 - 20051.Proportionate increase in geomatics-specific
content overall;
2.Corresponding relative reduction in "Other Engineering and CS" and "Basic Sciences and Math" components;
3.Dramatic increase in program breadth;
4.Greater attention to "Professional Surveying" Components; and
5.Steady reduction in the treatment of photogrammetry and production cartography.
1.Proportionate increase in geomatics-specific content overall;
2.Corresponding relative reduction in "Other Engineering and CS" and "Basic Sciences and Math" components;
3.Dramatic increase in program breadth;
4.Greater attention to "Professional Surveying" Components; and
5.Steady reduction in the treatment of photogrammetry and production cartography.
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
Drivers for Current Change
Drivers for Current Change
InternalReflecting changes in faculty membersProgram taking too long for students to
complete -- possibility of becoming uncompetitive
Accreditation-RelatedMore coverage of selected legal and business
management issues (CCLS)Stronger open-ended design component and
team-based projects (CEAB)Employer Feedback
New technologies for data captureMore business management skills
InternalReflecting changes in faculty membersProgram taking too long for students to
complete -- possibility of becoming uncompetitive
Accreditation-RelatedMore coverage of selected legal and business
management issues (CCLS)Stronger open-ended design component and
team-based projects (CEAB)Employer Feedback
New technologies for data captureMore business management skills
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
New 2007 CurriculumNew 2007 Curriculum
GGE-Specific CoursesOther Engineering & CSBasic Sciences & MathsHumanities, Languages & Social Sciences
Surveying Measurements & Analysis Photogrammetry Geodesy / Astronomy / GPS
Land Administration / Cadastre Cartography Adjustments & Statistics
Geographic Information Systems Remote Sensing Hydrography
Integrative Courses Senior Technical Report
Surveying Measurements & Analysis Photogrammetry Geodesy / Astronomy / GPS
Land Administration / Cadastre Cartography Adjustments & Statistics
Geographic Information Systems Remote Sensing Hydrography
Integrative Courses Senior Technical Report
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
New 2007 CurriculumNew 2007 Curriculum
Provides updated view and treatment of content.
Better meets requirements of both CEAB and CCLS.
Maintains greater breadth than any other Canadian program, but with good balance of core and elective courses.
May be completed by the typical capable student in 4 years.
Provides updated view and treatment of content.
Better meets requirements of both CEAB and CCLS.
Maintains greater breadth than any other Canadian program, but with good balance of core and elective courses.
May be completed by the typical capable student in 4 years.
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
Curriculum Change:Points of DebateCurriculum Change:Points of Debate
Internally-driven vs. Profession-driven
"Curriculum Creep" -- Depth vs. breadth of geomatics-specific content
Adequate balance of "Science & technology" vs. "Soft Skills" vital to professionals
Creating a potent Learning Experience that will stand the test of time.
Internally-driven vs. Profession-driven
"Curriculum Creep" -- Depth vs. breadth of geomatics-specific content
Adequate balance of "Science & technology" vs. "Soft Skills" vital to professionals
Creating a potent Learning Experience that will stand the test of time.
Scientia Est Potentia Joint ConferencePrague, June 2007
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