Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, 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


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


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


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


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.


GGE Graduates Worldwide

GGE Graduates Worldwide


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


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


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



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


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)



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




Integrative SE / GGE Courses Thesis or Senior Technical Report


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.


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


New 2007 CurriculumNew 2007 Curriculum

GGE-Specific CoursesOther Engineering & CSBasic Sciences & MathsHumanities, Languages & Social Sciences




Integrative Courses Senior Technical Report




Integrative Courses Senior Technical Report


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.


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.


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