Geographic Information Systems
Co-op type:
Optional
Skills students have at the start of co-op work term:
- Field data acquisition
- Interpretation of remotely sensed imagery, analytical image analysis
- Designing and developing databases using relational database management tools
- Skilled in the use of programming technology (Python scripting for geoprocessing, utility development and web application development with JavaScript/DoJo/jQuery, HTML 5 and CSS)
- Skilled in the use of Client/Server/Cloud architectures for GIS
- Project management (leading projects, Gantt charting, spiral project management and agile methods, documentation of processes)
- Analysis and data visualization, cartography
Suggested job titles:
- GIS Analyst
- Geophysical Assistant
- Geospacial Technician
- Data Analyst
- Geomatics Engineer
Requirements to remain eligible for co-op:
Co-op students must maintain Co-op Eligibility at all times. In addition to maintaining Co-op Eligibility Criteria, students in this program must achieve:
- A minimum GPA of 2.7
Additional Info:
- This program offers one optional co-op work term.
- If you are an international student enrolled in the co-op program, you are required to have a valid co-op work permit before starting your work term. You must apply for and receive a Social Insurance Number to work in Canada. You are encouraged to start the application process in your preparation term as government processing time can take up to 4 months or more. Please refer to the Algonquin College International Education Centre for more information.
Student Availability by Term:
- Fall