We offer the only Geomatics program in Alaska. What in the world is GEOMATICS? Geomatics is a newer term that encompasses the fields of Surveying, Mapping, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Hydrography, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Our department is fully committed to help educate students to meet the tremendous industry demand. We offer a modern curriculum, instruction with the latest industry standard software, and the fully equipped Trimble Geomatics Lab and brand new AeroMap U.S. & DAT/EM Systems International Photogrammetry Lab. All of this in the incredible setting of Alaska, The Last Frontier.
See the Geomatics Advising and Course Requirements Flyer (pdf).
The Geomatics informational flyer (pdf)
The NEW Geomatics Brochure (pdf)
Alaska Surveying and Mapping Conference (ASMC) February 2009
Course Descriptions (pdf)
Employers & other Constituents: Take a survey (pdf) (doc) about the Geomatics Program. Use the pdf and edit in Acrobat or use the Word doc to edit and email back. Printed and mailed in will also work.
Information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics about Surveying and related fields.
The Department of Geomatics at UAA offers the following programs in Geomatics:
- Bachelor of Science in Geomatics with a choice of two emphasis areas: Survey Geomatics or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Geomatics.
- Certificate in Geographic Information Systems.
See Geomatics Program Overview & Requirements here (pdf).
