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2. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 Renewing the Geomatics Engineering Curriculum at the University of New Brunswick Dr. David Coleman and Dr. Peter Dare Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering University of New Brunswick CANADA Dr. David Coleman and Dr. Peter Dare Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering University of New Brunswick CANADA

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7. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 Surveying, Geodesy and Geomatics at UNB  1785: University Founded  1840: Surveying taught as part of Mathematics  1859: 3 term program in Surveying and Civil Eng initiated  1889: Chair in Civil Engineering and Surveying established  1960: Dept of Surveying Engineering established  1994: Renamed Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering  1785: University Founded  1840: Surveying taught as part of Mathematics  1859: 3 term program in Surveying and Civil Eng initiated  1889: Chair in Civil Engineering and Surveying established  1960: Dept of Surveying Engineering established  1994: Renamed Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering

8. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 UNB 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

9. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 Teaching and Research Profile Remote Sensing Global 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 Sensing Global 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

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11. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 Degree 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.

12. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 GGE Graduates Worldwide

13. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 GGE Undergraduate Program Background  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  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

14. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 Modifying the Early Curriculum  Early efforts primarily from within  Differentiation from Civil Engineering  More attention to scientific underpinnings  Greater attention to computing fundamentals applications of computers  Increasing focus on technological areas of interest to individual faculty members  (Minimal) External Influence primarily from large institutions  Federal & provincial mapping & charting agencies  Large multidisciplinary companies  Early efforts primarily from within  Differentiation from Civil Engineering  More attention to scientific underpinnings  Greater attention to computing fundamentals applications of computers  Increasing focus on technological areas of interest to individual faculty members  (Minimal) External Influence primarily from large institutions  Federal & provincial mapping & charting agencies  Large multidisciplinary companies

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17. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 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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19. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 Three Major Trends Observed 1965 - 2005 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. 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.

20. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 Drivers for Current Change  Internal  Reflecting changes in faculty members  Program taking too long for students to complete -- possibility of becoming uncompetitive  Accreditation-Related  More 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 capture  More business management skills  Internal  Reflecting changes in faculty members  Program taking too long for students to complete -- possibility of becoming uncompetitive  Accreditation-Related  More 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 capture  More business management skills

21. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 New 2007 Curriculum

22. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 New 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.

23. Scientia Est Potentia Joint Conference Prague, June 2007 Curriculum 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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