1. 1 Geomatics Engineering What we do ? Job perspectives ? How to get enrolled ? First-Year Engineering Lectures (ENGR 100), Fall 2007

2. 2 We “digitize” the world ! 1907 Now Mobile Mapping Van Laser scanner Wireless GPS/GIS Car navigation

3. 3 We “digitize” the world ! Aerial camera Mars orbital image Mars rover & rock image GPS navigation/positioning Satellite imaging

4. 4 We “model” the world ! Design/planning watershed visibility Crime & security Microsoft Virtual Earth Road network Ground Zero in 2001

5. 5 URISA's Latest Salary Survey (8-work year) (Sept 2007) 63.7% were employed in some level of Gov. Most jobs require at least certain proficiency Avg. 06 salary $60,050, 13.8% more than 03 Consultants avg. 06 salary: $96,786 ($71,280 in 03) 63.8% respondents’ organizations hired more GIS staff in the past 5 years.

6. 6 Geomatics Engineering: bridge the real and virtual worlds Contact: IDE/MDE office Civil Engineering UG office Geomatics Engineering in CE