Geomatics engineering includes the disciplines of geodesy and geodetic science, photogrammetry, remote sensing, mapping, land and geographic information systems, spatial computing, computer vision and all types of surveying. Geomatics is the science that knits all these spatial information disciplines together, and geomatics engineering is developing the science and creating new uses for the technology developed. In 1996, the department merged to form the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Geodetic Science. The goal of our geomatics engineering program is to expose students to the entire scope of career opportunities in the geomatics field and to develop basic skills in those areas. The program consists of a core which provides basic skills in mathematics, the sciences, the fundamentals of engineering, and geomatics, while placing considerable emphasis on the developments of broad professional skills.
Students then specialize in one of twelve tracks, or they can develop their own specialization.
Students completing the cadastral surveying track will receive the minor in cadastral surveying, which satisfies the requirements for registration as a professional surveyor in Ohio. In addition, all graduates of the program are able to seek registration as professional engineers in Ohio. The career opportunities for graduate surveyors are bright. There is currently a significant shortage of qualified cadastral surveyors in the United States, and salaries are starting to rise as a consequence. Graduates with GIS and LIS expertise are particularly sought after, as are photogrammetry and remote sensing experts.