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Sir Sanford Fleming College - Post-Graduate Education and Training in GIS
Written by Glenn Letham (GISuser editor)
Wednesday, 07 December 2005 Sir Sanford Fleming College... aka Fleming College has several programs focused on training GIS professionals. Commencing in January 2006, the College is offering the following programs: Geographic Information Systems - Applications Specialist; Geographic Information Systems - Cartographic Specialist; Geomatics Technician. The programs are designed to train students using state-of-the-art technologies including software from ESRI, Autodesk, PCI Geomatics, and CARIS. Work experience will be gained doing experiential work - putting theory into practice. An internship program will provide practical experience and lead to valuable industry contacts.
Geomatics Technician Program Highlights This two-year diploma program, the first of its kind in Ontario, will train you to use state-of-the-art technology tools to collect, mine, store, manipulate, analyze, interpret and communicate geographic information - skills that can be applied to virtually any discipline such as urban planning, engineering, or crime investigation. With a one-to-one student to computer ratio, you'll have ample opportunity to practice your skills in our new geomatics labs. Your training will include proficiency in a variety of operating systems used in the industry today. You will also acquire expertise using GIS software from ESRI, Autodesk, PCI Geomatics, and CARIS - providing you with flexibility in the workforce.
GIS Cartographic Specialist Program Highlights The GIS Cartographic Specialist program is an advanced post-graduate program, building on your existing, related skills. You can complete this intensive program in 12 months; courses are subdivided into three trimesters of 15 weeks each, with 24 hours of classroom and laboratory instruction per week.
GIS Applications Specialist Program Highlights This post-graduate, intensive, three-semester GIS program will have you using current high-end technology tools to collect, store, manipulate, analyze, interpret, and communicate geographic information within a variety of disciplines. You'll work on several operating systems used in the industry today. You'll have access to the latest in appropriate computer hardware, software, and field technology - with a student to computer ratio of one-to-one. Of course, you'll have plenty of opportunities to practice your skills in a work-like setting.
A university degree or college diploma in a related discipline, or equivalent education or work experience is erquried for admission to the programs.
About Fleming College
Two main campuses, Sutherland and Frost, are located in central Ontario's amazing Kawartha Lakes region, just 130 kms northeast of Toronto. As a result, they deliver that hard-to-find combination of quality learning and quality of life. Each main campus occupies 80 hectares of green space, offering modern, on-campus residence accommodations and the best in teaching and recreational facilities. Peterborough, a thriving college and university city, offers students urban convenience and relaxed living. Lindsay, about 30 kms away, provides an ideal setting for students at our School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences.
I am currenly a student at that very school, in the GIS Applications Specialist Program. It is truly an amazing program. The school itself is beautiful; housing up-to-date technology in conjunction with a very knowledgeable and engaging faculty. I suggest you check out http://www.geomaticsatfleming.ca to get an in depth look at the program that is offered and the projects that have been completed by the students in the past.
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