Program Overview
Through a partnership with Fleming College, this GIS mini-minor allows students pursuing degrees in Archaeology, Geography, or Environmental & Resource Science to specialize in GIS. By taking courses at Fleming's Frost Campus in the third year, students can choose an emphasis in either Applications or Cartography, earning an Ontario College Graduate Certificate and seven upper-level Trent Science credits upon completion. The program emphasizes technical skills, such as computer programming, and encourages students to gain additional experience in this area.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This option in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is offered in partnership with Fleming College and is open to students pursuing a degree in Archaeology, Geography, or Environmental & Resource Science. The program aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge to visualize, question, analyze, and interpret data to understand relationships, patterns, and trends. It is structured as a "mini-minor", a set of courses in a specific discipline that can be completed alongside any undergraduate degree program. Students will complete courses in the third year of their degree program at Fleming College, choosing between the Emphasis in Geographical Information Systems (Applications) or the Emphasis in Geographical Information Systems (Cartography). Students will be registered full-time at Fleming College and attend classes at the Frost Campus in Lindsay. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive an Ontario College Graduate Certificate, along with seven upper-level Trent Science credits.
Other:
- This program is offered in partnership with Fleming College, requiring students to complete the third year of their studies at Fleming's Frost Campus in Lindsay.
- Students can choose between the Emphasis in Geographical Information Systems (Applications) or the Emphasis in Geographical Information Systems (Cartography) at Fleming College.
- This program is designed for students interested in connecting geography with data, allowing them to focus on an additional subject of interest.
- The program provides a strong foundation in computer programming and algorithm design, with experience in C++ programming and visual Basic Languages being an asset.
- Students are encouraged to gain as much computer programming experience as possible beyond the required courses.
- The program emphasizes developing skills for the "Technical Issues" component of the Fleming year.
Entry Requirements:
- For Trent University: At least 10.0 university credits with suitable standing towards a Trent Honours degree, including the 1000-level introductory course plus at least 2.0 additional credits in your major.
- Specific Course Requirements:
- Successful completion of GEOG-ERSC 2090H and at least 1.0 credit from Computing & Information Systems before the third year.
- All Geography majors should have successfully completed GEOG-ERSC-BIOL 2080H.
- Fleming College (for the third year): Applicants must apply online to the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS).
- Application Procedures:
- Consult with the chair(s) of the appropriate departments or programs at Trent.
- Submit completed application forms to the chair of Geography by January 20 of your second year.
- Selection is based on the program of courses completed and cumulative averages to date, including mid-year grades in second year.
- Successful applicants will receive a letter of acceptance and contact information for the program at Fleming.
