School of Forest Resources and Conservation		UF / IFAS
	About GEOMATICS
Program History Mission Statement Educational Objectives Accreditation Areas of Study Research Courses Facilities	Geomatics refers to the integrated approach of measurement, analysis, and management of the descriptions and locations of geo-spatial data. These data come from many sources, including earth-orbiting satellites, air and sea-borne sensors and ground based instruments. It is processed and manipulated with state-of-the-art information technology. Geomatics has applications in all disciplines which depend on spatial data, including forestry, environmental studies, planning, engineering, navigation, geology and geophysics. It is thus fundamental to all areas of study which use spatially related data, such as Surveying, Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems, Property or Cadastral Studies and Global Positioning. The Geomatics Program at the University of Florida is the oldest program of its kind in the south-eastern United States. Students have the opportunity to pursue a BS in Geomatics, an MS with a concentration in Geomatics or a PhD. The Bachelor’s Program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET). The Geomatics Program in the University of Florida is available at three locations in the state- on the main campus in Gainesville, at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC) or at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) in Plant City. Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics may attend at any of the locations. Please contact us for more information about the Program at any of these locations.
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