Year
Year 3
Semester
First Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Spatial data applications in urban design and infrastructure planning.
Course overview
This course explores how spatial data drives modern urban design and infrastructure planning. You will learn to use geospatial tools to analyse urban environments, assess development impacts, and support municipal decision-making. The focus is on practical applications of GIS and remote sensing in real-world planning contexts.
Who takes this course
GEOM 3980 is an elective open to students in the Geomatics Technician and Civil Engineering Technology programs, as well as other programs with departmental approval.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Apply spatial data principles to urban design scenarios
- Evaluate infrastructure planning requirements using geospatial tools
- Analyse urban growth patterns through remote sensing and GIS
- Create planning maps and reports for municipal stakeholders
- Assess the impact of development on existing urban systems
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term project | 25 |
| Final planning case study | 40 |
| Class participation | 15 |
| Final examination | 20 |