GIS and Urban Planning
Description
PROGRAM DETAILS
Program Code: URP2
Credential: Ontario College Diploma
Duration: 60 weeks
Full Time Offerings
2023 September
2023 September
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What will our world look like in 20, 50 or 100 years? What kind of positive influence can we have on it? If these types of questions interest you, then check out the GIS and Urban Planning program, where you’ll learn how to conserve and restore natural environments, while enhancing built environments, culminating in sustainable communities. Graduate with the essential technical and design skills needed for a rewarding career as a planning, design, or AutoCAD technician, or as a GIS technician, operator or analyst.
YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE
The two-year GIS and Urban Planning diploma program will help you understand land use planning, land development, land conservation and resource management in both rural and urban communities from the perspective of both the public and private sector. As well, you’ll have access to cutting-edge technologies including GIS (Geographical Information Systems), AutoCAD, 3D Visualizations and Presentation Graphics applications. This training will be used in conjunction with our unique case study method that allows you to participate in the conceptualization of actual land development projects.
Two co-operative work terms give you practical, hands-on experience with government, planning consultants or land development companies. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for an exciting career as a planning, design, or AutoCAD technician or a GIS operator or analyst.
The GIS and Urban planning program provides technical and design skills related to land use planning, land development, environmental design, land conservation and resource management in both urban and rural communities and from both private and public sector perspectives. Three major computer software technologies including GIS (Geographical Information Systems), CAD (Computer Aided Design) and Presentation Graphics are learned using case studies and actual land development projects. Students acquire skills to build and maintain spatial (geographic) databases; plan and design land development projects within a community context and prepare graphic presentations including 3D visualization of urban spaces.
Upon graduation, students are eligible to become a full member of the Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians and the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), as well as a Registered Professional Planner through the Ontario Planners Institute (when combined with a related degree). Graduates of this program may also be eligible for advanced standing credit to the Honours Bachelor of Environmental Design and Planning Degree program at Fanshawe College.
With flexible learning options, you can choose between studying online or in a blended learning format and graduate with the skills and experience you need to hit the ground running in the workplace.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics* (C), (U), or (M) OR
- Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics* (C), (U), or (M) OR
- Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) OR
- Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND:
- Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics* (C), (U), or (M) OR
- Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses stated above
Note: *Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics (C) preferred.
COURSES
LEVEL 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- WRIT-1036 Reason & Writing 1-Art & Design
- COMP-1556 Presentation Graphics 1
- CADD-1079 CAD-Urban Planning 1
- METH-1039 Geographical Information Systems 1
- PLAN-1016 Land Use Planning
- PLAN-1014 Site Planning
- COOP-1020 Co-operative Education Employment Prep
LEVEL 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- COMM-3074 Communications for Design
- COMP-3111 Presentation Graphics 2
- CADD-3037 CAD-Urban Planning 2
- METH-1010 Municipal Government & Planning
- METH-3015 Geographical Information Systems 2
- PLAN-1036 Environmental Planning
LEVEL 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course
- PLAN-1037 Subdivision Design
- CADD-3025 CAD Applications 1
- METH-3019 Geographical Information Systems 3
- COMP-3112 Spatial Data Acquisition
- PLAN-3005 Community Planning & Design
- ARCH-3004 Modern Architecture
LEVEL 4
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course
- PLAN-3015 Rural Planning
- LAWS-3066 Planning Law
- ]CADD-3034 CAD Applications 2
- METH-3029 Geographical Information Systems 4
- METH-3030 Data Collection & Research Methods
- PLAN-1020 Urban Design
Gen Ed - Electives
- Take 6 General Education Credits -
Normally taken in Levels 3 and 4
CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES & CAREER INFORMATION
Co-Op Opportunities
The GIS and Urban Planning program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand workplace experience in their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some GIS and Urban Planning students before even graduating!
- Student Planner
- GIS Heritage Assistant
- Planning Assistant
For more information regarding co-op, please check out our co-op site or contact the Co-op Office to connect with a consultant.
Career Information
Graduates of Fanshawe’s GIS and Urban Planning program can pursue a variety of careers including:
- planning technician
- urban design technician
- 3d graphic specialist
- GIS technician
- GIS analys
- mobile mapping technologist
- geomatics technologist
- field GPS operator
- design technician
- environmental planning support technician
- design technologist
- cartographer
- research analyst
- zoning plans examiner
- by-law enforcement officer
- development technician
- planning assistant
- transportation technologist
- cad technician
- spatial database specialist
- AutoCAD designer
- cartographic technologist
- draftsperson
- GIS and data technician
- survey technician
- planning & design technician
- drafting technician
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s GIS and Urban Planning program:
- GIS/Planning Technician
- GIS Specialist
- Planning and GIS Technician
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Modern Architecture
- CAD-Urban Planning 1
- CAD Applications 1
- CAD Applications 2
- CAD-Urban Planning 2
- Communications for Design
- Presentation Graphics 1
- Presentation Graphics 2
- Spatial Data Acquistion
- Co-operative Education Employment Prep
- Planning Law
- Municipal Government & Planning
- Geographical Information Systems 1
- Geographical Informatiom Systems 2
- Geographical Information Systems 3
- Geographical Information Systems 4
- Data Collection & Research Methods
- Site Planning
- Land Use Planning
- Urban Design
- Environmental Planning
- Subdivision Design
- Community Planning & Design
- Rural Planning
- Reason & Writing 1-Art & Design
Overview
- Institution: Fanshawe College
- Program type: Diploma
- Language: English
- Program Code: URP2
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.