Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)

Nova Scotia Community College (Annapolis Valley Campus)

The Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS), is a specialized, high
technology training centre of the Annapolis Valley Campus of the
Nova Scotia Community College with buildings located in the
neighbouring towns of Lawrencetown and Middleton, Nova Scotia,
Canada. Its purpose is to train technicians and technologists in
various Geomatics and Information Technology disciplines.
Programs are from one to three years' duration and are extremely
intensive.

Entry programs currently offered: Cartography: Digital Mapping
technology, Planning: Land Information Technology, Computer
Programming Technician, Survey Technician, Business Information
Technology, Applied Communication Arts, Office Information
Technology.

Advanced entry programs include: Geomatics Engineering
Technology, Business Administration, Graphic Design, Computer
Programmer/Analyst.

Post-degree programs include: Computer Programming-Advanced,
Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Integrated
Studies in GIS/RS, Business Geographics, and Marine Geomatics.

COGS is the longest established component of the Nova Scotia
Community College. It has an excellent reputation as indicated by
the number of employers from Canada and the US who repeatedly
return to hire graduates. COGS recently celebrated its 52nd year
as a specialized training institution, the only one of its kind
in Canada. The institution prides itself on being in the
forefront of Geomatics sector training and education since its
inception.

COGS offers a small and integrated training environment with
approximately 400 students and 30 instructors in full time
programs. There are also additional students and instructional
staff for the part time programs it offers. Training is highly
intensive, demanding, and maintains high standards.

Transfer credit arrangements have been established with Acadia
University, St. Francis Xavier University, University of New
Brunswick, University of Calgary, the University of Maine, the
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design and Memorial University of
Newfoundland at both graduate and undergraduate level.

EXTENSION SERVICES FOR INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS

Extension Services is a division of the Centre. It is a leader in
customized professional and technical training, providing key
theoretical training through programs in close partnership with
local business and industry and is aspiring to offer these
services on an international level.

The focus of customized training is working in partnership with
professional training consultants to develop programs which meet
the unique needs of business and the workforce. Customized
training programs can be offered anywhere, for example: on
campus, at the workplace, at an independent location (host
country) or through teleconferencing. These programs can be
scheduled during work hours or on evenings and weekends.

The Centre can:
-Customize training to highly specific, market driven needs
-Provide flexible, reliable, and cost effective solutions
-Demonstrate a track record of superior quality and expertise

We can assess the specific needs of clients and provide a
customized solution to meet the requirements of these clients.

Company Details

Year Established: 1946

Number of Employees: 40

Company Information

Janet Specht
Title: Regional Manager of customised training
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Telephone: (902) 584-2063
Fax: (902) 584-2228
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Bruce Hicks
Title: Dept. Head, Geomatics
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Telephone: (902) 584-2056
Fax: (902) 584-7211
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Dennis Kingston
Title: Dept. Head, IT
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Telephone: (902) 825-5480
Fax: (902) 584-2225
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David Woolnough
Title: Director
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Telephone: (902) 584-2065
Fax: (902) 584-2225
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Constance Huyer
Title: Student Services Officer
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
Telephone: (902) 825-2950
Fax: (902) 825-2285
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Education And Training

Services

Education/Training The Centre of Geographic Sciences offers three levels of programs which are outlined below: * Direct-Entry Programs The following programs are designated for direct entry from high school or for those with a similar background seeking a second career: Cartography, Planning: Land Information Technology, Survey Technician, Applied Communication Arts, Business Information Technology, Computer Programming Technician * Advanced Programs Advanced technology programs are designed for entry after the completion of some post-secondary technology training. These programs include: Geomatics Engineering Technology, Business Administration, Computer Programmer/Analyst, Graphic Design. * Post-Graduate Programs These programs are designed to provide high-tech area skills to those who possess a relevant university degree or its equivalent: Business Geographics, Computer Programmer - Advanced, Geographic Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Marine Geomatics.

Customized Training The Extension Services Division was established in 1995. The division will design courses to meet your specific needs. Utilizing the services of quality instructors, Extension Services offers a wide variety of courses. Training can be provided on campus, at an independent location, or through distance education. Extension Services has a proven track record of expertise in the field of geomatics and information technology training. Some examples of courses offered include: * GIS fundamentals * GPS training using Trimble equipment * Website Development We can provide flexible, reliable, and cost-effective solutions. We customize training to highly specific, market-driven needs. We demonstrate a track record of superior quality and expertise. Anything is possible...

Geomatics Research Facilities COGS has recently acquired funding from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) which has allowed the Campus to acquire technology and information infrastructure to broaden the program thrust at COGS to interface with marine spatial interests, resulting in a centre of expertise in coastal zone geomatics. The CFI funding supports the development of a spatial information infrastructure, which serves the immediate needs of the collective faculty and research students. It will enable on-line access to essential datasets and relevant software, and provide the image processing capability to interpret geomatics information and reproduce it for use in mapping and modelling, environmental impact and socio-economic analysis of coastal zones and the immediate offshore. Industry, academic and government collaborators are being encouraged to make extensive use of this facility.