<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><program href="/academics/academic-programs/surveying-geomatics-geodesy.html"><program-parent>/academics/academic-programs/surveying-geomatics-sciences-program.html</program-parent><program-title>Surveying and Geomatics - Geodesy</program-title><program-description>The geodesy concentration focuses on the study of the Earth's size, shape, and physical properties, with an emphasis on the civilian use of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Coursework covers GPS system models for precise coordinate location and transformation for geomatics projects, including understanding electromagnetic wave propagation, atmospheric properties, satellite orbits, precise timing, and coordinate system transformations.</program-description><program-type>Undergraduate</program-type><degree-type>Bachelor’s</degree-type><program-location>Troy Campus,International</program-location><program-delivery-options>In Person</program-delivery-options><program-college>College of Science and Engineering</program-college><program-department>Geospatial Informatics</program-department><program-category>Science Technology Engineering and Math,Community and Government,International STEM OPT</program-category><program-new-date>08/11/2025</program-new-date><program-online-date>01/01/2020</program-online-date></program>