As part of its efforts to keep pace with global technological advancements and meet modern labor market demands, the Civil Engineering Department at Al-Farabi University’s College of Engineering organized a specialized scientific lecture on the introduction of a unique Bachelor’s program titled: “Geomatics Engineering and Smart Systems.”
Lecture Details: The lecture was delivered by Professor Dr. Hussein Darwish Mohammed, who presented the scientific vision for this hybrid discipline that integrates spatial data sciences with Artificial Intelligence.
Key Lecture Highlights:
- Defining Geomatics: Highlighting techniques for collecting and analyzing spatial data and integrating them into engineering systems.
- Smart Systems: Exploring how to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into digital mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Strategic Importance: The role of this specialization in smart city projects, modern urban planning, and natural resource management.
- Proposed Curriculum: Reviewing educational plans aimed at producing engineers capable of handling advanced digital technologies.
The lecture saw distinguished attendance from faculty members and students, as this proposed program is considered a pioneering step in strengthening Al-Farabi University’s position as a hub for engineering innovation in Iraq.
