2018-2019 Catalog

GIS Professional, Certificate

Certificate—25 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1379

This program is the study of geographic information systems. GIS integrates computer software and hardware to collect, organize, analyze, and present geographically referenced data. GIS systems extend into many different fields and are prevalent in both local and federal government agencies, at home and abroad. The application of GIS can be found in areas as diverse as disease control, economics, marketing, environmental study, utility management, and crime control and prevention. This certificate program is associated with the GIS Technician and GIS Specialist certificates, and the Geographic Information System A.A.S. degree.

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Required Career Courses

25 credit hours as follows:

GIS-101Orientation to GIS Careers

1

GIS-110Fundamentals of Geospatial Science

3

GIS-112Intro to Geospatial Technology

3

GIS-114Data Acquisition & Management

3

GIS-120Spatial Analysis

3

GIS-122Cartographic Design

3

GIS-124Introduction to Remote Sensing

3

GIS-126GIS Capstone Project

3

GIS-128Internship in Geospatial Technology

3

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (10 credit hours)

GIS-101Orientation to GIS Careers

1

GIS-110Fundamentals of Geospatial Science

3

GIS-112Intro to Geospatial Technology

3

GIS-114Data Acquisition & Management

3

Semester 2 (15 credit hours)

GIS-120Spatial Analysis

3

GIS-122Cartographic Design

3

GIS-124Introduction to Remote Sensing

3

GIS-126GIS Capstone Project

3

GIS-128Internship in Geospatial Technology

3