My Academic Plans (MAPs) are designed by faculty and displayed in a semester format showing the fastest path to finishing your certificate or degree. While this is the ideal, you can take courses as your schedule permits. Contact an academic advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
In most cases, the courses you need are available on your selected campus. However, there may be times to complete courses online or travel to another FRCC campus. Location availability is indicated at the time of registration.
My Academic Plan
Program Description
This certificate provides career opportunities in the expanding field of geographic information systems. Students receive both the necessary theoretical background and practical experience.
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Career Opportunities
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for individuals with geospatial technology skills are expected to grow 10 to 20 percent over the next decade. It is a high-technology field with the significant job growth occurring in both the public and private sectors. Career areas include photogrammetry, cartography, geographical information systems, global positioning systems, and satellite remote sensing.
For more information about employment and career pathways:
https://www.frontrange.edu/programs-and-courses/a-z-program-list/geographic-information-systems-gis
First Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| GIS 101 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS 110 | Introduction to Cartography | 3 |
| GIS 150 | Relational Database Management Systems for GIS | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Second Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| GIS 131 | Global Positioning Systems for Global Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS 165 | Project Management | 3 |
| GIS 205 | Applications | 3 |
| GIS 210 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Third Semester
Courses should be completed in the order listed below. If you are unable to complete the entire semester list, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows.
| GIS 211 | Spatial Data Modeling and Analysis | 4 |
| GIS 212 | GIS Remote Sensing - Digital Image | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |