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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a three semester Certificate in Geographic Information Systems and enter the workforce. Students explore the relationships of geographic information systems, cartography, global positioning systems, and database and project management. This certificate program prepares students for careers in assisting scientists, engineers, technologists, and other professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, and using GIS databases.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| GIS 101 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS 110 | Intro to Cartography for GIS | 3 |
| GIS 150 | Relational Database Mgmt for GIS | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| GIS 131 | Global Positioning Sys for GIS | 3 |
| GIS 165 | GIS Project Management | 3 |
| GIS 205 | Geographic Information Systems Applications | 3 |
| GIS 210 | Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Third Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| GIS 211 | Spatial Data Modeling & Analysis for GIS | 4 |
| GIS 212 | GIS Remote Sensing - Digital Image | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |