2010-2011 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Geographic Information Systems Technology - Certificate
The GIS Certificate Program is designed for working professionals who are seeking technical skills in GIS. The course focuses on practical applications of GIS technology, and provides students with the knowledge and skills required to plan and undertake GIS projects. Students applying for admission into the certificate as a non-degree seeking student should have graduated from high school at application time. Degree seeking students must either be currently enrolled at a college or university, or hold at least an associate's degree from a recognized institution. Students may enroll part-time to complete the program.
Requirements for a Certificate in GIS
Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours. A maximum of six credits can be transferred from an outside institution subject to course content approval.
Completion of courses in the student's plan of study will result in award of the certificate in GIS. This shall be noted on the student's official university transcript. In addition, the student will receive a "certificate" from the university.
Required Courses
- CIS 150 - Introduction to Computing Credits: 3
- GPY 200 - Computer Cartography Credits: 3
- GPY 307 - Introduction to Computer Mapping/Geographic Information Systems Credits: 3
- GPY 407 - Advanced GIS Credits: 4
- GPY 499 - Independent Research Credits: 1 to 3
Electives
- CIS 233 - Concepts of Database Systems Credits: 3
- GEO 315 - Geological Field Methods Credits: 2
- GPY 370 - Introduction to Remote Sensing Credits: 3
- GPY 470 - Digital Image Processing Credits: 3
- NRM 250 - Resource Measurement and Maps Credits: 4
- NRM 350 - Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing of the Environment Credits: 4
- NRM 395 - GIS Applications in Resource Management Credits: 3
- PA 644 - GIS in the Public Service Credits: 3