Program Description
The certificate II in Geospatial Information Science and Technology (GIST) provides an introductory foundation in the academic and technical skills required for the collection, analysis and manipulation of geospatial data. Geospatial data is information that identifies the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on the earth. GIST refers to study of the supporting science, hardware, software, and data acquisition skills required to collect and synthesize geospatial data. A geographic information system (GIS) is one form of geospatial technology; global positioning systems (GPS) and remote sensing (RS) are others. This certificate prepares students for employment as technicians in the fields of natural resources, government, public safety, mapping and utility companies, oil and gas, health and human service and consulting firms. Students will leave the program with skills and background to complement virtually any profession that requires introductory level skills in the use and application of geospatial technologies.
Program Requirements
Course Requirements
| GEOG 2310 | Intro to Geographic Information Systems | 4 credits |
| GEOG 2410 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 4 credits |
| GEOG 1200 | Geospatial Foundations | 4 credits |
Program Electives
Students must choose a minimum of four (4) credits from the following courses:
| GEOG 2110 | Techniques in Cartography | 4 credits |
| GEOG 2120 | Geographic Information System Databases | 3 credits |
| GEOG 2125 | Geogrphc Info Syst Database Apps | 1 credits |
| GEOG 2130 | Spatial Analysis | 4 credits |
| GEOG 2135 | Applied GPS for GIS | 3 credits |
| GEOG 2140 | Remote Sensing | 4 credits |
| GEOG 2190 | Intro to Programming Geospatial Information Science and Technology | 3 credits |
| GEOG 2395 | Capstone Project in Geographic Information Systems | 3 credits |
| CPED 1000 | Co-Op Work Experience I: | 3 credits |