Geospatial Information Science and Technology Certificate I

Program Description

The certificate I in Geospatial Information Science and Technology (GIST) emphasizes both 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 in GIST 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 both a theoretical background and hands-on skill set in the field of geospatial technologies.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL (in program)
MATH/APPM (in program)
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

CMAP 1680Microcomputer Applications:

3 credits

ENGL 1010English Composition I

3 credits

GEOG 1100Introduction to Geographic Info Systems

4 credits

GEOG 2100Advanced Geographic Information Systems

4 credits

GEOG 2150Geoinformation Science & Tech

4 credits

 

MATH 1000Problem Solving

3 credits

OR

MATH 1400College Algebra

4 credits

Program Electives

Students must choose a minimum of nine (9) credits from the following courses:

GEOG 2110Techniques in Cartography

4 credits

GEOG 2120Geographic Information System Databases

3 credits

GEOG 2125Geogrphc Info Syst Database Apps

1 credits

GEOG 2130Spatial Analysis

4 credits

GEOG 2135Applied GPS for GIS

3 credits

GEOG 2140Remote Sensing

4 credits

GEOG 2160Geographic Info Systems and Programming

3 credits

 

GEOG 2170Capstone Project in Geographic Info Syst

3 credits

OR

CPED 1000Co-Op Work Experience I:

3 credits

 

PEAC 2025Wilderness Navigation

1 credits

Total Credit Hours: 31-32