Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Cartography Certificate
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Cartography Certificate
The Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Cartography is designed to give the student a substantial background in the fields of geographic information systems and digital cartography. Students completing the program will be familiar with the terminology, techniques and theory of GIS and cartography. Hands-on computer experience is a major feature of many of the courses. The program complements majors in disciplines other than geography while increasing the geography major's preparation for the job market.
May be taken at graduate and undergraduate levels. The student must earn a grade point average of at least 3.00 in the courses taken for the certificate. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the Head of the Department of Geography during or immediately after the semester in which the course requirements will be or have been completed. Up to 3 credits can be transferred from another institution. For graduate credit GEOG 2410 can be substituted with GEOG 6286 Studies in GIS.
| Required | ||
| Geography: | ||
| GEOG 2410 | Geographic Information Systems I | 3 |
or | ||
GEOG 6286 Studies in: GIS | ||
| GEOG 4320/5320 | Geographic Information Systems II | 3 |
| GEOG 4360/5360 | Cartographic Design | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Geography: | ||
| Spatial Data Analysis | ||
| GIS Applications: (Variable Topic) | ||
| Web Mapping and Data Visualization | ||
| Global Positioning System Field Survey Methods | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment | ||
| From Drones to Satellites: Next-Generation Mapping Using Imagery | ||
| Advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems Mapping | ||
| GIS Programming | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |