Program Summary

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Certificate of Achievement

2019 - 2020, 2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a computer-based system that integrates geographical data with descriptive data for the mapping, analysis and assessment of real-world problems.  GIS professionals apply fundamental concepts of geographic information science and technology to prepare maps and visualizations.  The maps and visualizations are used to display data and applied to find solutions for real-world problems.  The program provides project-based and work-based training using industry standard software and hardware. The Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry level GIS technician and analyst positions.  The certificate program also provides advanced training to professionals for career advancement.  Students that complete the program can choose to enter the workforce or continue to earn advanced degrees.

Career Opportunities
GIS technician, GIS analyst, GIS developer, agriculture, archaeology, business, cartography, engineering, environmental science and management, geography, government, law enforcement, marketing, oil and gas, real estate, urban and transportation planning and viticulture.
Core courses
Units: 9.0
GEOL 230
INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
3.0
GEOL 231
ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
3.0
GEOL 232
WEB APPLICATIONS IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
3.0
Elective courses
Units: 3.0
 
3.0
GEOL 233
DATA ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
3.0
OR
GEOL 234
INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING
3.0
Total: 12.0
Program Outcomes
Apply GIS analysis to address real-world geospatial problems and/or research questions.
Administer SLO quiz at end of term in GEOL 230 and GEOL 232.
Explain the fundamental theories underlying geospatial science and technology, and correlate them to the data models and procedures implemented in those technologies.
Administer SLO quiz at end of term in GEOL 230 and GEOL 232.
Acquire, manage and analyze geospatial data using the proper sources, data models, and data formats.
Administer SLO quiz at end of term in GEOL 230 and GEOL 233.
Create programs and scripts to automate geospatial tasks and implement geographic concepts.
Administer SLO quiz at end of term in GEOL 230 and GEOL 231.
Plan, evaluate and execute an original geographic information systems project.
Administer SLO quiz at end of term in GEOL 230 and GEOL 232. Evaluate final class project using established grading rubric.