Geographic Information Systems

This program educates students in the skills needed to gather, manage, model, interpret, analyze, and display spatial data. Students who complete this program are prepared for careers in Geographic Information Systems. The courses use a variety of mapping and data collection methods, and provides training in industry standards,  cartographic techniques, and developing technologies.

The 12 unit certificate consists of four courses, Introduction to GIS, Spatial Analysis, Data Acquisition and Management, and Cartographic Design.

Learning Outcomes:

1.Ability to conduct  geospatial data entry, digitization and conversion, and geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis.

2. Perform analysis of geospatial data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, or tabular data.

3. Effectively communicate through the design or preparation of graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

4. Build and manage existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.

It is estimated that approximately 30 students will complete this certificate per academic year.

This program educates students in the skills needed to gather, manage, model, interpret, analyze, and display spatial data. Students who complete this program are prepared for careers in Geographic Information Systems. The courses use a variety of mapping and data collection methods, and provides training in industry standards,  cartographic techniques, and developing technologies.

The 12 unit certificate consists of four courses that must be completed with a C or better, that provide a breadth of GIS skills and information to be successful in any entry-level GIS position. 

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
GEOG 011	Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Techniques	3	S1
GEOG 012	Map Interpretation and Spatial Analysis	3	S1
GEOG 013	Data Acquisition and Management	3	S2
GEOG 014	Cartographic Design	3	S2

Natural Sciences, replaces the Geotechnical Occupational Skills Certificate

Rio Hondo - Certificate of Achievement, LA Pierce College - Certificate of Achievement and AA, Cypress College - Certificate of Achievement

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