Geographic Information Systems

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in thegeospatial analysis sector. Students are trained in the practical application of GIS software, importation of GIS data, display,visualization, exploration, query, analysis, and production of maps and reports. 

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Our program at Moorpark will train people in the fundamental skills to be a GIS technician. It will be an eight-class sequence that is able to be completed in three semesters. Three of these classes are background classes: CS M01 Introduction to Computer Science,GEOG M01 Physical Geography, and GEOG M02L Physical Geography Lab. The two introductory classes (GIS M01 and GIS M02) will prepare students to understand cartographic techniques, geo spatial data collection, and introduce GIS software. The next three classes (GIS 22, GIS 23, GIS 24) will prepare students for the workplace by giving them the advanced skills required of GIS technicians. This 22-unit sequence is pithy – dense and just long enough to adequately prepare our students for the demands of the industry.

Every modern Geography Department offers a robust set of GIS classes. It is time we joined with our neighboring colleges and met the demands of our students and community.

The Program Student Learning Outcomes are as follows:

·        Design and execute a GIS project from data collection through presentation of results. The program assessment would be through Capstone applied research projects.

·        Collect, access, and post-process geo spatial data using field techniques and internet research. The program assessment would be through practical exams, in class exercises, and capstone applied research projects.