Advanced Geospatial Applications Certificate

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Statewide Program

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Fall Semester Year 1*

CSIT 134 - Comprehensive Databases 3 Credit(s).
GEOA 101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
GEOG 101 - Introduction to Physical Geography 3 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 1

ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
GEOA 110 - Intermediate Geographic Information Systems 4 Credit(s).
GEOA 150 - Remote Sensing and Global Positioning for GIS 3 Credit(s).

Fall Semester Year 2

GEOA 182 - Cooperative Education: Geospatial Applications 2 Credit(s).
GEOA 210 - Decision Making Using Geographic Information Systems 4 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 2

GEOA 250 - Advanced Geospatial Applications 3 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 25 Credits

Program Requirements:

Students may take the 1-credit GEOA 181 class twice over multiple semesters rather than the 2-credit GEOA 182 class in a single semester.

ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
GEOA 101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
GEOA 110 - Intermediate Geographic Information Systems 4 Credit(s).
GEOA 150 - Remote Sensing and Global Positioning for GIS 3 Credit(s).
GEOA 181 - Cooperative Education: Geospatial Applications 1 Credit(s).
or
GEOA 182 - Cooperative Education: Geospatial Applications 2 Credit(s).
GEOA 210 - Decision Making Using Geographic Information Systems 4 Credit(s).
GEOA 250 - Advanced Geospatial Applications 3 Credit(s).
GEOG 101 - Introduction to Physical Geography 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 25*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

Program Description

This certificate provides comprehensive instruction in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), photogrammetry and remote sensing, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Geospatial techniques are used to aid in decision making in fields as diverse as business, marketing, homeland security, public policy, environment, engineering, public health, archeology, and criminal justice by identifying patterns between graphical information (maps) and data. The certificate option focuses on core courses and immediate employment in the field.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

practice the principles of geospatial applications through laboratory experience, client-based projects, internships and additional outside of class activities and discussions;
determine how GIS can be used to visualize data in other disciplines (e.g., commerce, disaster management and response, politics, homeland security, planning and education, crime, etc.);
evaluate spatial information gathered for timeliness, authority, accuracy, validity and completeness; and
prepare maps using GIS and remote sensing software to visually represent data and apply appropriate tools for spatial analysis.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

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