Introduction to 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).

Spring Semester Year 1

GEOA 110 - Intermediate Geographic Information Systems 4 Credit(s).
GEOA 150 - Remote Sensing and Global Positioning for GIS 3 Credit(s).
GEOA 182 - Cooperative Education: Geospatial Applications 2 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 15 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.

CSIT 134 - Comprehensive Databases 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).

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 15*

*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 is designed for those who need immediate skills to initially enter the Geospatial/Geographic Information (GIS) workplace or for those who are already in the field and need to enhance their skills. The certificate will give a background in project development, data acquisition, geospatial analysis, presentation, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), sensor options, and incorporation of multi-sensor imagery into a GIS.

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; and
prepare maps using GIS and remote sensing software to visually represent data and apply appropriate tools for spatial analysis.