Fundamentals of Geographic Information Science (GIS) Certificate
Admission
A foundation in geographic information science (GIS) through prior coursework or professional work experience, approved by the department, is required for admission to the Fundamentals of GIS Program. Students without prior GIS experience can meet this requirement by completing GEO 590 Independent Study in Geography and Environmental Science. This course will provide the foundational GIS knowledge taught in GEO 305 Geographic Information Systems and Science I and additional GIS graduate level applications and learning objectives. Credits earned in GEO 590 do not count towards the Fundamentals of GIS Program.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| GEO 505 | Geographic Information System and Science II | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select six credits from any of the following. Courses are grouped by potential areas of focus. | 6 | |
Field mapping | ||
| Geospatial Field Methods | ||
| Geospatial Applications of Unmanned Aerial Systems | ||
Remote sensing | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment I | ||
| Remote Sensing of the Environment II | ||
Geovisualization | ||
| Map Design and Geovisualization | ||
| Web Mapping | ||
Geospatial data analysis | ||
| Geospatial Automation | ||
| Geographic Information System and Science III | ||
| Quantitative Methods in Geography | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Students are required to develop a GIS portfolio and submit it to the program advisor to complete the Fundamentals of GIS Program.