As of Spring 2024, this program is being phased out and no longer accepting new students.
This program offers the knowledge and ability to use modern analysis tools to display information relative to features on the ground, below ground or above ground. Small, economical computer systems now have the speed and software to empower a trained user to manage, present and analyze geographic information.
| 1st Fall | Hours | ||
| GIS | 101 | Introduction to GIS | 4 |
| GIS | 105 | Computer Cartography | 3 |
| GIS | 210 | GPS and Imagery | 3 |
| TERM TOTAL | 10 | ||
| Action Items | |||
| Sept | Complete Application for Graduation Meet with Faculty Advisor to obtain and install ArcGIS software Check out GPS unit (if needed) |
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| Nov | Register for next term | ||
| Dec | Return GPS unit (if needed) | ||
| 1st Spring | Hours | ||
| GIS | 110 | GIS Database Technology | 3 |
| GIS | 220 | GIS Demographics | 3 |
| GIS | 230 | GIS Project Management | 3 |
| TERM TOTAL | 9 | ||
| Action Items | |||
| Feb | Meet with Faculty Advisor to begin job search | ||
| Mar | Turn in Graduation Participation Form | ||
| April | Begin job search using RaiderRecruit | ||
| 1st Summer | Hours | ||
| GIS | 290 | GIS Directed Research | 4 |
| TERM TOTAL | 4 | ||
| Action Items | |||
| Jul | Contact Faculty Advisor regarding job search | ||
| TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS | 23 | ||
Students pursuing this option will be advised by the Social Science, Business & Education Division.
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