Academic Program Model

Geospatial Technology (NDP.GIS)

The Geospatial certificate program will provide students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to develop and manage Geographic Information projects and to interpret and implement GIS as a decision support system. This certificate will enable students 1) to develop substantial theoretical and practical competencies relating to GIS; 2) develop foundational understanding and skills in the use of industry standard software; and 3) be able to demonstrate to employers the ability to perform GIS tasks at the technician level.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
CET-065	Data Collection GIS Mapping CET-065 Data Collection GIS Mapping This class is designed to familiarize students with the theory of the global positioning system and data collection methods associated with geographic information systems. Course Outline * +++	2.0
ESC-106	Intro Geographic Info Systems ESC-106 Intro Geographic Info Systems Introduction to basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts, using the ArcView GIS software program. Course will focus on developing both a theoretical background in the technology and real world applications using GIS techniques. Course Outline ^^	4.0
GEO-140	World Geography GEO-140 World Geography This course is about the world's great realms, surveyed and discussed in geographic perspective. It links human society and culture to the world's natural environment and climates. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	9.0
Second Semester
GIS-091	Advanced GIS GIS-091 Advanced GIS This course provides an introduction to advanced applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcView and ArcInfo. Focus will be placed on technician level issues associated with data capture and accuracy associated with developing accurate information for geodatabase development. Course Outline +++ OR
ESC-114	Advanced Vector GIS ESC-114 Advanced Vector GIS This course provides an introduction to advanced applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcView and ArcInfo. Focus will be placed on technician level issues associated with data capture and accuracy associated with developing accurate information for geodatabase development. Course Outline	3.0
CIS ---	Information Technology Elective CIS --- Information Technology Elective No Description Available ^^	2.0
	Semester Totals	5.0
Summer Term
GIS-095	Geospatial Tech Internship GIS-095 Geospatial Tech Internship A directed field study program whereby students will apply classroom instruction to real-world Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects in the community. Students should complete GIS-090 and GIS-091 and arrange for an advisor prior to enrolling in an internship. Course Outline ** ++++	3.0
	Semester Totals	3.0

Total Program Hours

17.0

Suggested Electives
CAD ---	Computer Aided Drafting Elective CAD --- Computer Aided Drafting Elective No Description Available	1.0-3.00000
CIS-052	Visual Basic CIS-052 Visual Basic Continuation of fundamentals of programming including selection,iteration, and condition structures. Introduction to graphical interface(s) and object-oriented, event-driven applications requiring the use of events, arrays, classes, inheritance, file handling, error handling and more. Also includes ASP.NET applications and ADO.NET applications. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline * +	4.0
CIS-095	Database Management CIS-095 Database Management An introduction to relational database fundamentals of planning, designing, and implementation. Students will learn proper relational database design principles and SQL through hands-on coursework. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
CIS-156	Computer Logic CIS-156 Computer Logic This course is an introduction to basic computer programming terms and concepts. JavaScript is used to illustrate variables, conditional statements, functions, loops, and arrays. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
CIS-160	Practical Software Application CIS-160 Practical Software Application Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	3.0

Call Counseling Services: 217-234-5232
Email: counsel@lakelandcollege.edu

Faculty Contact: Mike A. Rudibaugh
Faculty Email: mrudibau@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5244

*	There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum
*	placement test scores for this course.
**	Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+	Course only offered fall semester
++	Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++	Course only offered spring semester
++++	Course offered in summer term only
^	SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to
^	Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^	Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^	Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition
^^^	to classroom lecture hours
^^^^	ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Geospatial Technology (NDP.GIS)

CET-065Data Collection GIS Mapping

ESC-106Intro Geographic Info Systems

GEO-140World Geography

Semester Totals

GIS-091Advanced GIS

ESC-114Advanced Vector GIS

CIS ---Information Technology Elective

Semester Totals

GIS-095Geospatial Tech Internship

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

CAD ---Computer Aided Drafting Elective

CIS-052Visual Basic

CIS-095Database Management

CIS-156Computer Logic

CIS-160Practical Software Application

CET-065
Data Collection GIS Mapping

ESC-106
Intro Geographic Info Systems

GEO-140
World Geography

GIS-091
Advanced GIS

ESC-114
Advanced Vector GIS

CIS ---
Information Technology Elective

GIS-095
Geospatial Tech Internship

CAD ---
Computer Aided Drafting Elective

CIS-052
Visual Basic

CIS-095
Database Management

CIS-156
Computer Logic

CIS-160
Practical Software Application