Academic Programs

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.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

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First Year
First Semester

COREESC-106

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Credit Hours: 4.00

ELE--- ---

Credit Hours: 2.00

First Year
Second Semester

CORECET-065

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREESC-114

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Credit Hours: 3.00

GENGEO-140

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Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Summer Term

COREGIS-095

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Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
CORE	ESC-106	Introduction to Geographic Info Systems ESC-106 Introduction to 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 like coordinate systems, map projections, symbology/data classification, spatial analysis and map layouts (cartography). Course Outline OR
CORE	GIS-090	Introduction to Geospatial Technology GIS-090 Introduction to Geospatial Technology Introduction to basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts, using the ArcGIS-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
ELE	--- ---	Career Elective --- --- Career Elective	2.0
	Semester Totals		6.0
Second Semester
CORE	CET-065	Data Collection for GIS Mapping CET-065 Data Collection for 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
CORE	ESC-114	Adv Geographic Info Systems ESC-114 Adv Geographic Info Systems This course provides an introduction to advanced applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) using ArcGIS and ArcPro. Focus will be placed on technician level issues associated with data capture and accuracy associated with developing accurate information for geodatabase development with editing and database design. Course Outline OR
CORE	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	3.0
GEN	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 OR
GEN	SOS-100	Maps and Spatial Analysis SOS-100 Maps and Spatial Analysis Course goals are threefold: 1) To help you to think spatially, analytically, and critically; 2) To help you become better problem solvers using maps; and 3) To teach you to use maps and spatial analysis to understand geographic problems. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		8.0
Summer Term
CORE	GIS-095	Geospatial Technology Internship GIS-095 Geospatial Technology 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 OR
CORE	CET-075	Supervised Occupational Exp CET-075 Supervised Occupational Exp Enables the student to gain on the job experience in Civil Engineering Technology during the summer session. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		3.0

Total Program Hours

17.0

Suggested Electives
CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications 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
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-068	Computer Appl-Special Topics CIS-068 Computer Appl-Special Topics Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0

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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

Suggested Electives
CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications 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
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-068	Computer Appl-Special Topics CIS-068 Computer Appl-Special Topics Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0

Suggested Electives
CIS-160	Practical Software Applications CIS-160 Practical Software Applications 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
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-068	Computer Appl-Special Topics CIS-068 Computer Appl-Special Topics Familiarizes the student with a word processing package and a spreadsheet package with emphasis on special topics pertinent to the student population. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0

Geospatial Technology (NDP.GIS)

Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

First YearSummer Term

ESC-106Introduction to Geographic Info Systems

GIS-090Introduction to Geospatial Technology

--- ---Career Elective

Semester Totals

CET-065Data Collection for GIS Mapping

ESC-114Adv Geographic Info Systems

GIS-091Advanced GIS

GEO-140World Geography

SOS-100Maps and Spatial Analysis

Semester Totals

GIS-095Geospatial Technology Internship

CET-075Supervised Occupational Exp

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

CIS-160Practical Software Applications

CIS-156Computer Logic

CIS-068Computer Appl-Special Topics

CIS-160Practical Software Applications

CIS-156Computer Logic

CIS-068Computer Appl-Special Topics

CIS-160Practical Software Applications

CIS-156Computer Logic

CIS-068Computer Appl-Special Topics

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

First Year
Summer Term

ESC-106
Introduction to Geographic Info Systems

GIS-090
Introduction to Geospatial Technology

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Career Elective

CET-065
Data Collection for GIS Mapping

ESC-114
Adv Geographic Info Systems

GIS-091
Advanced GIS

GEO-140
World Geography

SOS-100
Maps and Spatial Analysis

GIS-095
Geospatial Technology Internship

CET-075
Supervised Occupational Exp

CIS-160
Practical Software Applications

CIS-156
Computer Logic

CIS-068
Computer Appl-Special Topics

CIS-160
Practical Software Applications

CIS-156
Computer Logic

CIS-068
Computer Appl-Special Topics

CIS-160
Practical Software Applications

CIS-156
Computer Logic

CIS-068
Computer Appl-Special Topics