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.

Catalog Term Year: 2023 Spring

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
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
GIS-090	Introduction to Geospatial Technology	4.0
--- ---	Career Elective	2.0
	Semester Totals	6.0
Second Semester
CET-065	Data Collection for GIS Mapping	2.0
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
GIS-091	Advanced GIS	3.0
GEO-140	World Geography OR
SOS-100	Maps and Spatial Analysis	3.0
	Semester Totals	8.0
Summer Term
GIS-095	Geospatial Technology Internship OR
CET-075	Supervised Occupational Exp	3.0
	Semester Totals	3.0

Total Program Hours

17.0

Suggested Electives
CIS-160	Practical Software Applications	3.0
CIS-156	Computer Logic	3.0
CIS-068	Computer Appl-Special Topics	2.0
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	3.0

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Faculty Contact: Mike A. Rudibaugh234-5244

* There are prerequisites, corequisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
FA Course only offered fall semester
SP Course only offered spring semester
SU 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)

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