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Nov 23, 2024
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2020 - 2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
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This program will provide certification for students who demonstrate proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It is made up of five classes. In these classes, students gain knowledge about GIS and the diverse workplace applications for these systems. They examine the range of information sources that combine to build a GIS database, including raw data, scanned maps, GPS positions, satellite imagery, and aerial photography (including drones). They learn how GIS today supports research and decision-making in a wide variety of fields, including land use planning, environmental science, environmental justice, business intelligence, disaster planning and many others
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Certificate Requirements
The certificate will require 15 credits and the students will be required to have a minimum 2.5 GPA in the following courses:
Technique Elective (choose one)
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