Geographic Information Science Certificate

Offered by Geography and Environmental Systems .

Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GIScience) - The Certificate in Geographic Information Science is designed for students who want to supplement their major with an additional certification recognizing their proficiency in GIS, Remote Sensing and Cartographic techniques. A student must have a 2.5 or better GPA in the certificate courses, and no course with a grade lower than a C can count toward the certificate. No course substitutions are allowed for Program Requirements. Students should consult with an academic advisor to effectively complete the certificate requirements

Required Core Courses [15 credits]:

GES 286 - Exploring the Environment: A Geo-Spatial Perspective (4.00)
GES 381 - Remote Sensing (4.00)
GES 386 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (4.00)
GES 486 - Advanced Applications in Geographic Information Systems (3.00)
OR
GES 488 - Spatial Data Analysis and GIS Applications (3.00)
You can take either GES 486 or GES 488 as a core requirement. The course not used in the core can be used as an elective.

Electives (choose three) [minimum 9 credits]

GES 383 - Statistical and Thematic Cartography (4.00)
GES 405 - Applied Landscape Ecology (4.00)
GES 419 - Watershed Analysis & Modeling (3.00)
GES 462 - GIS and Human-Environmental Systems (3.00)
GES 481 - Digital Image Processing for Environmental Applications (3.00)
GES 482 - Cartographic Internship (3.00) (One semester)
GES 483 - GIS Internship (3.00)
GES 486 - Advanced Applications in Geographic Information Systems (3.00)
GES 488 - Spatial Data Analysis and GIS Applications (3.00)