Geographic Information Systems Certificate of Achievement
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are software systems that allow users to integrate spatially related information from spreadsheets with smart mapping capabilities. In the Geographic Information Systems Certificate of Achievement, students work with ESRI ArcGIS software to learn Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tasks including: identification and acquisition of GIS data; assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems; spatial analysis; geoprocessing; georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems; creation of online and interactive maps. Geographic Information Systems provides basic information for a variety of careers including urban planning, community services, emergency services, resource extraction, business development, demographics and census research and Electives in this certificate allow students to investigate multiple pathways or concentrate on one area of impact.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence in using the ESRI ArcGIS Desktop and Pro software to create an accurate map.
- Demonstrate competence in using ArcGIS online products to create online and interactive maps for modelling and analyzing complex spatial relationships.
- Articulate how GIS can be used in scientific, business and government applications.
- Using critical thinking skills, evaluate accuracy and effectiveness of different map projections and data management scales.
Program Requirements
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 9 units | |
| GIS 021 | Introduction to GIS | 3 |
| Or | ||
| NR 021 | Introduction to GIS | 3 |
| GIS 022 | Data Acquisition and Management in Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS 023 | Spatial Analysis in Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| Electives | 9 units | |
| Choose 9 units | ||
| AGEH 009 | Landscape Planning & Design | 3 |
| AIS 017 | 4 | |
| BUMA 003 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BUMA 027 | Marketing Principles | 3 |
| BUMA 010 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CIS 010 | Computer Literacy | 4 |
| CIS 080 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| CIS 087 | Introduction to Programming Using Python | 3 |
| CM 002 | Intro to Urban Planning | 3 |
| DRA 002 | AutoCAD | 4 |
| EMP 010 | New World of Work Skills: Adaptability | 0.5 |
| EMP 013 | New World of Work Skills: Communication | 0.5 |
| EMP 016 | New World of Work Skills: Analysis and Solution Mindset | 0.5 |
| FIRE 010 | Wildland Fire Technology | 3 |
| GEOG 001 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 001L | Physical Geography Lab | 1 |
| GEOG 002 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 007 | Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 010 | Geography of California | 3 |
| GIS 024 | Geographic Information Systems for Business | 3 |
| NR 001 | Conservation of Natural Resources | 3 |
| NR 001L | Conservation of Natural Resources Lab | 1 |
| NR 003 | Introduction to Wildlife Management | 3 |
| or NR 004 | Introduction to Ecosystem Management | |
| NR 004 | Introduction to Ecosystem Management | 3 |
| NR 017 | Natural Resources Law Enforcement | 3 |
| NR 020 | GPS and Map Use | 1 |
| NR 059 | Careers in Natural Res & Agri Sciences | 3 |
| NR 095A | Natural Resources Work Experience | 1-8 |
| SOC 003 | Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 |
| CERTIFICATE TOTAL | 18 | |
