GIS Certificate
The Program Certificate in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is designed to give the student a substantial background in the fields of cartography and geographic information systems. Students completing the program will be familiar with the terminology, techniques and theory of cartography and GIS principles. Hands-on computer experience is a major feature of many of the courses. The program complements majors in disciplines other than geography, while increasing the geography major's preparation for the job market.

The student must earn a grade point average of at least 3.0 in the 15 credit hours of courses taken for the certificate. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the Head of the Department of Geography during or immediately after the semester in which the course requirements will be or have been completed.
Course Requirements (15 Hours)
Required (9 hours)
  • 970:164 -- Geographic Information Systems I (Fall)
  • 970:165(g) -- Thematic Cartography*
  • 970:174(g) -- Geographic Information Systems II (Spring)

Electives (6 hours) Two courses from
  • 970:160(g) -- Spatial Data Analysis
  • 970:163(g) -- Aerial Photo Interpretation and Photogrammetry
  • 970:173(g) -- Remote Sensing of the Environment
  • 970:175(g) -- Global Positioning Systems Field Survey Methods
  • 970:183(g) -- Satellite Image Processing

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