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Geographic Information Systems
Program Code: BGIS CER
Certificate
Minimum graduation requirement — 25 semester hours
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a method of using data gathered from various sources, including Global Position Satellite (GPS) systems, to develop “layers” of information about a geographic location. Applications are used in mapping streets, utilities, environmental markers, crime studies, and many other types of physical and societal information. It is an emerging industry that also has emerging career opportunities.
| Suggested Full-time Sequence | |
|---|---|
FALL
1st Semester |
SPRING 2nd
Semester |
Requirements |
Credit Hours |
Required Program Courses (19 hours) |
|
CIS 137 Operating System Concepts |
3 |
CIS 138 Database Applications (MS Access) |
3 |
GIS 110 Principles of Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
GIS 111 Applied Geographic Information Systems |
3 |
GIS 112 Global Positioning Systems |
1 |
GIS 115 Remote Sensing and Aerial Photo Interpretation |
3 |
MAT 108 Introduction to Applied Statistics |
3 |
Supportive Courses (6 hours) |
|
Choose from the following electives: |
|
AGB 214 Precision Farming Technology |
3 |
ANT 103 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
CIT 113 Surveying I |
3 |
GEO 140 World Geography |
3 |
MKT 101 Introduction to Marketing |
3 |
Total Semester Credit Hours Required |
25 |
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