Graduate Certificate in GIS an - The University

Tuition Fee

Start Date

Medium of studying

Duration

12 months

Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Diploma

Major

Geography | Geomatics

Area of study

Natural Science

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in GIS and Applied Geography is a 12-credit program that can be completed in one year. Students will learn the principles of geographic information science, formulate requirements for spatial analysis, and develop skills for designing and implementing real-world GIS applications. The program includes hands-on experience with popular GIS software such as ArcGIS and prepares students to apply GIS technology to evaluate real-world problems.

Program Outline

Students admitted into the program for the fall semester should be able to enroll in all the necessary courses within the academic year and can complete their final project by the end of the spring semester. Specific Requirements Students enrolling in the program will be required to complete GEPL 5110 and GEPL 6950 (6 credits). Students must complete 6 credits from the electives list. Students must maintain a minimum "B" average to complete the certificate program. Course selection and the sequence of courses will be agreed upon by the student and the program coordinator to help students complete the program and gain the necessary skills. Course List Course List Code Title Hours GEPL 5110Geographic Information Systems3 GEPL 6950Applied Geographic Workshop3 Select a minimum of 6 credits of the following:6 GEPL 5180Geographic Information Systems Applications GEPL 5490Remote Sensing Of The Environment GEPL 5500Digital Image Analysis Total Hours12 Learning Outcomes PLO 1: Apply and demonstrate the principles of geographic information science PLO 2: Formulate requirements and constraints in spatial analysis PLO 3: Complete spatial analysis with selected GIS software packages PLO 4: Develop skills for designing and implementing real-world GIS applications PLO 5: Gain hands-on experience with popular GIS software such as ArcGIS PLO 6: Learn how to communicate effectively via mapping and graphic presentation PLO 7: Apply GIS technology to evaluate real-world problems, and communicate the GIS project process and results in written and graphic media at a professional level. PLO 8: Draw upon the underlying theory behind GIS technology (including projections and spatial databases) to optimize application of the technology and extend it into new areas.

Location

Gallery