Program Overview

GeoPhoto: Imaging Technology and Visualization Certificate

Program Type

Certificate

Format

On Campus

Estimated Time to Complete

2-3 semesters

Credit Hours

15

Program Description

The GeoPhoto: Imaging Technology and Visualization Certificate program provides a comprehensive mix of conceptual and technical instruction in imaging technology and visualization.

Why Earn a GeoPhoto: Imaging Technology and Visualization Certificate?

The GeoPhoto: Imaging Technology and Visualization Certificate integrates art and science through combining courses in geography, GIS, and photography.

Program Highlights

• Highly successful faculty with cutting-edge research.
• Engaging undergrad and graduate programs.
• Active student organizations related to programs.
• High investment in students by faculty.
• Students employed in a diverse array of internships and careers.

Program Courses

• Intermediate Photography: Field Photography (3 hrs) Students use photography to examine and build an understanding of place. Students use photography to interpret, analyze, and criticize specific locations. Students consider the efficacy of art making in projecting solutions, taking activist stances and creating a new understanding of their surroundings.
• Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3 hrs) Introduces the concepts and applications of computer-based spatial data handling, known as geographic information systems (GIS) technology. Illustrates the essential methods of GIS and its applications in fields including geography, business, administration, planning, and environmental science. Students gain application skills via a series of practical exercises illustrating problem-solving strategies using up-to-date GIS software packages.
• Geospatial Data Analytics and Visualization (3 hrs) Data structures needed to enable data analytics. Exploratory data analysis (EDA) and exploratory spatial data analysis (ESDA) to analyze complex, unstructured datasets. Transform data into information using geospatial and other data visualization tools.
• Digital Image Analysis (3 hrs) Approaches to digital image analysis and processing. Includes topics on photo interpretation, information extraction from remotely sensed imagery for use in a variety of disciplines, including environmental and ecological science.
• Beginning Photography: Photo I (3 hrs) Beginning photographic materials, techniques, software, and digital cameras. Assignments, lectures, demonstrations, and critiques expose students to the necessary tools for creative image making and expression using photography. Students will gain technical competencies with DSLR cameras, Adobe Lightroom, and Inkjet printing.

Related Programs

• Geography Minor
• Geology Minor

Similar Areas of Study

• Arts & Design
• Data Analytics & Information
• STEM

Department and College

• Department of Geography and the Environment
• College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences