Program Overview

Geographic Information Systems Certificate

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University offers a certificate program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS interfaces, like ESRI ArcGIS, are focused on integration, management, and interpretation of remote and ground-based datasets and are important tools for a variety of fields, including physical and environmental sciences, life science, urban planning and management, political science, civil engineering, anthropology, economy/business, education administration, real estate, public health, and healthcare.

Program Overview

The primary goal of this certificate program is to ensure that students become grounded in GIS concepts and theory, including organization, management, and visualization of geospatial data, as well as in the acquisition and interpretation of remote datasets.

Program Requirements

A minimum of 13 credits distributed over two required courses and two electives is necessary to complete the GIS certificate. This coursework is typically completed over two years.

Course List

• Required Courses:
  • EENS 3150/6150/EBIO 6150: Intro to GIS (Fall and Summer) - 4 credits
  • EENS 4030/6030: Advanced GIS (Spring and Summer) - 3 credits
• Elective Courses:
  • Select two of the following:
    • EENS 4180/6180: Intro Remote Sensing (Fall)
    • EENS 4380/6380: Remote Sensing for Environmental Analysis (Spring)
    • EENS 4390/6390: Geospatial and Numerical Methods (Fall)
    • EENS 4370: Independent Study in GIS and Remote Sensing
    • Special Topics 1
  • Total Credit Hours: 13

Program Details

Students can use GIS and Remote Sensing in any research topic. Independent study should be approved by the Director of the GIS program and can be taken in Fall, Spring, or Summer. Students cannot exceed 3 credits for special topic courses.

Program String and Field of Study

• SECER_UG, GISG

Additional Information

The Geographic Information Systems Certificate is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of GIS concepts, theory, and applications. The program is offered by the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University.