Program Overview

Geographic Information Systems Certificate (Graduate)

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Tulane University offers a graduate 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. Three credits of the certificate hours can be shared with the graduate program. Students may also elect to complete this certificate as a stand-alone program.

Course List

• Required Courses:
  • EENS 6150: Intro to GIS (4 credits)
  • or EBIO 6150: Intro to GIS
  • EENS 6030: Advanced GIS (3 credits)
• Elective Courses:
  • Select two of the following:
    • EENS 6180: Intro Remote Sensing (Fall)
    • EENS 6380: Remote Sensing for Env Anlys (Spring)
    • EENS 6390: Geospatial and Numerical Methods (Fall)
    • EENS 6370: Independent Study in GIS and Remote Sensing
    • Special Topics Course
  • 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_GR, GISG