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Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

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Total Units: 10

Term 1

10 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	GEOG-20: Introduction to GIS	3
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 Study of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) science and its applications to spatial data management. Identification and acquisition of GIS data. Assessment of vector and raster systems, scale, resolution, map projection, coordinate systems, georeferencing and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Spatial analysis and modeling with GIS. Explores how GIS solves spatial problems, such as those in natural resources, earth and life sciences, environmental planning, local government, business, transportation and other fields. (C-ID GEOG 155).
	GEOG-21: GIS Data Capture	3
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 This course covers design and implementation of geographic databases for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data capture and management. Included are essential concepts and practices of relational database management systems, with specific application to GIS. Data is captured using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and mobile GIS methods. GIS digitizing and editing are also covered.
	GEOG-22: Remote Sensing/Spatial Analys	3
Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 85.00 This course covers Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for investigating geographic patterns, relationships and connections. Spatial analysis methods are employed for both raster and vector data. Emphasis is on problem-solving and decision making using GIS. Models and scripts for automating GIS processes are also undertaken. In addition, remote sensing fundamentals as they apply to mapping the Earth's surface will be covered. Image enhancement, classification and quantitative techniques are explored with attention to integration with GIS datasets. Application of remote sensing for land cover change, vegetation classification, and environmental quality are explored.
	GEOG-100: Review for ESRI Certification	1
Unit(s): 1.00 Recommended Prep: GEOG 20, GEOG 21, GEOG 22 or equivalent training Transfer Status: NT Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 51.00 This course is a comprehensive review of the Geographical Information Skills (GIS) and knowledge measured in the ArcGIS Desktop Associate certification exam. Using ESRI's study guide will provide a thorough appraisal of the information needed to be a successful examination candidate. This will include overviews of essential ArcGIS for Desktop tools and workflows to strengthen your skills. The Certification Study Guide will provide step-by-step exercises to reinforce what you've learned, followed by actual exam questions to test your knowledge. Successful completion of this course does not guarantee that you will pass the ESRI ArcGIS Desktop Associate Certification exam. Students should have 2 years of experience using GIS prior to taking the exam.