Geographic Information Systems Graduate Academic Certificate
All required coursework must be completed with a grade of B or better (O-10-b).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 5240 | Hydrologic Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing | 3 |
| or GEOG 5830 | Remote Sensing/GIS Image Analysis | |
| GEOG 5850 | Foundations of GIS | 3 |
| GEOG 5900 | Cartographic Design & Geovisualization | 3 |
| Select 6 credits of electives from the following: | 6 | |
| GIS Skills Development | ||
| Intermediate Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Spatial Analysis and Modeling | ||
| Socioeconomic Applications of GIS | ||
| GIS Programming | ||
| Topics in Geospatial Analysis | ||
| GIS Application in Fire Ecology and Management | ||
Other courses as approved by the department | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Courses to total 15 credits for this certificate
Please see the Graduate Student Handbook for details and program requirements on earning this certificate.
1. Students will develop an understanding of spatial systems through the study of Earth and human processes that interact across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales.
2. Students will develop skills applicable to the collection, integration, analysis, and illustration of data for solving spatial and temporal problems
3. Students will develop skills for communicating fundamental concepts in their field and results from their own work, in both written and oral settings.