GIS Certificate Level 1
Issued by
Northeastern State University
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate program provides broad exposure to GIS principles and applications. Badge earners will be well-versed in general GIS theory and will have practical exposure to the following: 1) GIS hardware and software, 2) spatial databases planning/construction, 3) GIS analyses, and 4) data mapping and visualization.
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
- Time Years
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Communicating With Maps
- Critical Thinking
- Data Mapping
- ESRI software
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geospatial Analysis
- Geospatial Databases
- Geospatial Datasets
- Geospatial Information Technology (GIT)
- Geospatial Mapping
- GIS Certificate
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- QGIS software
- Social Sciences
- Spatial Databases
Earning Criteria
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This GIS Certificate requires students to complete the following courses earning a minimum of a 70% in all required competencies. The badge earner will be able to: 1) Apply the principles of geographic information science 2) Formulate requirements and constraints for spatial analysis 3) Complete spatial analysis using selected GIS software packages 4) Design and implement real-world GIS applications 5) Communicate effectively using maps and other graphic presentation formats.
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GEOG 3813 - Geographic Information Systems: Introduction to GIS as a decision-support system using spatially-referenced data. Provides experience with GIS software in environmental and social science applications. Required.
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GEOG 4833 - Advanced GIS: Applied problem-solving using geographic information systems (GIS). Employs advanced spatial analysis capabilities of GIS software with 2D and 3D data. Particular attention is given to transportation networks, terrain surfaces, and marketing data. Required.
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GEOG 4853 - GIS Automation and Programming: Students learn to use GIS scripting languages and other techniques to perform spatial analysis, automate tasks, and develop custom extensions. Required.
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GEOG 4053 - Cartography: Students learn cartographic theories, techniques used to collect and analyze data, and the design and construction of maps, with an emphasis on thematic maps.
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GEOG 4803 - Introduction to Geospatial Technologies: Students learn about global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and remote sensing and how to integrate these technologies into Geographic Information System (GIS) projects.
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GEOG 4873 - GIS Field Applications: Students apply spatial analytical techniques and modeling to geographical problem solving in business, urban planning, natural resource management, and other fields.