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2016-2017 College Catalog 
    
2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Technician (221-719-71) Career Studies Certificate


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Purpose: Geographic Information Systems uses computer technology for collecting, analyzing and displaying geographic data. It includes the fields of spatial analysis, remote sensing, global positioning systems, and cartography (map-making). This technology can enable a company to evaluate and locate the best place to build a cellular telephone tower; a medical company to track colorectal cancer screening rates to determine how best to construct an intervention plan to increase screenings; a city to determine the best location for a hospital in accordance with population.

Educational or Occupational Objectives: This program will prepare the individual for employment as Geographic Information Systems Technician, which according to O*Net Online is a green occupation with a bright outlook. Incoming freshmen in the Information Technology (AS) or the Information Systems Technology (AAS) degree programs can use the courses in this career studies certificate as their elective courses, graduating with both the AS or AAS and the career studies certificate. Students who already hold a degree can use this certificate program to upgrade their skills or gain new skills to seek employment in this or a related field.

Program Recommendation: The program requires a strong background in microcomputer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet and World Wide Web literacy.

♦ Course requires pre/co-requisites.

Total Minimum Credits 18


*IT courses must be taken within the last five years to apply to graduation.
1Take ITD 130  either before or with GIS 200 .

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