Geographical Information Systems Certificate
Successful completion of the required courses will prepare the student for entry-level positions from technicians to data analysts and project managers in the diverse field of Geographical Information Systems. From data collections and input to management and analysis, to project completion and information delivery, individuals will develop skills to work at many levels of business, industry, government agencies, and research and development.
Prior to acceptance into the program, the student must have:
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Completed English Composition 1 ENGL-100
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Completed Microcomputer Applications CMPA-103
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Placed at College-level reading
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Placed at College-level math
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| GEOG-201 | WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY | 3 |
| CIVL-270 | GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| STAT-142 | STATISTICS (or) | 3 |
| MATH-132 | TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS 1 | 4 |
| PROG-109 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| ELGEN | GENERAL ELECTIVE (NOTE) | 3 |
| Total: | 15-16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| No. | Course Title | Credits |
| GINF-200 | GIS APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| PROG-317 | DATABASE SYSTEMS | 4 |
| ENGL-202 | TECHNICAL REPORT WRITING | 3 |
| ELGEN | GENERAL ELECTIVE (NOTE) | 3 |
| Total: | 13 | |
NOTE: Students must choose two electives from the following list:
- CIVL-125, Architectural CAD 1
- CIVL-310, Surveying 1*
- MRKT-110, Principles of Marketing
- GINF-330, Advanced Geographical Information Systems
- GINF-397, Geographical Information Systems Internship
*MATH-132 is a prerequisite for CIVL-310
Upon the successful completion of the requirements of this program, a Certificate of Completion in Geographic Information Systems from STCC will be awarded.
| Name | Title | Office | Ext | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Belton | Professor / Dept Chair, Office Information Technology / Interim Chair, Geographical Information Technologies | 02/214A | 4105 | belton |