Certificate in
Geographic Information Systems Technician
 


Upon completion of this certificate program individuals will be familiar with land referencing systems and measurement, and basic operation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) including database development, database queries, spatial analysis and map production. Training is provided in the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology for collection of coordinate data. Program emphasis is on GIS in a land management context.

COURSES                                       HOURS

Fall Semester

CISM 2201 Fundamentals of Computer Applications or. 3
FRSC 1155 Microcomputers in Forest Resources....... 2
FRSC 2235 Forest Surveying & Mapping............... 4
FRSC 2243 Introduction to Geographic Info Systems.. 3

Spring Semester

FRSC 2245 Remote Sensing Technology................ 2
FRSC 2272 Geodatabase Mgmt & Spatial Analysis...... 3
FRSC 2273 Advanced GIS Applications................ 4

TOTAL 18 or 19