91制片厂

91制片厂
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Drone Technology

Geographic Information Systems Certificate

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High-growth industry: Geospatial tech 

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  • Stackable to degree: No
  • Potential job outcomes: GIS technician, GIS analyst/programmer, cartographer, remote sensing technician/analyst
  • Format: Online

Learn how to apply geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) tech and methods with this certificate program offered 100% online for ultimate scheduling flexibility.

GIS is an exciting, rapidly changing technology. You can greatly enhance your career opportunities with knowledge of geospatial technology tools, such as GPS, GIS and earth imagery from platforms such as satellites and unmanned aerial systems (drones). 

  • 100% online courses and support services fits your busy life.
  • Hands-on experience in cartographic design, spatial analysis, database design and implementation using geographic computing devices and accessories.
  • Service and internship opportunities. After graduation, you鈥檒l be qualified to seek entry-level employment as an analyst or technician.
  • Choose to work in a variety of industries such as marketing, governmental, planning, health, tech, utilities, academia, emergency and public safety or agriculture.
  • With location intelligence expertise, you can help address today鈥檚 complex problems such as global and local wealth inequities, cultural diversity and demographic change, migration, sustainability etc. 
  • Learn directly from Masters and PhD level faculty with dozens of years of teaching and research experience.
  • Participate in biannual GIS study abroad programs and access "beyond the classroom" learning tools.

Take courses in business software packages, database systems, GIS and mapping principles, applications for GIS and more. All courses are taught by skilled instructors who are extremely knowledgeable in the GIS field.

This certificate program has been designed to be offered in an online format. For more information about online courses at 91制片厂, see the Online Learning website.

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Certificate program requirements

This 18 credit-hour certificate provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related technologies and methodologies in various business and public sector domains as a technician or analyst. This certificate provides course work and hands-on experience in cartographic design, spatial analysis, spatial database design, the fundamentals of remote sensing, as well as the use of geographic computing devices and accessories.

Program Requirements

NumberCourse TitleCredits
Required
GIS 1003
GIS 1013
GIS 1023
GIS 1033
GIS 2003
Electives
Select three credit hours from the following courses:3
CIS 1061
GEG 100
GEG 101
GEG 103
GEG 111
GIS 104
Total Hours18
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Want to learn more about 91制片厂鈥檚 GIS courses and certificate? Contact Program Coordinator Mukila Maitha at mmaitha@harpercollege.edu or 847.925.6521, contact Admissions Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form.