Certificate Program in Geographic Information Systems
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate is offered by the Department of Geography and Urban Analysis to students with up-to-date theory and technology in spatial analysis (GIS, remote sensing, and spatial statistics). It also provides students a non-degree alternative for acquiring a recognized certification for GIS competency. A total of 32-33 units in the following courses is required for the certificate. Refer to the Undergraduate Study: General Information chapter of this catalog for general regulations governing all certificate programs.
The prerequisites are GEOG 155, 160, and 260.
Lower Division (12 units)
GEOG268 Computer and Internet Applications in Geography (4)
GEOG269 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (4)
GEOG282 Spatial Measurement and Elementary Statistics (4)
Upper Division (20-21 units)
Select 20-21 units from the following:GEOG466 Remote Sensing (4)
GEOG468 Computer Cartography (4)
GEOG469 Spatial Analysis and GIS Modeling (4)
GEOG482 Multivariate Statistics in Geography (4)
GEOG485 Field Geography (5)
GEOG496 *Special Topics (1-4)
GEOG497 *Special Topics (1-4)
* When topic is GIS, remote sensing, or spatial statistics