GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Certificate

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A CERTIFICATE IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS):

A student majoring in any discipline may complete a certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) upon satisfactory fulfilling the core and elective requirements.

Note: A grade of C or better is required in all courses required for the certificate.

Core Courses:

GEOG 310 - Introduction to Computer Mapping and GIS Credits: 4
GEOG 315 - GIS Programming and Web Mapping Credits: 3
GEOG 350 - Vector GIS Credits: 3
GEOG 400 - Raster GIS Credits: 3

Certificate Electives:

Complete Option A or Option B.

Option A:

GEOG 325 - Introduction to Remote Sensing Credits: 3

Option B:

ENGR 205 - Introduction to Geomatics and Engineering Surveying Credits: 3
MATH 121 - Pre-Calculus [LAC-MA1] Credits: 4

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE - CREDITS: 16-20

Prior to course registration, students should review all courses for prerequisites, minimum prerequisite grade requirements and minimum class standing.

Note: Students whose placement is CALC 121 or transfer in MATH 121 will have MATH 113 waived. Students whose placement is CALC 221 or transfer in MATH 221 will have MATH 113 and MATH 121 waived. Please email gradcheck@fortlewis.edu for waiver to be processed on the degree audit.

Note: At least 50% of the coursework toward the certificate must be earned at Fort Lewis College.