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Below is a list of courses that make up this certificate. It is recommended that you meet with an academic advisor before registering for classes.
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Geospatial Technologies program provides a solid foundation in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) concepts, not simply GIS software. This program equips students with fundamental GIS abilities that can be applied in a variety of environments where spatial data analysis is required.
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
Field of Interest Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Type Certificate Academic Plan Geospatial Technologies (CER) Academic Plan Code 5135 Total Credits Required 33-45 Effective Term Fall 2020 Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Program is designed for students with varying skills; consult with a program director.
Depending on a student's educational experience, additional coursework may be needed to be eligible for MAT220 or MAT221.
This certificate will help you gain the expertise needed to:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 24-26 | |
| In addition to the required coursework students must consult with a program advisor to select one of the specializations within the Restricted Electives area. | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| GCU102 | Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
| GIS205 | Geographic Information Technologies | 3 |
| GIS211 | Geographic Information Science I | 4 |
| GIS220 | Introduction to ArcPy Scripting | 3 |
| GIS222 | Geographic Information Science II | 3 |
| GPH113 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 4 |
| GCU/GPH298++ | Special Projects (any suffixed course) | 1-3 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 9-19 | |
| Specialization I: Technician | ||
| CIS163AA | Java Programming: Level I | 3 |
| CIS117DM | Microsoft Access: Database Management | 3 |
| GIS223 | Introduction to Digital Image Processing | 3 |
| Specialization II: Analyst/Developer | ||
| CSC110 | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | 3 |
| CIS276DB | SQL Server Database | 3 |
| GIS223 | Introduction to Digital Image Processing | 3 |
| MAT120 | Intermediate Algebra (5) OR | |
| MAT121 | Intermediate Algebra (4) OR | |
| MAT122 | Intermediate Algebra (3) OR | |
| MAT126 | Intermediate Algebra with Review (6) OR | |
| Appropriate District Placement | 0-6 | |
| Related Area: | ||
| GPH212 | Introduction to Meteorology I (4) OR | |
| GPH213 | Climate and Weather (3) OR | |
| GPH267 | Extreme Weather and Climate (3) | 3-4 |
| Specialization III: Transfer Emphasis | ||
| CSC110 | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) | 3 |
| CSC205AB | Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures | 4 |
| Related Area: | ||
| GPH212 | Introduction to Meteorology I (4) OR | |
| GPH213 | Climate and Weather (3) OR | |
| GPH267 | Extreme Weather and Climate (3) | 3-4 |
| MAT220 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR | |
| MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) | 4-5 |
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Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to meet with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out a program and career path that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Major 5135 First Term 2020 Fall Final Term Current Award CCL Total Credits 33-45 CIPS code 45.0701 SOC codes 11-9199.00, 19-3092.00, 25-1064.00 Program Availability MC Last Updated 08/06/2024
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