Geographical Information Systems (CCC)
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: STEM
Program Code: GICC
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 45.0702
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 0545070213
This certificate is part of the A.S. Computer Information Technology degree.
This certificate program is designed to prepare students to acquire understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including concepts of spatial variables, scale, map projection, and map coordinate systems. Topics include displaying, managing, querying, symbolizing, and creating geospatial data. Students will learn the skills required to work on and/or build advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/ Remote Sensing (RS) projects.
Students currently employed in the GIS field can supplement and upgrade their skills through a variety of offerings in this Geographic Information Systems certificate that include courses that employ the latest in GIS methods and techniques. Some credits earned in this certificate also apply to the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Computer Information Technology.
Refer to the College Credit Certificate overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements.
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Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| ETDC 2320 | AutoCAD Fundamentals | 4 |
| ETDC 2540 | Civil Drafting | 4 |
| GIS 2040 | Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS 2047 | Applications of GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GIS 2060 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GRAC 2150 | Raster Graphics | 3 |
| GIS 2948 | Service-Learning Field Studies 1 | 1 |
| or SOW 1051 | Human Service Experience 1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ETDC 2320 | AutoCAD Fundamentals | 4 |
| GIS 2040 | Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| ETDC 2540 | Civil Drafting | 4 |
| GRAC 2150 | Raster Graphics | 3 |
| GIS 2047 | Applications of GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GIS 2060 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GIS 2948 | Service-Learning Field Studies 1 | 1 |
| or SOW 1051 | Human Service Experience 1 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency using tools, instruments and testing devices
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Analyze the history of remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Select data for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) maps
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Explain coordinate system, projections scale, and multi-spectral imagery
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems