The Certificate of Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to collect, process, and manipulate geospatial data from a variety of sources, create maps, analyze spatial relationships, and make informed decisions using GIS technology. It helps students develop expertise in using GIS software and learn how to use GIS in conjunction with other technologies such as GPS, remote sensing, and web mapping. The program enables students to pursue a wide range of industries, including environmental management, urban planning, public health, natural resource management, and transportation.
Program Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| Total Credit Hours | 19 |
| |
| GEOG 3400 | Environmental Remote Sensing 1 | 3 |
| or SURV 1220 | Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry |
| GEOG 3600 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| or GIS 2800 | Geographic Information Systems |
| GIS 3620 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems 2 | 3 |
| or GEOG 3650 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems |
| GEOG 4100 | Geospatial Field Methods | 3 |
| or SURV 2100 | Mapping From Field to Finish |
| 6 |
| Fundamentals of Programming (3) | |
| Geospatial Data Science (undefined) | |
| GIS Internship (1-3) | |
| Student Research in Geography (1-4) | |
| Geographic Information Systems Application Development (undefined) | |
| Fundamentals of Boundary Law (undefined) | |
| Advanced Photogrammetry (undefined) | |
| Geodesy (undefined) | |
| Fundamentals of Technical Engineering Drawing (3) | |
| |
1 Earth Science majors are encouraged to take courses with GEOG prefix in the Discipline Core Requirements category
2 Surveying and Mapping majors are encouraged to take courses with GIS and SURV prefixes in the Discipline Core Requirements category
Graduation Requirements
- Grade of C- or higher in all courses used to satisfy requirements of the certificate.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
Plan of Study Grid | First Year |
|---|
| Semester 1 |
|---|
GEOG 3600
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
or Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 7 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| GEOG 3400 | Environmental Remote Sensing | 3 |
| GIS 3620 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEOG 4100 | Geospatial Field Methods | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 12 |
| | Total Credit Hours | 19 |
