GIScience Certificate

Department of Geography College of Liberal Arts 1250 Bellflower Boulevard California State University Long Beach, CA 90840-1101 USA

Certificate in Geographic Information Science

code GEOGCT01 (1-8040)

Director
Dr. Franklin Gossette

Associate Directors
Dr. Judith Tyner (retired)
Dr. Christopher T. Lee
Dr. Suzanne P. Wechsler

Undergraduate Advisors
Dr. Paul Laris
Dr. Deborah Thien

This program offers specialized training in a variety of theoretical and applied cartographic techniques. The program is designed to provide experience in quantitative spatial analysis through GIS, working with remotely sensed imagery and field-derived data, and effective communication through maps. The certificate serves as a supplement to standard degree programs. It provides essential training for those seeking careers in the geospatial technologies in both the public and private sector.

Requirements

1. A bachelor's degree, which may be earned concurrently.
2. Consultation with the director of the program and the undergraduate advisor.
3. 30 units distributed as follows:

   A. CORE REQUIREMENTS (15 units)

   Geography 380 (Map Interpretation and Analysis)

   Geography 482 (Map Design for Presentation and GIS)

   Geography 473 (Remote Sensing)

   Geography 485/585 (Principles of Geographical Information Science)

   B. SPECIALIZATION (12 units selected from the following with the approval of the Director and Undergraduate Advisor):

   Geography 400 (Geographical Analysis)

   Geography 484 (Advanced Concepts in Presentation Cartography)

   Geography 474 (Digital Image Processing)

   Geography 475/575 (Geographical Applications in Remote Sensing)

   Geography 487A/587A (Applications of GIS: Environment and Natural Resources)

   Geography 487B/587B (Applications of GIS: Urban and Economic)

   Geography 488/588 (Advanced Topics in Geographical Information Science)

   Geography 680 (Seminar in Geospatial Science)

   Geography 494 (Special Topics)

   Geography 497 (Directed Studies)

   Geography 697 (Directed Research)

   C. ELECTIVE (3-4 units)

   Any course chosen from the Specialization courses listed above OR

   One of the following, chosen with the approval of the Director and Undergraduate Advisor:

   Geography 381 (Maps and Civilization)

   Geography 481 (Geographic Information Science for Natural Sciences)

   Geography 492 (Internship in Applied Geography)

   A course in databases

   A course in graphic design

   A course in surveying and mapping

   

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