Department of Geography

College of Liberal Arts

California State University, Long Beach

Certificate in Cartography and Geographical Information Systems

code GEOGCT01 (1-8040)

Director
Dr. Franklin Gossette

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

Undergraduate Advisor
Dr. Paul Laris

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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