Cartography and Geographic Information Systems Certificate: 184

Program Requirements

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

• GEOG 101 - Introduction to Geography 3 semester hours
• GEOG 240 - Introduction to Cartography 3 semester hours
• GEOG 250 - Interpretation of Geographic Imagery: Use and Analysis 3 semester hours
• GEOG 251 - Principles of Map Design 3 semester hours
• GEOG 255 - Introduction to Computer Mapping 3 semester hours
• GEOG 260 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 semester hours
• GEOG 270 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems 3 semester hours

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

• Use various mapping software packages.
• Apply their enhanced cartographic skills.
• Use maps as tools.
• Conduct research and be familiar with the various research resources available, i.e., county, city, and federal government; the private sector; and online data.
• Have gained an appreciation of the various job opportunities available through attending trips to various cartographic facilities.
• Integrate other software as appropriate into their mapping projects, e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other graphics packages.
• Use various techniques that improve their cartographic, GIS, and spatial analytic skills.
• Create portfolios and PowerPoint presentations and give presentations that strengthen their communication, interpersonal, and articulation skills.
• Present and explain their work at map design competitions and at poster presentations at conferences.

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