GIS Courses

You can complete a GIS certificate with just six courses in addition to your major program, or as an independant certification. This can be done in as little as a single sixteen week semester and all courses are available online.

GEO 1700 – Fundamentals of GPS and GIS navigation

This is an introductory course covering the basics of GIS software, using a GPS, and navigational skills. You will learn how to read and understand maps, collect data in the field and gain a solid foundation in GIS technology.

GEO 1800 – Interdisciplinary Introduction to GIS

Hands-on experience with current GIS software and technology can aid in a variety of career fields like engineering, geology, law enforcement, business and many others. This course gives a more in-depth approach to the software and skills used in these various careers and allows you to get more experience through service-learning opportunities.

GEO 1820 – Intermediate Geographic Information Systems

This is a data-driven course that involves data acquisition, creating databases and processing information for spatial analysis. This class gives you the opportunity to create real-world solutions using GIS.

GEO 2845 – Drone Operations and Safety Certification

This course will cover material necessary to pass the FAA Part 107 test to receive a small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) commercial pilot license. It will also overview drone operations and applications.

GEO 2850 – Cartography and Digital Map Making

Learn more about the art and science of creating visually pleasing, yet useful and effective maps using your GIS background from earlier courses.

GEO 2900 – Applied Geographic Information Systems

You choose the focus, you do the research, you interpret the data and you create the final imagery! This course is a semester-long, independent research project using all the of skills acquired in previous GIS courses, and is a perfect way to prepare for a career using this skills you have acquired.