Geographic Information Systems Certificate

Advanced spatial analysis through the use of specialized software and the design and development of spatial databases and applications. The course includes GIS data models, project planning, raster-based data manipulation and analysis, three-dimensional (3D) analysis, network analysis, and other advanced topics in spatial analysis.

Methods of creating new applications and improving productivity in GIS through computer programming, culminating in a programming project. Topics include accessing maps and data layers, querying and selecting features, updating databases, and accessing raster and TIN/Terrain layers.

Developing customized computer applications for efficiently processing and managing data is vital to fulfill needs that are not met by existing, off-the-shelf software. Examines Python programming concepts, input and output, logic structures, data structures, and object-oriented programming. Python applications are developed through a series of mini-projects covering a variety of tasks including data extraction from online sources, data manipulation and management in relational database management systems, and graphing and visualization.

Focus on the computational infrastructure needed to gather geospatial and business intelligence. Develop solutions to clarify, streamline, and/or improve processes for the collection, management, and utilization of geospatial data.