Natural Resource Management: Geographic Information Systems Certificate

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Student using skills earned at CMC with their Natural Resource Management: Geographic Information Systems Certificate. This certificate is designed for those students wishing to have practical experience and application utilizing geospatial software. Students selecting the GIS certificate will be required to design a study plan; acquire, analyze, and map geospatial data; and present findings. This certificate is designed for individuals seeking GIS proficiency for employment or to build upon a preexisting GIS skill base.

Graduates of the program will receive a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems.

The Geographic Information System certificate is offered at Leadville.

Program Requirements

(19 credits)

GIS 101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3.0 Credits
GIS 110 - Introduction to Cartography 3.0 Credits
GIS 131 - Global Positioning Systems for Geographic Information Systems 3.0 Credits
GIS 212 - Remote Sensing & Digital Image Processing 4.0 Credits
Advised Electives (see list below) 6.0

Advised Electives

(Choose 6 credits from these courses)

GIS 100 - Geographic Information Systems Fundamentals 1.0 Credits
GIS 160 - GIS Guided Field Study 2.0 Credits
GIS 210 - Intermediate GIS 3.0 Credits
GIS 275 - Special Topics 1.0 - 6.0 Credits GPS Field Studies
NRE 242 - Conservation GIS 3.0 Credits

Minimum Hours Required

Minimum Credit Hours Required (19)
Minimum Contact Hours Required (405)

Note:

◆ State Guaranteed Transfer Course

✽ Applies to CMC AA|AS Degree

For more information see Degree & Certificate Descriptions & Requirements .

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