The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in thegeospatial analysis sector. Students are trained in the practical application of GIS software, importation of GIS data, display,visualization, exploration, query, analysis, and production of maps and reports.
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Our program at Moorpark will train people in the fundamental skills to be a GIS technician. It will be an eight-class sequence that is able to be completed in three semesters. Three of these classes are background classes: CS M01 Introduction to Computer Science,GEOG M01 Physical Geography, and GEOG M02L Physical Geography Lab. The two introductory classes (GIS M01 and GIS M02) will prepare students to understand cartographic techniques, geo spatial data collection, and introduce GIS software. The next three classes (GIS 22, GIS 23, GIS 24) will prepare students for the workplace by giving them the advanced skills required of GIS technicians. This 22-unit sequence is pithy – dense and just long enough to adequately prepare our students for the demands of the industry.
Every modern Geography Department offers a robust set of GIS classes. It is time we joined with our neighboring colleges and met the demands of our students and community.
The Program Student Learning Outcomes are as follows:
· Design and execute a GIS project from data collection through presentation of results. The program assessment would be through Capstone applied research projects.
· Collect, access, and post-process geo spatial data using field techniques and internet research. The program assessment would be through practical exams, in class exercises, and capstone applied research projects.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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Requirements | Dept. Number | Title | Units | Sequence |
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Require Core Complete (Eight Courses) | GEOG M01 GEOG M01L GIS M01 GIS M02 GIS M23 GIS M22 GIS M24 CS M01 | Physical Geography Physical Geography Lab Introduction to Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) GPS (Global Positioning Systems) and Map Analysis Remote Sensing Raster GIS and Spatial Analysis Intermediate GIS Applications Introduction to Computer Science | 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 | Yr. 1, Fall Yr. 1, Fall Yr. 1, Spring Yr. 1, Spring Yr. 2, Fall Yr. 2, Fall Yr. 2, Spring Yr. 1, Spring |
Recommended Optional Courses | BUS M31 CSM10P CS M10R ENGR M04 ENSC M01 GEOL M02 MATH M06 MATH M15 | Introduction to Management Introduction to Computer Programming Using Python Language Machine Learning with R Programming Engineering Design/CAD Environmental Science Physical Geology Trigonometry Introductory Statistics | 3 4 2 3 3 3 3 4 | Yr. 1, Fall Yr. 2, Spring Yr. 2, Spring Yr. 2, Spring Yr. 1, Spring Yr. 1, Fall Yr. 1, Spring Yr. 1, Fall |
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Votes were certified on 05/01/20
John Cascamo · 05/01/20
Vote: Recommend
Robert Cabral · 05/01/20
Vote: Recommend
Margaret Lau · 05/01/20
Vote: Recommend
Alan Price · 05/04/20
Vote: Recommend
Laureano Flores · 05/04/20
Vote: Recommend
Harriett Happel · 06/08/20
Vote: Recommend
Art Sandford · 06/11/20
Vote: Recommend
Debbie Newcomb · 06/24/20
VC’s recommendation is that this program request be revisited/delayed in light of the long established program at Ventura College. GIS programs can be successful, but the market has limits in a region like Ventura County. At this point their moving forward could be detrimental both to both VC and a future MC program. Our GIS faculty and dean recommend the two colleges coordinate and would be happy to work on a joint committee for this purpose.