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GIS Certification versus Certificate Programs
There is a lot of confusion about getting a GIS Certificate from a college like A-B Tech and being certified in GIS through an organization like the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI). The article below from the GIS Lounge does a good job of describing the differences.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Favorite Asheville Places
This map shows favorite places in Asheville. By me, my students and the collaborative mapping tools in Google MyMaps.
View GIS 222 Asheville's Best ... in a larger map
View GIS 222 Asheville's Best ... in a larger map
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
GIS Certificates offered at A-B Tech
We offer 2 GIS certificates in the Business Computer Technologies Department. Shoot me an email or give a call to learn more about them. pkennedy at abtech.edu.
Geospatial Technology Certificate: Spatial Databases
The Geospatial Technology Certificate: Spatial Databases provides a curriculum based on a solid foundation in GIS concepts. Students enrolled in this Geospatial Technology Certificate will learn the different forms of spatial data and their essential properties; ways spatial data can be used to investigate complex problems; principles, and methods for collecting spatial data; designing, creating and manipulating GIS databases and operating GPS technology.
This certificate is designed for students who have experience with computers and want to improve geospatial database skills. If a student does not have the prior proficiency other coursework might be required to meet course pre-requisites.
Successful applicants for the certificate must have earned a high school diploma or GED and completed all courses listed below with at least a grade of C.
DBA 110 Database Concepts (CIS 110 is a prerequisite for DBA 110)
GIS 111 Introduction to GIS
GIS 215 GIS Data Models
GIS 232 Spatial Databases
Geospatial Technology Certificate: Geospatial Analysis and Visualization
The Geospatial Technology Certificate: Geospatial Analysis and Visualization provides a curriculum based on a solid foundation in GIS concepts. Students enrolled in Geospatial Technology Certificate will learn different methods of delivery of geographic information; principles of map design and effective cartographic communication; and delivery of geographic information through the World Wide Web.
This certificate is designed for students who have experience with computers and want to improve geospatial database skills. If a student does not have the prior proficiency other coursework might be required to meet course pre-requisites.
Successful applicants for the certificate must have earned a high school diploma or GED and completed all courses listed below with at least a grade of C.
CIS 115 Intro to Programming and Logic
WEB 115 Web Markup and Scripting
GIS 111 Introduction to GIS
GIS 121 Georeferencing and Mapping
GIS 222 Internet Mapping
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