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