The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate at USD offers comprehensive training in storing, analyzing, visualizing, manipulating, accessing and communicating spatial and temporal data connected to physical locations, with wide-ranging applications in various fields, including the natural and social sciences, government agencies, and business intelligence.
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate at USD equips students with the necessary tools and expertise to store, analyze, visualize, manipulate, access and communicate spatial and temporal data.
Students will work with the program director to complete the required courses for the certificate.
17-20 units
Certificate
- Certificate
- Learning Outcomes
The GIS Certificate
Fundamental Competency (6-7 units) | ||
EOSC 114 | The Power of Maps | 3 |
EOSC 314 | Introduction to GIS | 3-4 |
or ARCH 360 | Introduction to Spatial Data Analysis and GIS | |
or ECON 376 | GIS Applications in Business | |
Applications of GIS across the Curriculum (3-4 units); one of the following: | 3-4 | |
EOSC 473 | Climatology | |
EOSC 487 | Surface Water Hydrology | |
EOSC 488 | Geomorphology | |
EOSC/GENG 383 | Cities and Urban Design using GIS | |
Advanced Courses (7-8 units) | ||
EOSC 415 | Advanced GIS | 4 |
EOSC 420 | Introduction to Remote Sensing | 3-4 |
or EOSC 422 | Topics in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | |
Capstone (1 unit) | ||
EOSC 491 | GIS Capstone | 1 |
Total Units | 17-20 | |
Additional courses may be used to satisfy the Applications of GIS across the Curriculum requirement, depending on the topic. Examples include ARCH 302 and EOSC 494. Consult the Program Director for information about these courses.
No more than 50% of the units used to satisfy the requirements for a certificate program may also be used to fulfill requirements for an academic major or minor.