— Demonstrated competency in computer hardware
and software technology, including database
management, spreadsheet use, word processing,
computer graphics and presentations is required.
In addition, some proficiency with GIS software
applications is recommended. Demonstrated
competency includes evidence of successful
completion of course work at the 100 or 200 level.
Applicants without GIS software experience may
be required to complete a basic introductory
course prior to program admission.

— Students may be required to complete the
Computer Placement Test for assessment of their
English and Math skills prior to entry into the
program if they have not previously done so at
Selkirk College. This will be the case unless they
meet the stated exemptions outlined in Selkirk
College Policy B3003.0: Pre-Admission Basic
Skills Assessment. International students will be
expected to provide a TOEFL exam score of 550 or
above unless they have equivalent documentation
of English proficiency. (A'"B" or above in English 12
or an LPI score of 4 or above would be examples
of such equivalency.)

— Applicants may be required to complete modules
in mathematics, writing and computer technology
skills if knowledge gaps in one or more of these
areas are identified by the School Chair.

GENERAL

— Academic or Professional Reference. All
applicants must submit two references on the
form provided.

— GIS Reference Form

— All applicants must complete a brief letter of intent
of 500 words or less that states their background
and personal interest in the Advanced Diploma in
GIS. Applicants should highlight experience in GIS
and computer skills in their letter.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS
WITHOUT A FORMAL CREDENTIAL FROM AN
ACCREDITED POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION

— An applicant with reasonable potential for success
on the basis of work experience or other criteria
may be admitted, notwithstanding some deficiency
in prior formal education.

— Applicants with no accredited post-secondary
credential may require academic upgrading. They
are urged to apply for the program at least one
year in advance.

selkirk.ca/programs

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS — ADVANCED DIPLOMA

Application Information

— Please make sure you meet all admission
requirements, including the general admission
requirements for the college and the specific
admission requirements for your chosen program
(these are listed in each program area).

— International Students (students who are
applying to Selkirk College from locations outside
of Canada) should follow the application steps
required by Selkirk International.

Careers

Graduates possess a highly desirable skill set

that makes them immediately employable in a
diverse range of employment sectors. Graduates
may decide to apply their skill set to a previous
occupation or field of study or to complement a
new career direction. GIS graduates will find work
in private sectors, consulting and government
agencies. Graduates will use their training to
analyze geospatial data and build comprehensive
databases to find solutions to challenging questions.
Graduates can expect to work as GIS Analysts, GIS
Applications Specialists, GIS project managers and
Land Managers.

CAREERS INCLUDE

— Business

— Engineering

— Environmental planning

— climate research

— Government

— Health care

— Law enforcement

— Mining and natural resources
— Resource development and land management
— Transportation

Co-op Education

Advanced Diploma In GIS students have the
opportunity to enroll in Co-op Education. This
program consists of four-month work terms that
allow students to access unique experiential
learning. Co-op work terms are administrated as
regular course work with both cost and reporting
requirements. Benefits include maintenance

of full-time student status as well as access to
employment and experience unavailable outside of
the Co-op Program. For more information, contact
the Co-op Education Office at (250) 365-1280.

Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2017-18

selkirk.ca/adgis

Co-op Education is a process of education that
formally integrates student's academic study with
periods of related work experience in cooperating
employer organizations. Selkirk College's Co-op
Education Programs are designed within guidelines
established by the Canadian Association for Co-
operative Education (CAFCE) and in consultation with
federal and provincial government agencies.

CO-OP EDUCATION WORK-STUDY SEQUENCE:

Sept-Dec Jan-Apr May-Aug
StudyTerm1l StudyTerm2 Co-op Ed WorkTerm
StudyTerm3 StudyTerm4 Co-op Ed Work Term
Co-op Ed Study Term 5
WorkTerm University

Bridging

For more information please contact:

BRENDA SMITH

Manager, Co-op Education and Employment Services
301 Frank Beinder Way

Castlegar, BC, V1N 4L3

email: Brenda Smith

Tel: 250.365.1280

Fax: 250.365.1218

Program Courses

GIS 302 - INTRODUCTION TO GIS

GIS 302: Introduction to GIS is an introduction

to GIS theory and application. Emphasis will be
placed on understanding how geospatial features
are represented and captured as data and

how these data can be managed, analyzed and
presented using state-of-the-art GIS tools. Hands-
on expertise will be developed with ESRI’s ArcGIS
desktop software. This material is continued in GIS
303. This course or equivalent credit is required to
continue in the ADGIS program.

Pre-requisites: Admission to ADGIS program.

GIS 303 - GIS ANALYSIS AND AUTOMATION

GIS Analysis and Automation will build upon

the fundamentals of GIS theory by examining
geodatamodels, data management and metadata,
cartography, advanced analysis, 3D modeling,
batching and scripting,and accessing, importing,
and translating data. The lab portion of this course
will focus on the use of ArcGIS andits extensions
for vector and raster analysis, Model Builder for
analysis workflow control, and Python scripting
forautomation.

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of GIS 302 or
equivalent.

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