Geographic Information Systems — Advanced Diploma

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Course of Studies

SEMESTER 1
Course Name Credit
GIS 302 Introduction to GIS On Campus 3
GIS 303 GIS Analysis and Automation On Campus 3
GIS 310 GIS Data Management On Campus 3
GIS 316 Introduction to CAD for GIS Professionals On Campus 3
GIS 318 Cartography and Geovisualization On Campus 3
GIS 323 Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems On Campus 3
GIS 329 Principles of Programming On Campus 3
GIS 306 Introduction to Remote Sensing On Campus 3

Total 24

SEMESTER 2
Course Name Credit
GIS 321 New Media for GIS On Campus 3
GIS 307 Remote Sensing in Resource Management On Campus 3
GIS 313 Database Systems On Campus 3
GIS 314 Spatial Database Design and Development On Campus 3
GIS 320 GIS Professional Development On Campus 1
GIS 325 Internet Mapping On Campus 3
GIS 331 Advanced Topics in GIS On Campus 3
GIS 390 Applied Research Methods On Campus 1

Total 20

ELECTIVE
Course Name Credit
GIS 491 Technical Project On Campus 3

Program Summary

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a highly
valued workplace asset with industries increasingly
needing GIS experts. With our Advanced Diploma
and Bachelor's Degree programs, we prepare you

to be GIS Analysts, Applications Specialists, Spatial
Data Managers, Project and Land Managers, where
you'll analyze geospatial data, build comprehensives
databases and find solutions to challenging
questions.

BECOME FAMILIAR WITH
— 3D visualization

— Database systems

— GIS multimedia, data management and
programming software

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You'll get essential training and individual attention
and access to our cutting edge Selkirk Geospatial
Research Centre (SGRC), so you’ll excel in the
classroom, labs and wherever you go after school.

data management

programming software

Global Positioning System (GPS) surveying
Internet mapping technologies

Remote sensing

CAREERS INCLUDE

Business

Engineering
Environmental planning
climate research
Government

LENGTH OF STUDY:
One year

ACCREDITATION:
Advanced Diploma

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

— Health care
— Law enforcement

Mining and natural resources
— Resource development and land management

Transportation

This program offers you a 4-month Co-Op Education
experience.

Additional Information

We believe in providing top quality GIS Training
and GIS Education that will prepare you with
essential GIS skills required to succeed in

today's continually changing geo-industry.

We offer powerful, state of the art Geospatial
training, encompassing remote sensing, internet
mapping, database development and management,
customized application programming, global
positioning systems (GPS), 3D visualizations and a
variety of related software applications and data
management techniques including exploration of
open source software and open data.

Our GIS courses are also complimented by our
Geospatial Research Centre (SGRC), providing
students with opportunities to use and understand
GIS in current real-world situations.

We offer two credentials in GIS
— Bachelor Degree
— Advanced Diploma

Our Bachelor Degree in Geographic Information
Systems (BGIS) program is one of two Bachelor
Degrees attainable from Selkirk College. With
unmatched flexibility, students can enter and exit our
BGIS at a variety of points.

For general information contact the School Chair or
for technical information specific to GIS, contact a
GIS Instructor.

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