Admission Requirements ACADEMIC — The minimum requirement for entry is completion of a recognized college diploma/associate degree or applied/academic degree from an accredited post secondary institution in a related discipline. Such related disciplines include environmental studies, geology, surveying, geography, forestry, business, law enforcement, municipal planning, wildlife biology, emergency services, health care, surveying, recreation, or another field deemed acceptable by the School Chair. Minimum entry is also possible with equivalent education or work experience such as a background doing research or using the software programs described in 2 below. — 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 — Letter of Intent. — Allapplicants must complete a brief essay 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 essay. selkirk.ca/programs GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS — ADVANCED DIPLOMA 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. 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 anew 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. 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. 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. selkirk.ca/program/adgis CO-OP EDUCATION WORK-STUDY SEQUENCE: Sept-Dec Jan-Apr StudyTerm1l StudyTerm2 Co-op Ed Work Term StudyTerm3 StudyTerm4 Co-op Ed Work Term May-Aug Co-op Ed Study Term 5 Work Term University Bridging For more information please contact: BRENDA SMITH Manager, Co-op Education and Employment Services 301 Frank Beinder Way Castlegar, BC, VLN 4L3 email: Brenda Smith Tel: 250.365.1280 Fax: 250.365.1218 Application Information BEFORE YOU START — 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. 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 geodata models, data management and metadata, cartography, advanced analysis, 3D modeling, batching and scripting, and accessing, importing, and translating data. The lab portion of this course Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2016-17 101