ONTARIO COLLEGE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

Geographic Information Systems

Program #1588X01FWO
1 Year(s)

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Geographic information systems (GIS) technologies are used to acquire, analyze, and present spatial data in an ever-increasing number of disciplines, from archaeology to zoology, in both the private and public sector. This Ontario College Graduate Certificate program is a one-year program of study (three consecutive terms) designed to introduce GIS technologies and concepts to individuals who have previously obtained a degree or diploma in a related field.

Topic areas include GIS, cartography, remote sensing, programming and application customization, database design, and web GIS. The focus in Level 01 is on data acquisition while the following levels focus on spatial analysis, data presentation, interface customization, and project management. Level 03 includes web GIS and an independent GIS project course. While students spend most of their time working on the computer using application software, editing data, or programming, some coursework explores design issues, spatial statistics, and project planning.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:
  • Have an aptitude for computer technology.
  • Are able to analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
  • Have a strong sense for spatial relationships.
  • Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.


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