Geomatics (Applied Mapping Sciences) Institutional Certificate

Advisor: Dr. Michael Hernandez 626-8186

Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in all courses used toward the certificate (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable). An overall GPA of 2.75 is required for the six core courses in the Certificate Program.
Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 16 credit hours from the Department of Geosciences, and 6 credit hours from the Department of Computer Science and/or Department of Information Systems & Technologies.

Additional information pertaining to the Geospatial Analysis program and Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Laboratory (RSGISL) may be found at: http://departments.weber.edu/geosciences.

Course Requirements for Institutional Certificate

Geosciences Courses Required (16 credit hours)

Computer Science Courses Required (6 credit hours)

Select at least 6 hours from the following:

CS 1023 - Selected Programming Language (4)
CS 1410 - Object-Oriented Programming (4)
IST 2110 - Software Development I (3)
IST 3210 - Database Design and Implementation (4)
IST 3720 - Software Development II (3)

Additional Information:

Other applicable computer programming or database courses may be considered at the discretion of the Certificate Program Director.

A selected sample of degree programs that will compliment the Geomatics Certificate include Applied Environmental Geosciences, Geology, Computer Science, Information Systems & Technologies, Geography, Archaeology, or a combination of three emphasis areas for a Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) Degree. The Geomatics Certificate provides students with the essential skills necessary for today’s geospatial applications.